by Jake Stevens
Wales is a beautiful country and is a place of choice for family holidays. The fact that it is only a short drive away from most locations in the UK makes it an obvious ideal location for a spontaneous break. Moreover, Wales constitutes a realistic competitor to foreign countries for summer holidays as it has a lot to offer for the whole family.
In South Wales, the Brecon National Park offers a marvellous landscape composed of fantastic mountains and fabulous waterfalls and rivers, sprinkled with old churches. Don't forget your camera if you choose to head there.
For keen sport practitioners, the Glasfyn Park, situated in North Wales, offers any possible activity from Welsh fishing and archery to bowling and bike safari.
Kids and zoos go hand in hand and Wales doesn't disappoint on this front with the Welsh Mountain Zoo. With animals from each continent, this really is a treat for the kids and one they will savour and remember especially as a highlight from their trip to Wales. Some favourites are the rare Snow Leopard, the Sumatran Tiger and the amusing Penguin Parade. And the nearby Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park is well worth a visit too. A petting zoo cum farm which features a wild assortment of wildlife such as guinea pigs, rabbits ponies and even dolphins - a great day out for the whole family.
For a grand day out, take a train to Wale's highest mountain peak from Snowdon Mountain Railway station. This hundred-year-old train ride treats you to the scenic extravagance of Wales from heights that reach nearly 4000 feet above sea level.
Very few know that Wales also hosts the Rhyl Sun Centre: Europe's largest indoor water park, where the whole family can enjoy the indoor surfing pools, the lagoon pool and the amazing dragon slide as well as other themed pools and exciting water slides
Portmeirion Village and Gardens is a visually stimulating gimlet nestled on a private peninsula. Created by famous architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, of Welsh descent, it is home to many shops, restaurants, walking trails, parks and delightful beaches. A great and stimulating day out famous for its pottery souvenirs - so remember to take you wallet along.
In South Wales, the Caerphilly Castle Town Centre will satisfy those interested in Welsh history. Here you'll encounter a fortress spread over 30 acres, this is the largest of Wales' castles and is surrounded by lakes and an interesting artificial islands - lose yourself in Welsh history.
To satisfy your shopping urge and find some quality bargains, head to the Tweedsmill Factory Outlet and its thirty thousand square feet of shops where everything from clothing and footwear to holiday souvenirs can be found.
In South Wales, the Brecon National Park offers a marvellous landscape composed of fantastic mountains and fabulous waterfalls and rivers, sprinkled with old churches. Don't forget your camera if you choose to head there.
For keen sport practitioners, the Glasfyn Park, situated in North Wales, offers any possible activity from Welsh fishing and archery to bowling and bike safari.
Kids and zoos go hand in hand and Wales doesn't disappoint on this front with the Welsh Mountain Zoo. With animals from each continent, this really is a treat for the kids and one they will savour and remember especially as a highlight from their trip to Wales. Some favourites are the rare Snow Leopard, the Sumatran Tiger and the amusing Penguin Parade. And the nearby Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park is well worth a visit too. A petting zoo cum farm which features a wild assortment of wildlife such as guinea pigs, rabbits ponies and even dolphins - a great day out for the whole family.
For a grand day out, take a train to Wale's highest mountain peak from Snowdon Mountain Railway station. This hundred-year-old train ride treats you to the scenic extravagance of Wales from heights that reach nearly 4000 feet above sea level.
Very few know that Wales also hosts the Rhyl Sun Centre: Europe's largest indoor water park, where the whole family can enjoy the indoor surfing pools, the lagoon pool and the amazing dragon slide as well as other themed pools and exciting water slides
Portmeirion Village and Gardens is a visually stimulating gimlet nestled on a private peninsula. Created by famous architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, of Welsh descent, it is home to many shops, restaurants, walking trails, parks and delightful beaches. A great and stimulating day out famous for its pottery souvenirs - so remember to take you wallet along.
In South Wales, the Caerphilly Castle Town Centre will satisfy those interested in Welsh history. Here you'll encounter a fortress spread over 30 acres, this is the largest of Wales' castles and is surrounded by lakes and an interesting artificial islands - lose yourself in Welsh history.
To satisfy your shopping urge and find some quality bargains, head to the Tweedsmill Factory Outlet and its thirty thousand square feet of shops where everything from clothing and footwear to holiday souvenirs can be found.
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