Nicholas Barrett

A hand pours amber-coloured whisky from a bottle into a glass on a wooden table, with another whisky glass and a water glass in the background—echoing the craftsmanship found at distilleries in Wales.

The Best Distilleries in Wales 2026: Whisky, Gin and Tours Guide

The best distilleries in Wales to visit — Penderyn (the country's original single malt), In the Welsh Wind, Aber Falls,

September 11, 2026

A rustic, historic Welsh kitchen with exposed ceiling beams, a central wooden prep table displaying ingredients, and a stone fireplace, reflecting the food history explored by cooking schools in Wales

Cookery Schools in Wales 2026: The Complete Guide to Hands-On Classes

Seven verified Welsh cookery schools for 2026, from a working farm estate in the Conwy Valley to BBC Radio 4's

September 10, 2026

Things to do

A bustling fishmonger stall named Ashton's inside Cardiff Indoor Market, with a fishmonger in a blue and white striped apron serving customers gathered around a display of fresh seafood on ice.

Welsh Food Tours 2026: The Complete Guide to Guided Tastings, Foraging & Cooking Experiences

Book Welsh food tours for 2026. Complete guide to 8 verified operators including Loving Welsh Food Cardiff, Halen Môn Anglesey,

September 8, 2026

Things to do

Aerial view over Parva Farm Vineyard's netted vine rows sloping down toward the River Wye at Tintern, framed by autumn bracken in the foreground and wooded hillsides of the Wye Valley beyond, with the village of Tintern visible across the river under a dramatic cloud-filled sky.

Welsh Vineyards & Wine Tastings 2026: The Complete Visitor Guide

Book Welsh vineyard tours and tastings for 2026. Complete guide to 9 verified vineyards including White Castle, Glyndwr and the

September 6, 2026

Things to do

A massive underground slate cavern illuminated with vibrant neon pink and teal lights. Multiple tiers of large blue trampoline nets are suspended high in mid-air by cables, with small figures wearing bright red jumpsuits bouncing and walking across the different levels.

Escape Rooms & Indoor Adventures in Wales 2026: Complete Booking Guide

Book Welsh escape rooms, axe throwing venues and indoor adventures for 2026. Every serious operator across Cardiff, Swansea and Snowdonia

September 4, 2026

Things to do

A large red firework explodes high in the night sky over the warmly illuminated stone walls and polygonal towers of Caernarfon Castle. The fortress and surrounding town sit beside a dark body of water that reflects the town lights and smaller fireworks bursting closer to the ground.

New Year’s Eve Hotels in Wales 2026-2027: Packages, Gala Dinners & Nos Galan

Book a Welsh New Year's Eve hotel for 2026-2027. Verified packages at Portmeirion, Lake Country House, Palé Hall and every

September 2, 2026

Hotels, Places to Stay

Three bottlenose dolphins swimming in the bright blue waters of Cardigan Bay, with one breaching the surface in the foreground.

Wildlife Boat Tours in Wales 2026: Dolphins, Puffins & Seals – Complete Operator Guide

Wales has some of the best marine wildlife watching in the UK. This complete 2026 guide covers every serious dolphin,

August 31, 2026

Things to do

The grand entrance gates of Tredegar House open at night to reveal the historic red-brick mansion illuminated in festive lighting and surrounded by decorated Christmas trees.

Welsh Christmas Break Hotels 2026: Packages, Prices, Booking

Book a Welsh country house Christmas for 2026. Verified packages, real prices and Christmas Day lunch options across Bodysgallen, Palé

August 29, 2026

Holiday Ideas, Hotels, Places to Stay

The exterior of Tŷ Cwch Boathouse on a sunny day, showing its unique construction from repurposed shipping containers. The upper level is clad in light wood with small round porthole windows, while the open ground floor features a seating area shaded by stretched white sail canopies. A blue shipping container anchors the right side, all set against a steep, green wooded hillside.

Tŷ Cwch Boathouse Cwmtydu: Complete Guide to the Ceredigion Coast

Architect-designed sustainable boathouse on the Ceredigion Heritage Coast, sleeping 12 across three heated cabins 30 seconds from Cardigan Bay. Complete

August 27, 2026

Holiday Cottages, Places to Stay

A rustic wooden cabin nestled deep within a Welsh woodland during autumn. The foreground is filled with golden-brown ferns catching the sunlight, while the trees surrounding the secluded cottage are vibrant with yellow and orange seasonal leaves.

Wales October Half-Term 2026: Dates, Attractions, Halloween & Cottages

Wales October Half-Term 2026 runs 26–30 October. Complete guide to family attractions, Halloween events, autumn walks, cottage bookings and Welsh

August 27, 2026

Days Out, Holiday Ideas

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