Top Things to do in South Wales
Top Hotels in South Wales
- 1. The Royal Hotel Cardiff
- 2. The Coal Exchange Hotel Cardiff
- 3. voco St. David's Cardiff, an IHG Hotel
- 4. Future Inn Cardiff Bay
- 5. Hotel Indigo Cardiff, an IHG Hotel
- 6. Park Plaza Cardiff
- 7. Coldra Court Hotel
- 8. easyHotel Cardiff City Centre
- 9. Hilton Cardiff
- 10. Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel and Spa
Top 10 Things to do in South Wales, Wales
Discover the best top things to do in South Wales, United Kingdom including Gower Peninsula, Three Cliffs Bay, Principality Stadium, St Fagans National Museum of History, Tredegar House, Black Mountains Falconry Centre, Porthkerry Country Park, Newport Transporter Bridge, Rest Bay Beach, Whitmore Bay Beach.
Restaurants in South Wales
1. Gower Peninsula
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,053 reviews
Reviewed By LucanScreed - Swansea, United Kingdom
It's the closest thing to Heaven most of us will ever get - spectacular beaches, two stunning ridge walks, along Rhossili Down, the other on Cefn Bryn, woodland, streams, 3 microbreweries, fantastic bars and restaurants, and did I mention the beaches - Three Cliffs is like nowhere else in the world. Everywhere there are views that will leave you speechless. I', a lucky bastard - I live here.
2. Three Cliffs Bay
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 671 reviews
Reviewed By DeejDeej - Istanbul, Turkey
If you park at the Gower heritage center ( a small parking fee) , they will give you a small map for a lovely walk to the beach. Passing through a woodlands, pass a castle ruins on the jills with beautiful veiws and do wn theough the sand dunes , through a small river or over stepping stones onto a beautiful beach with transparent water. In summer it feels like youre abroad.
3. Principality Stadium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,021 reviews
Principality Stadium is the home of the Welsh Rugby Team and one of the most iconic stadiums in the world. Sporting the first fully-retractable roof in the UK, the venue is at the leading edge as a multi-purpose, multi-faceted event venue. The Stadium is established as a world class must play, must visit venue and has played home to major sporting bodies and music artists over the years. From Madonna and U2 to David Beckham and Joe Calzaghe, Rugby World Cups & Olympics events, some of the world's greatest stars have set the stage alight here. Tours of the Principality Stadium are available through out the week. Experience the inner workings of the 74,000 seater stadium and see where the Welsh Rugby Team battle against opponents from across the globe and where the football titans of Europe fought for the 2017 Champions League Trophy. Principality Stadium Tours run 7 days a week and are £12.50 for adults & £9.00 for 5-16 year olds.
Reviewed By jollyrobert - Bridgend, United Kingdom
We attended the Wales versus Barbarians match last Saturday. Using the park & ride from Cardiff Football Club, we were discharged in Canal St, giving us ample time and opportunity to walk through the closed streets to enjoy the atmosphere. Anyone who has attended any live event, will know how special the atmosphere is, if you were there. After the usual pre-match preliminaries, we met up with other rugby loving friends, not least because they had our tickets, and were sheperded into the stadium, bags searched, and in our seats by 2.15, about half-an-hour before kick off. With the roof closed and the stadium well-lighted, we enjoyed the theatre before our eyes, with the Welsh Regimental band parading with mascot goat, and the massed male voice choirs singing Calon Lan, Cwm Rhondda, and of course, "Why, why, why Delilah". Finally, the players lined up, the anthems were sung and we were off. The final result with Wales winning 43 points to 33, was just about deserved, but the occassion was particularly special for another reason. It was the final game played by the great Ulsterman, Rory Best, and the final game the former Welsh coach, Warren Gatland would be coaching, this time the Baa-Baas, albeit his successor, Wayne Pivac winning their encounter. Once the game was over, and the final validictory was said, the stadium proper emptied very quickly, allowing us to pick up our return bus to the park and ride facilities out of town. The Millenium stadium has won a good reputation for handling these big games and its well-deserved, and apart from the outrageous prices paid for snacks and drinks, it was jolly good day out.
4. St Fagans National Museum of History
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7,194 reviews
A walk around Wales – from Celtic times to the present day. St Fagans is one of Europe's leading open–air museums and Wales's most popular heritage attraction.
