Road Trips in Wales

Cardiff is the capital of Wales. It is a large, modern city with a compact centre that lends itself to wandering on foot. Visit Cardiff Castle - the largest and most famous of a number of castles in Cardiff - and the Cardiff museum. Explore the Victorian shopping arcades on your way down to Cardiff Bay. Enjoy the many sporting facilities, including Cardiff International White Water and the Principality Stadium.

Mount Snowdon provides the outdoor enthusiast with a challenge, but it can be summited by the less energetic too, using the Mount Snowdon Railway train. The peak offers a view all the way across to Ireland. The park boasts more than 100 lakes and countless trails. Those not keen on walking can drive to this beautifully scenic area, often along ancient, narrow winding roads.

This West Wales town is a cultural hub. It is home to the National Library of Wales, and to the secret hiding place for valuable art works that had to be secreted away during World War II. You can enjoy a magnificent view of the coastline by taking the Electric Cliff train to the town's highest point, or strolling along the seaside promenade.

This unique village was built to replicate Italian design, so it looks very different from most Welsh towns. The streets are narrow and quaint, providing a very pleasant walk through this quiet, fascinating seaside location. Portmeirion is well-known for its magnificent pottery, so you'll definitely have a memento to take home with you.

This historic area has buildings and small villages dating back to the 13th century, including a pagan church in Tresaith! At this coastline, you can veer off the main roads and travel back in time along narrow paths. Low tide along the coast reveals the remnants of a prehistoric forest.