Nicholas Barrett

Moel Siabod mountain in Eryri National Park, North Wales

Winter in Wales: Storms, Snow, Six Nations & Traditions

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July 28, 2026

Things to do

A vibrant pink and purple sunset over the Cardiff Bay waterfront and historic Pierhead Building, an ideal evening setting for weekend breaks in Wales

Cardiff Weekend Guide: 48 Hours Hour-by-Hour

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July 27, 2026

Cardiff, City Breaks, Short Breaks

A black metal directional fingerpost with several signs pointing in different directions. The signs feature white text displaying town locations in both Welsh and English, including "Swyddfa'r Post / Post Office" and "Amgueddfa Gatrodol / Regimental Museum". The signpost stands in front of a curved, classical stone building with ornate architectural details.

100+ Welsh Phrases Every Visitor Should Know

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July 17, 2026

About Wales, Info

A nighttime view of a bustling Christmas market. Shoppers walk past a row of wooden chalet stalls with warmly lit interiors and peaked roofs, while an overhead display of bright purple and green festive lights illuminates the dark sky above.

The Best Welsh Christmas Markets 2026

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July 15, 2026

Cardiff, Destinations, Events, Holiday Ideas

A yellow passenger train crosses the Barmouth Bridge on the right side of the frame, while a group of cyclists rides towards the camera on the adjacent wooden pedestrian path to the left. The bridge spans a wide estuary with rolling green hills and mountains in the background under a dramatic, cloudy sky.

Wales by Train 2026: Complete Rail Guide

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July 14, 2026

Holiday Ideas

A scenic aerial view of the River Wye winding through bright green pastures and rolling hills covered in vibrant autumn woodlands under a clear blue sky, showcasing a beautiful landscape .

Wales in Autumn 2026: Complete Visitor Guide

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July 13, 2026

Food and Drink, Holiday Ideas, Nature, Things to do, Wildlife

A person walking away from the camera along a coastal path on the Isle of Anglesey, Wales, with the sea below and dramatic evening light

Walking the Wales Coast Path: The Complete 2026 GuideBy the Wales.org Outdoor Team | Updated for July 2026 | Trail

July 9, 2026

Adventures and Activities, Ceredigion and Cardigan Bay, Destinations, Hiking, Holiday Ideas, Mid Wales, The Wales Way, Things to do

Visiting Wales From the USA: 2026 First-Time Guide

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July 8, 2026

Attractions, Destinations, Holiday Ideas, Things to do

A ground-level view looking across a pedestrian footbridge to the massive stone walls and polygonal towers of Caernarfon Castle, with the River Seiont visible below

The Four UNESCO Welsh Castles: Complete Visitor Guide

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July 7, 2026

Attractions, Castles, Days Out, Holiday Ideas

A tall, curved stone railway viaduct with multiple arches stretching across a valley under a blue sky, with a white house and farm gate in the foreground

The Heart of Wales Line: Britain’s Most Scenic Train Journey

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July 3, 2026

Holiday Ideas, Short Breaks, Things to do

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