Tourism
There are some fantastic places to visit and things to do across south east Wales - here are some ideas if you're visiting the region on holiday or simply planning a day out. Let us know about any other sites we ought to include.
See our web guides to Leisure, Towns and Villages and Local History for some more tourist tips - or try the local council websites listed in our Public Services section.
Visit Wales
http://www.visitwales.com
A wealth of information about history, scenery, crafts, shopping, beaches, and touring. You can also look online for accommodation.
National Museum Wales
http://www.museumwales.ac.uk
A guide to all the museum's sites, including the National Museum and Gallery in Cardiff, the National History Museum at St Fagans, Big Pit National Coal Museum in Blaenavon, and the National Roman Legion Museum at Caerleon.
Wisdom and Walks
http://www.wisdomandwalks.co.uk
Promoting the south Wales valleys as a holiday destination with events, attractions, accommodation and more.
South East Wales Out and About Club
http://www.southwalesattractions.co.uk
A site offering information about a range of attractions in South East Wales. Discount vouchers are available, although you'll have to register online to obtain them.
Countryside Council for Wales
http://www.ccw.gov.uk
Explore the countryside and coast, including locations near towns and cities.
Wye Valley
http://www.visitwyevalley.com
This cheerful site is an excellent guide to the area where south east Wales meets the English border. The interactive map is especially impressive and colourful graphics make the whole site a pleasant experience.
Brecon Beacons
http://www.breconbeacons.org
This national park is just north of the south Wales valleys. Its website includes includes information about study centres, recreational opportunities, a programme of public events and details of park management. Archive press releases and job vacancies can also be browsed.
Cardiff Waterbus
http://www.cardiffcats.com
Water bus trips around Cardiff Bay plus cruises up the Taff to see the Millennium Stadium or the Ely to see wildlife and local history.
Boating on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
http://www.beaconparkboats.com
Narrowboat holidays with a chance to travel through beautiful unspoilt areas including Gilwern, Llangattock and Crickhowell. The site includes an interactive map, photos of the environment and a plan of the boats themselves.
Somewhere To Go - Monmouthshire
http://www.somewheretogo.co.uk/monmouthshire.html
An interactive map of Monmouthshire and the Wye Valley - featuring hotels and places to visit in the area.
Vale of Glamorgan
http://www.gardenofcardiff.com
Things to do and places to stay in one of the most beautiful parts of Wales. Attractions include Dyffryn Gardens and the Museum of Welsh Life at St Fagans.
Stay in Wales
http://www.stayinwales.co.uk
A guide to a range of accommodation - hotels, cottages, campsites and more.
Newport - Southern Wales
http://www.southeastwales.org.uk
Information about Newport and the surrounding area, primarily aimed at business people looking for conference facilities and entertainment.
Cordell Country
http://www.cordellcountry.org
Learn more about the writer Alexander Cordell and the south Wales landscape that inspired best-selling novels such as Rape of the Fair Country.
Celtic Ocean
http://www.celticocean.co.uk
Information about accommodation and attractions throughout south and west Wales.
Rhondda Heritage Park
http://www.rhonddaheritagepark.com
The former Lewis Merthyr Colliery at Trehafod is now a major visitor attraction, celebrating the heritage and culture of coalmining.
Barry Island Railway
http://www.valeofglamorganrailway.co.uk
A volunteer run heritage railway operating steam and diesel trains throughout the summer and special events at other times of the year.
Valleys Tourism
http://www.valleystourism.com
Accommodation, activities, restaurants, attractions and more.
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