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Wales’ outstanding natural landscapes are alive with world-leading adventure and a distinctive, contemporary culture. Colourful communities offer unique places to stay, and a feast of local food and drink.

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Epic surroundings.

Discover award winning pubs, spectacular roads and plenty of space for adventure.

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A taste for adventure

With such a variety of landscapes to choose from, find your adventure in the great Welsh outdoors.

Putting on a show

There’s nothing we like better in Wales than a live performance. Discover more about Welsh festivals and events.

Richard Parks: preparing for adventure

Adventurer Richard Parks on the challenges he faces and his drive to succeed.

• Personalities

Steelhouse: a steward's welcome

Go backstage at Steelhouse Festival as volunteer Sarah Price welcomes visitors from around the world to the event in her home town of Ebbw Vale.

Exploring the country on two wheels

Blessed with a challenging natural landscape, Wales boasts top-class trails and bike parks galore.

Dyfi's wild Welsh botanicals

Discover The Great British Food Awards top rated craft gin, tucked away in beautiful Dyfi Valley.

• Welsh Produce

Take me there

You can get to Wales by train, plane, car or even by boat.

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• Transport & Travel

Why rugby unites our nation

Journalist Carolyn Hitt explores how Welsh rugby is linked to Welsh identity and values.

• The Big Story

Castle country

Wales has castles, castles, everywhere!

Cities in Wales

Find out more about what cities Wales have to offer: Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Bangor, St Davids, St Asaph and Wrexham.

• Towns & Cities

Celebrated dates in the Welsh calendar

There's a lot going on in Wales, no matter the time of year. Here are a few very Welsh dates for your calendar.

Cardigan's bay of plenty

Mandy Walters of Cardigan Bay Fish has the perfect family recipe. Seafood doesn’t get any fresher, or better, than this.

Sporting success brings us together

Learn about Wales' sporting success and discover what makes Welsh sport so special to endurance athlete and broadcaster Lowri Morgan.

Protected produce

From Gower Salt Marsh Lamb to Conwy Mussels, there are some flavours that are intrinsically Welsh.

How Wales made me the most successful female sailor in Olympic history

Olympic gold medallist Hannah Mills talks about her early sailing experiences in Wales.

The vision behind the sound

Learn about how a golden age in Welsh music moulded BBC Radio 1's Huw Stephens and why he aspires to keep that culture alive.

Two Michelin stars are just for starters

Discover one of the UK's top rated and Michelin star restaurants, where Gareth Ward champions all the best locally grown produce.

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WELCOME TO CARDIFF

We are looking forward to seeing you in the Welsh capital – spend time exploring our city and immerse yourself in the culture, enjoy the range of entertainment happening or take time to unwind in one of our scenic natural beauty spots.

The city is bustling with exciting new events and attractions suitable for all ages and budgets. Discover everything to see & do , from touring a gothic fantasy castle to zipping around a rafting course at an exhilarating speed at Cardiff International White Water.

Why not make a city break of it and rest your head in one of our incredible spa hotels , or bunk up in a budget-friendly hostel. Feast on delicious dishes in our many independent eateries , or munch on some old favourites at the big name restaurants we all know and love.

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A short stay in Cardiff is around a third cheaper than some UK capitals, according to the Post Office's 2024 barometer.

WHAT'S ON IN CARDIFF?

18 Jun 2024 Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour

18 Jun 2024 Taylor Swift Terrace Party at The Botanist Cardiff

19 Jun 2024 Nothing But Thieves

20 Jun - 27 Jul 2024 Everyman | Cardiff Open Air Theatre

20 Jun 2024 Crowded House

21 Jun 2024 BBC NOW | Gergely Madaras Conducts...

21 Jun - 22 Jun 2024 Cardiff Cabaret Club | Come As You Are!

22 Jun - 23 Jun 2024 Pride Cymru

23 Jun 2024 What's Love Got To Do With It?

24 Jun 2024 Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets

25 Jun 2024 Foo Fighters | Everything or Nothing At All Tour

25 Jun 2024 Foo Fighters Terrace Party at The Botanist Cardiff

25 Jun 2024 Lea Salonga | Stage, Screen & Everything In Between

26 Jun 2024 Paul Heaton

26 Jun 2024 RWCMD Music Courses Open Day

27 Jun - 30 Jun 2024 Madagascar - The Musical

27 Jun 2024 A Terrible Show for Terrible People

27 Jun 2024 Cardiff and Vale College Open Evening

29 Jun 2024 Eric Prydz

02 Jul 2024 Avril Lavigne

03 Jul 2024 The National

05 Jul - 07 Jul 2024 Cardiff Food and Drink Festival 2024

05 Jul 2024 Manic Street Preachers & Suede

05 Jul 2024 Cardiff University Undergraduate Open Day

06 jul 2024 manic street preachers & suede, 06 jul 2024 cardiff university undergraduate open day.