Reviewed By caelchamberlain2 - Bridgend, United Kingdom
Absolute gem of welsh cultural history, amazing indoor displays and great outdoor exhibits to walk round , free entry so you can’t go wrong , the castle and gardens are amazing and dogs are permitted throughout the area
5. Tredegar House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,240 reviews
Reviewed By adela83 - Guildford, United Kingdom
So glad we chose to visit this place on our way back from South Wales, it is right iff M4 so worked for us, Beautiful grounds, lake, house. We had a nice walk along the lake, enjoyed picnic, visited the play area and also the house. They had many activities for children there, including art and craft. Good facilities and parking.
6. Black Mountains Falconry Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
We are a Falconry business offering experience days, courses, Hen & Stag party entertainment, birthday parties and of course displays at shows. we also provide educational visits to schools, and pet therapy for care homes.
Reviewed By K6561CRmelissas
We chose the Hawk and archery experience. Spent the morning meeting and learning about four different types of birds of prey: a red kite, a barn owl, a harris hawk, and a falcon cross-breed. We were able to handle all except the falcon, having the birds fly to us for a food reward. Brilliant to get so close to these beautiful creatures. The falcon then demonstrated his impressive flying skills by flying the the lure. Then the birds were put away and after a lunch we spent a relaxed few hours trying to remember how to handle a bow and arrows, which we had both done before but not for some time. Ended up with a friendly competition. Lovely relaxed day to round off our holiday. We were well looked after by Roger and swapped lots of tales! COVID-19 safe as mostly outdoors and rubber gloves and sanitising gels etc. were supplied. We brough our own lunch but tea, biscuits, and cake were supplied. We would do this again.
7. Porthkerry Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 434 reviews
Reviewed By Guys1982 - Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
What an amazing park, that seemed to have everything: wood sculptures, an amazing variety of stunning trees, a viaduct, that you can walk up to and see trains travelling along, a beautiful cafe that seemed very popular, flat mown areas for walking, woods, streams and a boardwalk down to a pebble beach. We stood looking at the viaduct and noticed acorns dropping onto our heads. A ranger walked by and informed us that the acorns were being thrown at us by a group of territorial squirrels! She stated that if we watched for long enough we would see the squirrels throwing acorns at us from the 2 huge majestic oak trees. We only saw one of the squirrel, which we named "Asbo". We also named the other elusive two " Delinquent" & "Thug" Highly recommend a visit if you are in the area.
8. Newport Transporter Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 535 reviews
The Transporter Bridge opens for the summer from the beginning of April till the end of September. The Bridge is open Wednesday to Sunday 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. till the end of September. The Bridge opens for Easter, May, Late Spring and August Bank Holiday Mondays. The last admission is at 4.00 pm for the high level walkway and the last ferry crossing from west to east is at 4.30pm. Newport Transporter Bridge is Grade 1 listed and is one of eight Tranporters remaing world wide. We want everyone to enjoy their visit to the Transporter Bridge. Some aspects of the bridge, especially the climb to the high level, present a challenge. We therefore ask that visitors wishing to climb the bridge follow our safety guidelines.
Reviewed By lyndonb606 - Llanwern, United Kingdom
If you’re coming to Newport it’s well worth visiting the Newport transporter Bridge it was commissioned in 1896 by John Leycett when he was going to build a steelworks in Newport Bridge was finished in 1906 and was opened in September 12 if you can come when you can walk over the top you’ll get fantastic views of the city of Newport all the way to Cardiff and across
9. Rest Bay Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 364 reviews
Reviewed By 2wit2Huw - Cardiff, United Kingdom
Rest Bay has been transformed with the new Activity Centre where you can hire Bikes, boards, wetsuits and have lessons on how to use them. An outside Costa (and toilets) or upstairs for quality food or just coffee and cakes. The Sandy flat beach has always been a favourite for surfers and children, with rock pools, clean sand and lifeguards on duty. A wonderful place for all ages.
10. Whitmore Bay Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 246 reviews
Reviewed By ArmyRangeratMIT - Wayne, United States
A walk along the water and in and out of the shops makes for a Great afternoon… I had fish and chips on my mind and tasted some of the best… Really delicious… People are out and strolling around was everyone enjoying the festive atmosphere!
