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Free February Half-Term Activities in Wales in 2023
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Free February Half-Term Activities in Wales in 2023

by Holidays Wales
10 February 2023
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Half term is almost upon us. You’ll be starting to think of activities and ideas to fill up the week and keep the kids off those pesky screens – at least some of the time! But, with the soaring cost of living and Christmas just behind us, many of us are feeling the pinch at […]

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South Wales Castles: Explore Years of Welsh History with All the Family in 2023
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South Wales Castles: Explore Years of Welsh History with All the Family in 2023

by Holidays Wales
7 February 2023
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No holiday in Wales is complete without exploring one of the country’s many wonderful castles.  Our posts to date about castles in Wales have been popular – do check them out. Firstly we looked at North Wales with The best Castles to visit in North Wales in autumn and winter. And then, more recently, we […]

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The Best Castles to visit in West Wales in 2023
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The Best Castles to visit in West Wales in 2023

by Holidays Wales
1 February 2023
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“You can’t move in Wales for Castles” may be a bit of an exaggeration, but Wales certainly has more than its fair share of these wonderful historic buildings.  Indeed, Wales has more castles per square mile than any other country in Europe. That’s over 600 in total, scattered across the country – in towns, on […]

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Love Traditions in Wales: St Dwynwen’s Day and Welsh Love Spoons
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Love Traditions in Wales: St Dwynwen’s Day and Welsh Love Spoons

by Holidays Wales
25 January 2023
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In Wales, St Dwynwen’s Day is much more important than St Valentine’s Day. Across Wales on 25th January each year, St Dwynwen’s Day celebrates – and pays homage to – Dwynwen, Patron Saint of lovers.  Who was St Dwynwen? As with any traditional tale, there are a number of variations. But, Dwynwen lived in Anglesey […]

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The top 5 reasons to book a holiday in Wales in 2023
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The top 5 reasons to book a holiday in Wales in 2023

by Holidays Wales
10 January 2023
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If you have yet to decide where to book a holiday in 2023, you’ve come to the right place.  Wales has so much going for it! Whether you are a young family, a retired couple, a lone traveller – or something else, Wales has lots to offer you. And there are no passports needed, no […]

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Cosy North Wales Pubs with open fires
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Cosy North Wales Pubs with open fires

by Holidays Wales
3 January 2023
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We blinked and 2023 arrived! If you’re anything like us, January started with good intentions around food, drink and exercise.  January, with its dark mornings and gloomy evenings, and the long slog through until the next holiday, can get us down. It’s only natural.  It can be tempting to stay home and hibernate, mopping up […]

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2022 New Year’s Eve Events and 2023 New Year’s Day Dips in Wales
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2022 New Year’s Eve Events and 2023 New Year’s Day Dips in Wales

by Holidays Wales
30 December 2022
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If you are on holiday in Wales as 2023 dawns, make the most of it and enjoy one of the wonderful Welsh NYE events.  And when New Year’s Eve is over, why not start 2023 in style with a New Year’s Day dip? We’ve got all the information you need on these too!  So, here’s […]

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Christmas Activities in Wales: Winter Days out in Wales
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Christmas Activities in Wales: Winter Days out in Wales

by Holidays Wales
20 December 2022
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Most of us enjoy time at home – or at the homes of friends and relatives over the festive period. But as the old saying goes, you can have too much of a good thing. We all need to get out for a bit of fresh air and exercise eventually! Twixtmas is a real thing […]

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Winter Warmers: The Best Pubs in West Wales to enjoy a Cosy Evening
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Winter Warmers: The Best Pubs in West Wales to enjoy a Cosy Evening

by Holidays Wales
15 December 2022
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Autumn is here and winter is on its way. We know you may feel more like cosying up on the sofa at home with a glass of something and the TV remote than going out. But if you’re anything like us, once you make the effort to go out, you’re always pleased you did.  The […]

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The very best Welsh-produced Christmas Gifts
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The very best Welsh-produced Christmas Gifts

by Holidays Wales
5 December 2022
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Our last blog was packed full of delicious Welsh-produced food and drink Christmas gifts for every budget.  But what Wales has to offer your Christmas shopping doesn’t end there.  If you’re looking for non-food gifts then come with us for a whistlestop tour of the very best the country has to offer. All from the […]

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