10 TOP Things to Do in Wales October 2026

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Things to do

From Manchester: Yorkshire Sightseeing Day Trip

Rp1.398.778

per adult

From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour

Rp1.067.889

per adult

Cardiff/Swansea: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Day Tour

Rp1.896.648

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Bristol: Air Raid Shelter & St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour

Rp296.351

per adult

North Wales and Caernarfon Castle day-tour from Liverpool

Rp1.872.940

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

Full-day Best of Snowdonia Day Tour

Rp1.400.121

per adult

Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol

Rp2.260.093

per adult

96% of travellers recommend

Wet and wild going through Town Falls, River Dee, Llangollen.

Whitewater Rafting on the River Dee in Llangollen

Rp1.541.027

per adult

Oxford & the Cotswolds from Bristol

Rp1.493.610

per adult

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Top places to visit

1. Principality Stadium

Watch national and international sporting events, see musical legends perform and go behind the scenes at the Principality Stadium. This is the national stadium of Wales, a 74,500-seat venue that is the home of the Welsh national rugby team.

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A modern stadium with a distinctive sail-like structure and a glass facade.

2. Eryri National Park

Visit Snowdonia National Park to hike up snow-capped mountains and across untamed coasts. Walk through wild woodlands alongside bubbling rivers. Explore ancient castles and underground caverns. Relax in some of the most picturesque towns in Wales.

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A mountainous landscape with a lake and a winding path.

3. Tenby Beach

While all of these beaches are worth exploring, it’s Harbour Beach, at the rear of the harbour, which offers the best protection from the wind and must be considered one of the most child-friendly beach destinations in Pembrokeshire. Recently named the finest beach in Europe, Harbour won out over competitors from Portugal, Croatia and Italy. Considered the jewel in the crown of Pembrokeshire’s tourism portfolio, it’s postcard-perfect, if a little crowded during peak season.

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A coastal town with colorful buildings, a sandy beach, and a stone pier leading to a harbor with boats.

4. Cardiff Castle

Cardiff Castle is a medieval stronghold and Victorian Gothic mansion with approximately 2,000 years’ worth of history. The magnificent structure was built on the site of a Roman fort and a Norman castle and during its existence also served as a home, a concert venue and a World War II shelter.

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A historic stone castle with a tower, surrounded by a grassy hill and trees.

5. Brecon Beacons National Park

Brecon Beacons National Park is an expanse of immeasurable natural beauty. Rugged mountain ranges spill down to valleys while limestone caves and dramatic waterfalls highlight a landscape of flower-filled meadows, forests and grassy hills. Brecon Beacons National Park is a paradise for biking, hiking, horseback riding and touring on canals. Discover more than 250 ancient monuments, villages crowned by castles and designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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6. Utilita Arena Cardiff

The main area of the arena is a hugely versatile space capable of staging a wide variety of events, from trade exhibitions to music concerts and stand-up shows. It is capable of holding a standing audience of 7,500 people, a number that falls to 5,000 for seated events.

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7. Conwy Castle

Wander the halls and scale the battlements of the superb Conwy Castle to enjoy views fit for a king across the sea and mountains beyond the town. Get a sense of what it would have been like to man the walls in a time of battle at one of Wales’ most attractive castles.

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A historic castle with multiple towers and a central courtyard.

8. Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Escape to the islands, beaches, cafés and heritage attractions of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. The park, situated in the southwest corner of Wales, is a popular destination with families heading to the beach, walkers seeking a scenic challenge and photographers wanting to capture the rugged natural beauty of the region. Stay in one of the charming towns located in the sprawling park and go on excursions around the coastline to see different parts of this picturesque area.

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What to do in Wales

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Principality Stadium

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Follow in the footsteps of sporting and musical greats when you tour this vast sporting arena. Walk on the pitch, see dressing rooms and lift a trophy.

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Cardiff City Centre

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from St. David's to Utilita Arena Cardiff – discover Cardiff City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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Castle Quarter

Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Cardiff Market to St. David's – discover Castle Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

A waterfront cityscape at dusk with a prominent Ferris wheel, a clock tower, and a calm harbor reflecting the sunset.

Butetown

The abundant dining options and relaxing spas are top of the list for many visitors to Butetown. A stop by Coal Exchange building or Wales Millennium Centre might round out your trip.