07 Jul 2024 JLS

10 Jul 2024 Rick Astley

11 Jul 2024 Dragwyl | Part of Tafwyl Ffrinj

11 Jul 2024 WNO Orchestra | Crossing Borders

12 Jul 2024 IDLES

13 Jul 2024 Smut Slam: Splish Splash

17 Jul 2024 Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds

18 Jul 2024 Madness

19 Jul 2024 Catfish and the Bottlemen

20 Jul 2024 A Night at the Musicals

20 jul 2024 catfish and the bottlemen.

21 Jul 2024 Miriam Margolyes | Oh Miriam! Live

23 Jul - 27 Jul 2024 The Wizard of Oz

26 Jul 2024 Tom Grennan

27 Jul 2024 DEPOT in the Castle 2024 | Anne-Marie

27 Jul - 08 Sep 2024 Invisible Ocean

28 Jul 2024 The Hundred Cricket | Welsh Fire v Oval Invincibles

28 Jul 2024 BBC NOW | The Island of Never Too Late

29 Jul - 03 Aug 2024 Hairspray

05 Aug 2024 The Hundred Cricket | Welsh Fire v Southern Brave

06 Aug - 07 Aug 2024 The Stars of Tomorrow

08 Aug 2024 The Hundred Cricket | Welsh Fire v Northern Superchargers

08 Aug 2024 Re-Take That

09 Aug 2024 Billy Joel

09 Aug 2024 Fleetwood Mac's Rumours with the Transatlantic Ensemble

10 Aug 2024 The Hundred Cricket | Welsh Fire v Birmingham Phoenix

10 Aug 2024 Kiri Pritchard McLean | Peacock

11 Aug 2024 Lost in Music | One Night at the Disco

13 Aug - 17 Aug 2024 Heathers The Musical

20 Aug - 24 Aug 2024 Blood Brothers

21 Aug 2024 The Bay Series | McFly

22 Aug 2024 The Bay Series | New Order

24 Aug 2024 The Bay Series | Becky Hill

25 Aug 2024 The Bay Series | Tiësto

27 Aug - 31 Aug 2024 Here You Come Again

01 Sep 2024 CDF 10K

02 Sep - 07 Sep 2024 Grease The Musical

13 Sep 2024 Cricket | England v Australia

27 Sep 2024 Cardiff Music City Festival | Leftfield & Orbital

27 Sep - 20 Oct 2024 Cardiff Music City Festival

01 Oct - 03 Nov 2024 Colored: The Unsung Life of Claudette Colvin

02 Oct 2024 Alabaster DePlume

05 Oct - 05 Nov 2024 Principality Cardiff Half Junior

06 Oct 2024 Principality Cardiff Half Marathon

06 Oct 2024 Carrie Hope Fletcher | Love Letters

08 Oct - 13 Oct 2024 Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival 2024

09 Oct - 13 Oct 2024 Cardiff Music City Festival | Llais 2024

15 Oct 2024 Everybody Dance

17 Oct - 19 Oct 2024 Cardiff Music City Festival | Sŵn 2024

19 Oct 2024 Max Boyce

20 Oct 2024 Dick and Angel: Forever Home

24 Oct - 23 Nov 2024 Wicked

30 Oct - 09 Nov 2024 PONTYPOOL

10 Nov 2024 Autumn Nation Series Rugby | Wales v Fiji

17 Nov 2024 Autumn Nation Series Rugby | Wales v Australia

23 Nov 2024 Autumn Nation Series Rugby | Wales v South Africa

26 Nov - 25 Jan 2025 Hamilton

06 Feb - 08 Feb 2025 Opera | The Marriage of Figaro

09 Feb 2025 The Best of Frankie Valli with Peter Andre

11 Feb - 15 Feb 2025 The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe

16 Feb 2025 Neighbours – The 40th Anniversary Tour

18 Feb - 22 Feb 2025 An Inspector Calls

02 Mar 2025 James Martin LIVE

11 Mar - 15 Mar 2025 Calamity Jane

18 Mar - 22 Mar 2025 Kinky Boots

05 Apr - 11 Apr 2025 Opera | Peter Grimes

15 Apr - 19 Apr 2025 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

27 Apr 2025 Giovanni | The Last Dance

29 Apr - 03 May 2025 Dear Evan Hansen

05 May - 10 May 2025 Chicago

12 May - 17 May 2025 Only Fools and Horses: The Hit Musical

16 Jun - 28 Jun 2025 & Juliet

10 Feb - 28 Feb 2026 TINA – The Tina Turner Musical

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Welcome to Crickhowell

Croeso i crughywel.

Crickhowell is a picturesque town nestling in the beautiful Usk Valley and lying to the south of the Black Mountains, the eastern range of the  The Brecon Beacons National Park, Bannau Brycheiniog . The town and its surrounding villages have attractions that are enticements for all visitors to this wonderful corner of Wales.

