Wales
Things to do in Wales
Know the season. Know the fitness limit. Know whether tickets are timed.
Book adventure, boats and farm parks ahead in peak season. Cadw castles and National Trust properties sell tickets on their own sites — check tide, weather and fitness limits first.
Adventure, watersports, boats, walking, cycling and attractions — each chapter opens with what to check before you pay a deposit.
Activity chapters
Book ahead in peak season — check tide, weather and fitness limits.
- Adventure — Zip lines, high ropes and outdoor centres — book ahead, fitness honesty.
- Watersports — Surf, paddle and kayak — season, kit hire, and who it suits.
- Boat trips and fishing — Harbour trips, island boats and fishing — weather and booking windows.
- Walking and mountain leaders — Guided walks and leaders — fitness level, route, and when to book.
- Climbing — Indoor walls and outdoor centres — grades, hire, and induction.
- Cycle hire — Bike hire — day rates, e-bikes, and where you can ride.
- Horse riding — Treks and lessons — experience level, weight limits, and season.
- Attractions and farm parks — Paid attractions and farm parks — hours, tickets, wet-weather honesty.
Unlike food and stay, there is no Wales-wide activity register we can bulk-query. Featured towns get hand-researched operators; other towns are filled from OpenStreetMap where tagged — real names, not recommendations. Cadw and National Trust appear in guides, not Who to Call.
157 towns with live pages — search or browse by region.
Featured towns
CardiffCaerdyddFrom £16.63 — session rates where we checked.SwanseaAbertaweGower and bay operators — fitness and age limits apply on coasteering and surf hire.NewportCasnewyddRiver and city activities — fewer operators than Cardiff; plan travel from the centre.BarryY BarriCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.BridgendPen-y-bont ar OgwrCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.CwmbranCwmbrânCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.WrexhamWrecsamCountry parks and nearby Welsh hills — season and daylight matter more than operator count.LlanelliGower, bay and harbour operators — check tide, weather and fitness limits.NeathCastell-neddCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.TenbyDinbych-y-pysgodBoat trips and castle visits sell out in August — book tickets before you park.
Browse by region
South East Wales62 towns
- AberdareAberdârCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- AbergavennyY FenniCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- AbertilleryAbertyleriCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- BaglanCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- BargoedCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- BarryY BarriCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- BlackwoodCoed DuonCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- BridgendPen-y-bont ar OgwrCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- Briton FerryCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- BrynmawrCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- CaerleonCaerleonCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- CaerphillyCaerffiliCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- CaldicotCil-y-coedCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- CardiffCaerdyddFrom £16.63 — session rates where we checked.
- ChepstowCas-gwentCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- CowbridgeY Bont-faenCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- CrynantCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- CwmavonCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- CwmbranCwmbrânCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- Dinas PowysCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- Ebbw ValeGlyn EbwyCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- FerndaleCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- Gilfach GochCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- GlynneathGlyn-neddCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- HirwaunCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- Kenfig HillCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- LlanharanCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- LlantrisantCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- Llantwit MajorLlanilltud FawrCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- MaestegCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- MagorMagwyrCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- Merthyr TydfilMerthyr TudfulCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- MonmouthTrefynwyCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- Mountain AshAberpennarCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- NantgarwCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- NeathCastell-neddCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- NewportCasnewyddRiver and city activities — fewer operators than Cardiff; plan travel from the centre.
- PenarthPenarthCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- PencoedCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- PontypoolPont-y-pŵlCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- PontypriddCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- Port TalbotCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- PorthCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- PorthcawlCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- PyleCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- RaglanRhaglanCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- ResolvenCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- RhymneyRhymniCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- RiscaRhisgaCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- SenghenyddCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- Seven SistersCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- SkewenCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- Taffs WellFfynnon TafCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- TongwynlaisCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- TonypandyCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- TonyrefailCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- TredegarCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- TreforestCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- TreharrisCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- TreorchyTreorciCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- UskBrynbugaCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
- Ystrad MynachCity and valley activities — book adventure and boat sessions ahead on bank holidays.
South West Wales18 towns
- AmmanfordRhydamanGower, bay and harbour operators — check tide, weather and fitness limits.
- Burry PortPorth TywynGower, bay and harbour operators — check tide, weather and fitness limits.
- CarmarthenCaerfyrddinGower, bay and harbour operators — check tide, weather and fitness limits.
- FerrysideGower, bay and harbour operators — check tide, weather and fitness limits.
- GorseinonGower, bay and harbour operators — check tide, weather and fitness limits.
- KidwellyCydweliGower, bay and harbour operators — check tide, weather and fitness limits.
- LaugharneTalacharnGower, bay and harbour operators — check tide, weather and fitness limits.
- LlandeiloGower, bay and harbour operators — check tide, weather and fitness limits.
- LlandoveryLlanymddyfriGower, bay and harbour operators — check tide, weather and fitness limits.
- LlanelliGower, bay and harbour operators — check tide, weather and fitness limits.
- LlansteffanGower, bay and harbour operators — check tide, weather and fitness limits.
