Attractions

Taliaris, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, SA19 6DL, Tel: 01588 650177, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/aberdeunant/

A traditional Carmarthenshire farmhouse in an unspoilt setting and providing a rare insight into an aspect of agricultural life that has all but disappeared.

Castle Street, Caerphilly, Mid Glamorgan, CF83 1JD, Tel: 02920 883143, Email, cadw.wales.gov.uk/daysout/caerphilly-castle/?lang=en

This fortress sprawls over a huge area making it the largest moated medieval castle in Wales. Full size working replicas of medieval siege engines. Superb medieval military architecture. Famous leaning tower. On-site exhibitions. Audio tour

Tefi Warf, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 3AA, Tel: 01239 612133, Email, www.cardiganbayactive.co.uk

Cardigan Bay Active are a new company set up in the spring of 2011 to bring you closer to the best that Ceredigion and North Pembrokeshire have to offer.

Tir y Castell Farm, Trapp, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, UK, Tel: 01558 822291, Email, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

There are few castles in Wales - or Europe for that matter - which can boast a more spectacular location than Carreg Cennen. Its ruins crown a precipitous crag in a remote corner of the Brecon Beacons National Park.

Cilgerran, Cardigan, SA43 2SF, Tel: 01443 336000, Email, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Picturesque remains that include a pair of highly defensible round towers dating to the first half of the thirteenth century. Earlier Norman origins.

Brecon Road, Penycae, Swansea, SA9 1GL, Tel: 01639 731167, Email, www.craigynoscastle.com/visitorinfo.htm

The Castle overlooks Craig-y-Nos Country Park, in the Brecon Beacons National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Steeped in history, the castle was once home of the famous opera singer Adelina Patti.

Cilgraig, Gilfachreda, Nr New Quay, SA45 9SP, Tel: 01545 560032, Email, www.dolphinsurveyboattrips.co.uk

Join us as we survey the Bottlenose Dolphins of Cardigan Bay. Research funded by the paying public. Enjoy the seals, birds, dolphins and porpoise that visit this beautiful coastline of West Wales.

South West Wales, SA43 2RH, Tel: 01600 750463, Email, www.dragontrails.com

A chance to explore the spectacular scenery, wildlife and ancient history of the Pembrokeshire Coast, Preseli Hills and Teifi Valley from the comfort of an idyllic country house.

Cwmtaf, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2HU, Tel: 01685 722481, Email, www.forestry.gov.uk/garwnant

Garwnant Visitor Centre is the Southern gateway to the Brecon Beacons National Park. Facilities include restaurant, education/conference facilities, information centre, chilldrens play area, forest walks and mini-MTB mountain bike trails

Kington, Herefordshire, HR5 3EG, Tel: 01544 230160, Email, www.hergest.co.uk

From Spring bulbs to Autumn colour a garden for all seasons. 59 champion trees. National collections of birches, maples and zelkovas.

Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, SA17 5BQ, Tel: 01554 890104, Email, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

We all get our moments. But if you want a truly medieval moment, catch a glimpse of Kidwelly shrouded in early morning mist. Spine-tingling stuff. So complete and well-preserved it’s a match for any of the great castles of Wales.

Raglan, Monmouthshire, NP15 2BT, Tel: 01291 690228, Email, cadw.wales.gov.uk/daysout/raglancastle/?lang=en

Remains of impressive fifteenth-century castle built by Sir William ap Thomas and his son William Herbert, remodelled by William Somerset, third earl of Worcester, 1549-89. Finest late Medieval fortress in Britain. On-site exhibitions.

Main Square, Tregaron, Ceredigion, SY25 6LJ, Tel: 01974 298415, Email, www.rhiannon.co.uk

The widest choice of Welsh and Celtic products in the world - including Rhiannon Welsh Gold and Rhiannon Celtic Jewellery.

Promenade, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9AY, Tel: 01874 622995, Email, www.breconboathouse.com

Riverside location - coffee shop with views overlooking the river - hire of peddalos & rowing boats - kiddies rides & amusement arcade

Tintern, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6SE, Tel: 01291 689251, Email, cadw.wales.gov.uk/daysout/tinternabbey/?lang=en

Cistercian abbey, founded in 1131 in the beautiful Wye valley. Remarkably complete abbey church rebuilt in the later thirteenth and early fourteenth centuries, with extensive remains of cloister and associated monastic buildings.

Tretower, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1RD, Tel: 01874 730279, Email, cadw.wales.gov.uk/daysout/tretowercourtandcastle/?lang=en

Restored courtyard house with origins in the fourteenth century. Rebuilt by Sir Roger Vaughan in the fifteenth century. Recreated fifteenth-century garden. Beautiful tranquil setting.

Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2AD, Tel: 01568 770755, Email, www.wheelywonderfulcycling.co.uk

Award winning cycling holidays, walking holidays & cycle hire centre (cycling and mountain biking).

Llantilio Crosenny, Nr Abergavenny, NP7 8UD, Tel: 01443 336000, Email, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Imposing moated remains of twelfth-century castle, probably the work of Henry II. Substantially remodelled in the second half of the thirteenth century. The castle was held in common with Grosmont and Skenfrith.

Elba Crescent, Crymlyn Burrows, Swansea, SA1 8QQ, Tel: 01792 458864, Email, www.1940sswanseabay.co.uk

Discover for yourself what life was like for civilians on the Home Front during WWII. Experience the sights and sounds of an air raid. See how people lived at that time and find out what you could eat with a weeks rations!

3-6 St Marys Street, Cardiff, CF10 1AT, Tel: 02920 667996, Email, www.411cardiff.com

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Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 6SE, Tel: 01291 689346, Email, www.abbeymill.com

Set amidst breathtaking scenery and situated on the banks of the River Wye in the original mill site of Tintern Abbey, founded in 1131, Abbey Mill offers a relaxed setting for your enjoyment.

Ceredigion, UK, Tel: 01545 570602, Email, www.tourism.ceredigion.gov.uk/saesneg/aberaeron.htm

Aberaeron is a pretty seaside town on the Ceredigion coast. It was planned and built on a grand design by the Rev. Alban Thomas Jones.

Aberavon, Neath Port Talbot, SA13 1PJ, Tel: 01639 636674, www.visitnpt.co.uk/default.aspx?page=6248

Aberavon Beach has something for everyone. Families need look no further for things to do on one of Wales’ longest sandy beaches, which boasts an Aquasplash playground, Children’s Play areas and grassed open areas.

Aberdulais, Neath, SA10 8EU, Tel: 01639 636674, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-aberdulaisfalls

The National Trust property at Aberdulais Falls has one of the most famous waterfalls in South Wales, a small compact easy access site for all, situated in the village of Aberdulais adjacent to the Dulais Rock pub.

Abereiddy, Pembrokeshire, UK, Tel: 01437 720392, www.visitpembrokeshire.com

Popular for activities such as coasteering with an instructor and famous for the "Blue Lagoon", a small breached quarry north of the beach. Look out for strong currents.

Monmouthshire, NP7 5HD, www.visitmidwales.co.uk

Abergavenny is the traditional gateway to South Wales and, to the Brecon Beacons National Park. The old market town is surrounded by beautiful border countryside and home to best food festival in Britain.