Mae Crughywel yn dref fach bert sy’n nythu yn nyffryn yr afon Wysg, ger y Mynyddoedd Du ac ar ffin ddwyreiniol Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog. Mae ‘na rywbeth i ddenu pawb o bob oed, o bob galwad ac o bob diddordeb yn y dref ac yn ei chyffuniau.

Coming up in Crickhowell...

Crickhowell town council meeting.

Full meeting of the town council at the CRiC conference room, Beaufort Street, Crickhowell

www.crickhowelltowncouncil.org.uk/contact

Crickhowell U3A

Monthly meeting held in Clarence Hall. Coffee from10am.

Hearing Aid Clinic

Free Hearing Aid Clinic, in CRiC 2.30pm - 4.30pm

CRiC's AGM

All welcome to The Annual General Meeting of Crickhowell Resource & Information Centre

CRiC Conference Room, Beaufort Street, NP8 1BN

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Stay in crickhowell..., the tower, glanusk.

The iconic Tower, originally built as a folly, has been renovated to provide a stunning self-catering holiday hideaway

Cwm House apartment, Llangynidr

A unique, romantic and luxurious accommodation for two this unique haven is an idyllic blend of old character alongside modern luxury nestled in the stunning Cwmcrawnon valley.

Pant Llwyd Farm

16th century longhouse accommodation

Little Barn, Govilon

Private detached stone barn on a former dairy farm renovated to a high standard for 2 people. Rural location but only 3 miles from Abergavenny

How to get here...

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Every year, Eryri National Park’s astonishing landscapes attract millions of visitors. The National Park is home to Wales’ highest peak and Wales’ largest natural lake—two of Eryri’s most popular attractions.

The popularity of some of areas of the National Park means that advance planning and research is essential to your visit.

North Wales

The epic landscapes of North Wales are alive with action, and a rich, distinctive culture. Find World Heritage, one of Europe’s oldest living languages, and the UK’s best adventure. Within the region of North Wales you'll find Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Wrexham and Ynys Môn (the Isle of Anglesey).

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Unmissable experiences along the north wales way.

Discover epic castles, high speed RIB rides, huge mountain views and spectacular theatrics.

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Adrenaline-pumping adventure in North Wales

Enjoy a two day mountain biking and zip-lining adventure in Blaenau Ffestiniog.

Bus and train adventures on the Wales Coast Path

Vivienne Crow explores stretches of the Wales Coast Path around Cardigan Bay on foot, bus and train.

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Get active in Eryri (Snowdonia)!

Try something new or enjoy your favourite activity in the amazing setting of Eryri (Snowdonia).

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Be surprised by bustling Llangollen

Be surprised by what this small riverside town has to offer the inquisitive traveller.

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Spotlight on Portmeirion

Discover Portmeirion - a much-loved private village with dreamy Italianate architecture and lovely views.

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Island dreams: ten of our Anglesey favourites

For a small island, Anglesey packs in a heck of a lot. Here are ten favourites to get you started.

Let North East Wales inspire your next adventure!

Adventure, culture, history and food – are you ready to start exploring?