- LoughorLlwchwrGower, bay and harbour operators — check tide, weather and fitness limits.
- MorristonTreforysGower, bay and harbour operators — check tide, weather and fitness limits.
- MumblesY MwmbwlsGower, bay and harbour operators — check tide, weather and fitness limits.
- PontardaweGower, bay and harbour operators — check tide, weather and fitness limits.
- SwanseaAbertaweGower and bay operators — fitness and age limits apply on coasteering and surf hire.
- WhitlandHendy-gwynGower, bay and harbour operators — check tide, weather and fitness limits.
- YstradgynlaisGower, bay and harbour operators — check tide, weather and fitness limits.
West Wales18 towns
- AberaeronBoats, beaches and castles — August tickets and parking fill early.
- AberdyfiAberdyfiBoats, beaches and castles — August tickets and parking fill early.
- AberystwythBoats, beaches and castles — August tickets and parking fill early.
- BorthY BorthBoats, beaches and castles — August tickets and parking fill early.
- CardiganAberteifiBoats, beaches and castles — August tickets and parking fill early.
- FishguardAbergwaunBoats, beaches and castles — August tickets and parking fill early.
- GoodwickWdigBoats, beaches and castles — August tickets and parking fill early.
- HaverfordwestHwlfforddBoats, beaches and castles — August tickets and parking fill early.
- LampeterLlanbedr Pont SteffanBoats, beaches and castles — August tickets and parking fill early.
- Milford HavenAberdaugleddauBoats, beaches and castles — August tickets and parking fill early.
- NarberthArberthBoats, beaches and castles — August tickets and parking fill early.
- New QuayCeinewyddBoats, beaches and castles — August tickets and parking fill early.
- PembrokePenfroBoats, beaches and castles — August tickets and parking fill early.
- Pembroke DockDoc PenfroBoats, beaches and castles — August tickets and parking fill early.
- SaundersfootBoats, beaches and castles — August tickets and parking fill early.
- St DavidsTyddewiBoats, beaches and castles — August tickets and parking fill early.
- TenbyDinbych-y-pysgodBoat trips and castle visits sell out in August — book tickets before you park.
- TywynBoats, beaches and castles — August tickets and parking fill early.
Mid Wales16 towns
- BalaY BalaWalking, cycling and farm parks — daylight and weather matter more than operator count.
- BreconAberhondduWalking, cycling and farm parks — daylight and weather matter more than operator count.
- Builth WellsLlanfair-ym-MualltWalking, cycling and farm parks — daylight and weather matter more than operator count.
- CrickhowellCrug HywelWalking, cycling and farm parks — daylight and weather matter more than operator count.
- DolgellauWalking, cycling and farm parks — daylight and weather matter more than operator count.
- Hay-on-WyeY Gelli GandryllWalking, cycling and farm parks — daylight and weather matter more than operator count.
- KnightonTref-y-clawddWalking, cycling and farm parks — daylight and weather matter more than operator count.
- Llandrindod WellsWalking, cycling and farm parks — daylight and weather matter more than operator count.
- Llangammarch WellsWalking, cycling and farm parks — daylight and weather matter more than operator count.
- LlanidloesWalking, cycling and farm parks — daylight and weather matter more than operator count.
- Llanwrtyd WellsWalking, cycling and farm parks — daylight and weather matter more than operator count.
- MachynllethMachynllethWalking, cycling and farm parks — daylight and weather matter more than operator count.
- NewtownY DrenewyddWalking, cycling and farm parks — daylight and weather matter more than operator count.
- PresteigneLlanandrasWalking, cycling and farm parks — daylight and weather matter more than operator count.
- RhayaderRhaeadrWalking, cycling and farm parks — daylight and weather matter more than operator count.
- WelshpoolY TrallwngWalking, cycling and farm parks — daylight and weather matter more than operator count.
North Wales43 towns
- AbergeleMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- AbersochMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- AmlwchMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- BangorMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- BarmouthAbermawMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- BeaumarisBiwmaresMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- BeddgelertMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- BenllechMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- Betws-y-CoedMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- Blaenau FfestiniogMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- BuckleyBwcleMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- CaernarfonMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- ChirkY WaunMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- Colwyn BayBae ColwynMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- Connah's QuayGlannau DyfrdwyMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- ConwyMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- CorwenMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- CricciethMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- DeganwyMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- DenbighDinbychMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- DolwyddelanMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- FlintY FflintMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- HarlechMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- HolyheadCaergybiMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- HolywellTreffynnonMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- LlanberisMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- LlandudnoMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- LlanfairfechanMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- LlangefniMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- LlangollenMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- LlanrwstMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- MoelfreMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- MoldY WyddgrugMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- NefynMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- PenmaenmawrMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- PorthmadogMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- PrestatynMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- PwllheliMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- RhylY RhylMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- RuthinRhuthunMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- St AsaphLlanelwyMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- TrefriwMountains, coast and castles — book Snowdonia and seaside trips before you travel.
- WrexhamWrecsamCountry parks and nearby Welsh hills — season and daylight matter more than operator count.
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