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
What to do and see in South Wales, Wales: The Best History Museums
Discover the best top things to do in South Wales, United Kingdom including Aber Valley Heritage Museum, South Wales Aviation Museum, The Tithe Barn, St Marys Church, Blaina Heritage Centre, Blaenavon Community Museum, Porthcawl Museum, USK Rural Life Museum, Newport Medieval Ship Project, The Royal Mint Experience, Cynon Valley Museum Trust.
Restaurants in South Wales
1. Aber Valley Heritage Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
2. South Wales Aviation Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 68 reviews
SWAM is a new unique Aviation museum based in South Wales near the former RAF St Athan. We allow visitors to get up and personal with our aircraft and displays, with different aircraft being open. We are only currently open at weekends and bank holidays, and while we have free parking, there is a suggested donation for adults of £5. We have a cafe and a shop with there is limited disabled access.
Reviewed By 760chrisn - Pontardawe, United Kingdom
My wife & I visited today, we pulled into a busy car park which was lovely to see on the day storm Jorge arrived. The place is amazing, lots to see, interact with and fulfill childhood dreams ( I sat in a phantom cockpit)! There is so much more than aircraft, items from the 2nd World War in 1 room, jet engines dotted about & a great crowd of knowledgeable volunteers who are really enthusiastic. I will be going again & am counting down the days.
3. The Tithe Barn, St Marys Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 145 reviews
This should definitely be listed. There is a wonderful museum, cafe with outdoor seating area, and exhibition,beautiful Millennium Tapestry
4. Blaina Heritage Centre
5. Blaenavon Community Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By paultJesmondUK
Very friendly local museum and cinema run by volunteers who will recount how this building came into existance for the education of workers in the Iron Works and the Coal Mine and the enjoyment of families.
6. Porthcawl Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 103 reviews
Porthcawl Museum's objectives are, for the benefit of the public, to gain knowledge and encourage research into contemporary life and the history of Porthcawl and its surrounding areas of Newton and Nottage. Exhibitions and Events that are held throughout the year are geared for the family and lovers of history.
Reviewed By Syman145 - Woking, United Kingdom
This small museum is oin an old Police Station, the volunteers are keen to chat and explain some of the exhibits. It only cost a couple of quid to get in and will take about an hour to see all there is. Quite quirky in a good way
7. USK Rural Life Museum
8. Newport Medieval Ship Project
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Come to the current home of the Medieval Newport Ship Project, the only 15th century ship to have survived to the present day. Find out more about how the ship was made, sailed and why she eventually found her last resting place in Newport.
Reviewed By Brianna2713
amazing the staff were so informative and easy access as I am disabled.The restoration is amazing well worth a visit
9. The Royal Mint Experience
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,579 reviews
The Royal Mint Experience is the only place in the world where you can watch the United Kingdom's coins being made. Go behind the scenes to follow the journey of a coin from a blank to a bank in our 45-minute Guided Factory Experience. After your Factory Experience, wander at your own pace through the Interactive Exhibition, discovering the incredible processes needed to make a coin. Come face to face with British monarchs over the past 1,000 years. Get up close to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic medals, and listen to the stories of those whose bravery has been rewarded with the UK's gallantry and service medals. Touch and hold a 400oz Gold Bar- worth approximately £400,000!
Reviewed By corrinastuartc
I had a fantastic time at the Royal mint,I went on the tour and Megan our tour guide she was brilliant and great knowledge of the mint and it’s history I thoroughly enjoyed it and will be coming back hopefully soon. Thank you everyone at the royal mint.
10. Cynon Valley Museum Trust
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Cynon Valley Museum has a unique and unrivalled collection telling the story of the Cynon Valley from prehistory to today. There are also two galleries which host regularly changing exhibitions, ranging from local artists' work to displays debating contemporary issues. There is also a fantastic shop selling local art work and products, and a cafe with a range of refreshments.
Reviewed By Z1116CCiang - Aberdare, United Kingdom
Full of engaging displays and two separate art exhibitions, lovely shop with bespoke locally made gifts, cafeteria that caters for all dietary requirements, friendly, knowledgeable staff. An absolute Must i you're in the area!!
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