Walking, exploring and enjoying the Llŷn Peninsula

Dylan Jones, from Shoot From The Trip, shares his favourite Llŷn Peninsula spots.

Discover the inclusive attractions of North Wales

Explore North Wales' best accessible holiday attractions, from heritage sites to the great outdoors.

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Explore accessible places to stay in North Wales

A great range of welcoming, accessible accommodation in North Wales.

Activities and attractions

Six quirky things we learned on the water at plas menai.

Jeremy Head and his family spend an exciting day at the Plas Menai National Outdoor Centre.

Family-friendly cafés and walks in North Wales

Gwen Saunders Collins shares her favourite family-friendly walks in North Wales.

The best of Bethesda, by 9Bach’s Lisa Jên Brown

Singer, songwriter and actress Lisa Jên Brown shares why her hometown, Bethesda, is so special.

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Husky dog sled adventures in North Wales

Experience the exhilarating thrill of a husky sled dog ride or husky hike in North Wales.

Enjoy North Wales' west coast by train

Experience the highlights of The Coastal Way along the incredibly scenic Cambrian Coast Railway.

A fun family break in and around Barmouth

Find out why the Gwynedd coast is the perfect place for a memorable family break.

Llandudno  & Colwyn Bay

Exploring coastlines, castles and communities near criccieth.

Criccieth is the perfect base for exploring the ancient ruins and pristine beaches of the Llŷn Peninsula.

A local's guide to exploring Tywyn

Author Manon Steffan Ros shares her favourite places to eat and visit around Tywyn and Bro Dysynni.

Exploring the North Wales coast by train

Our handy guide to exploring the wonders of the North Wales coast and Anglesey by train.

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Enjoy a trip to the North Wales coast

Llandudno and Colwyn Bay are the perfect places for exploring beaches, nature, castles and more!

Deganwy mixes the modern with Victorian restoration

A mix of modern and historical, Deganwy sits on the shores of the Conwy Estuary. Discover things to do in this lovely area.

Explore Llandudno - follow the White Rabbit!

Follow the Alice in Wonderland Trails around Llandudno to see the places that inspired Lewis Carroll.

Seaside holidays on the North Wales coast

Planning a beach holiday? Check out these brilliant North Wales seaside spots.

Imagine flying 500ft up at 100 mph...

Take on the world’s fastest zip line - check out the Zip World sites in stunning Eryri.

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Croeso, bienvenue, willkommen, benvenuto, welcome.

Bala is an historic market town in the Snowdonia National Park, Wales.  It is surrounded by the rural region of Penllyn which has a strong and vibrant Welsh identity and culture. It is a wild area of high mountains, deep valleys, forests, fast flowing rivers, waterfalls, and many lakes and reservoirs.

Penllyn’s main mountain ranges - Aran, Arenig and Berwyn – rival those of other parts of Snowdonia but are not as crowded, enabling you to enjoy a wild and serene experience. Hundreds of miles of footpaths and bridleways give access to remote and spectacular places.

The area is alive with rivers, tumbling off the mountains to create great bodies of water.  The Tryweryn and Dee flow either side of Bala, creating Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake) – Wales’ largest natural lake. Whether it’s sailing, canoeing, wild swimming or trout fishing you’ll find a place here.

For road cyclists there are many epic tarmac rides to be had over high mountain passes, including Bwlch y Groes (1,800ft/545m). For mountain bikers there is challenging riding straight out of the door, but you are also within an easy drive of some of the world’s best mountain bike trail centres and downhill courses – all of which can be ridden year round. For anyone with a cross or gravel bike Bala’s your lobster…

In 2017, Lonely Planet named North Wales as one of the world’s best regions to visit. Bala & Penllyn is a perfect location from which to explore its many attractions, including beaches, nature reserves, bird sanctuaries, gardens, castles, mines, museums, heritage railways and so much more.

You will hear Welsh widely spoken in Penllyn. For most local people it is our first language and the area has been and remains a stronghold for the Welsh language. It is important to remember that people were speaking Welsh here thousands of years before you even thought of entering the pub!

Whether it’s adrenaline or serenity, diving into a lake or summiting a peak there is something for everyone here and you will find a friendly welcome.  Even people who have lived here all their lives’ still stop and wonder at the beauty of the landscape.  We hope you will come and experience it for yourself.

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