Things to do in Wales

Things to do in Wales

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Captivating culture and coastal escapes await visitors to Wales. We’ve got a whole host of UK Club campsites to host you and your loved ones on a trip to some of the quietest corners of the country.

From the jagged peaks of Eryri (Snowdonia) to the turquoise bays of the Pembrokeshire Coast, Wales is a land waiting to be explored. Whether you’re planning a few days away from it all or a full-blown touring trip across the country, our hub will run you through the best things to do in Wales to add the icing on the cake to your experience.

Our top three things to do in Wales

Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)

Admire awesome Eryri (Snowdonia)

Rugged mountain peaks and ancient glacial valleys combine to offer the ultimate playground for hikers and thrill seekers alike. This National Park is home Yr Wyddfa (Mount Snowdon), the highest point in Wales.

Stay at: Coed-Y-Llwyn Club Campsite - 15 miles from Yr Wyddfa (Mount Snowdon)

Broad Haven Pembrokeshire

near St Davids Lleithyr Meadow Club Campsite

Member photo by Gaye Kenny
Beautiful field of bright yellow sunflowers under a clear blue sky with the calm sea in the backdrop

Tour pretty Pembrokeshire

Meander along the winding lanes of Pembrokeshire, a coastal paradise where dramatic limestone cliffs meet the sparkling Atlantic across the UK’s only truly maritime National Park.

Stay at: St David's Lleithyr Meadow Club Campsite - 2 miles from St Davids

Cwm Porth, Brecon Beacons

Member photo by Sally Wilson

Bask in Brecon

Unwind amidst the emerald slopes and cascading waterfalls of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), a sanctuary perfect for slow-paced wandering and peaceful reflection.

Stay at: Aberbran or Brecon Beacons Club campsites, both 3 miles from Brecon

Things to do in North Wales

Llanddwyn beach, Anglesey

Member photo by Paul Kyffi

Discover Anglesey

Anglesey is an island sanctuary full of rural charm alongside a spectacular 125-mile long coastline. Explore the hidden sands of Llanddwyn and gaze at Eryri across the strait.

Stay at: Cae Mawr Anglesey or Penrhos Club campsites, both on Anglesey

Porthdinllaen, Llŷn-Peninsula

photo by Denise Ann Shaw
On the grassy edges looking out over the sea at Porthdinllaen on the Llyn Peninsula. The sky is pale blue with white clouds above the faded peaks across the waters

Relax on the Llŷn peninsula

This Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers a captivating coastal experience far from the hustle and bustle. There’s untouched countryside, hidden cover and turquoise waters.

Stay at: Coed-Y-Llwyn Club Campsite - 20 miles away

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

photo by Ken Wilkinson
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct at sunset

Stroll Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

This UNESCO World Heritage Site towers above the River Dee, taking the Llangollen Canal across it on what’s the longest aqueduct in Great Britain and the highest in the world.

Stay at: Lady Margaret’s Park Club Campsite - 4 miles away

Things to do in South Wales

Rhossili Bay

near Gowerton Club Campsite

Member phot by Metheven

Gower peninsula journey

The UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural is beauty is one of the best. Its limestone cliffs give way to the legendary expanse of Rhossili Bay, voted one of the world’s greatest coastal areas.

Stay at: Gowerton Club Campsite - 5 miles away

Uncover Ceredigion / Cardigan Bay

Uncover the captivating secrets of Ceredigion, where rugged coastal paths lead to hidden sea caves and some of Europe’s largest populations of bottlenose dolphins.

Stay at: Shawsmead Club Campsite - 3 miles from the Bay

Visit Caerphilly Castle

Explore the massive scale of Wales’ largest fortress, famous for its elaborate water defenses and a ‘leaning tower’ that out-angles Pisa. It was once the formidable seat of Norman power.

Stay at: Tredegar House Country Park Club Campsite - 9 miles away

More things to do in Wales

Miners trail, Yr-Wyddfa, north Wales

Photo by Dave Walbrook
The mountain peaks rising high and wide with their reflections on the calm still waters of the lake on the Miners Track on Yr Wyddfa, Snowdon, under a bright blue sky.

Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

With breathtaking views from every angle, fresh air to blow the cobwebs away, wonderful places to explore and people to meet, Eryri is the ultimate escape.

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Pen y Fan, Wales

Photo by Sally Griggs
two happy walkers pose by the marker at the top of Pen-y-Fan

The five highest mountains in Wales

With all of the highest peaks in Wales located in Eryri (Snowdonia), we have instead looked at other mountains around the stunning locations of Wales to climb.

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Criccieth Castle

near Coed-Y-Llwyn Club Campsite

Must-visit castles in Wales

We take you through a slice of Welsh history on this list of unmissable castles in Wales. Each corner of the country is covered, taking you on a journey through the turbulent past.

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Best beaches in Wales

A view from the the beach at Traeth Bychan, Anglesey. A small sailboat near the shore on the shallow water. An RNLI boat is in the distance on the darker blue deeper waters. The sky is a very pale blue.

Traeth Bychan, Anglesey

Relax on the sheltered shores of Traeth Bychan, a hidden gem on Anglesey’s eastern coast where golden sands and calm waters create the perfect sanctuary for sailors and swimmers alike.

Stay at: Cae Mawr Anglesey Club Campsite - 1 mile away

Pembrey Beach

This eight mile stretch of pristine coastline is bordered by the lush woodland trails of Pembrey Country Park. Enjoy panoramic views across the Gower peninsula.

Stay at: Pembrey Country Park Club Campsite - 1 mile away

Freshwater East beach in Wales under a pale blue sky. A view of the curving sandy beach fading as it curves with the gentle blue sea. Green hills in the distance. A couple of people and a dog are walking along the waters edge.

Freshwater East Beach

Wander across the expansive dunes of Freshwater East Beach, a sheltered, horseshoe-shaped bay famous for its golden sands and crystal-clear swimming waters.

Stay at: Freshwater East Club Campsite - less than 1 mile away

Best beaches in Wales: a guide

Whether you're looking for family-friendly Blue Flag resorts or secluded hidden gems, discover the perfect stretch of sand to anchor your next Welsh seaside adventure.

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Places to visit in Wales

Llangollen

Nestled in the heart of the Dee Valley, Llangollen is a picturesque town where the charm of heritage steam trains meets the rush of world-class white-water rapids.

Stay at: Lady Margaret’s Park Club Campsite - 7 miles away

Newport, Wales

Photo by Steve Bittinger

Newport

Industrial heritage meets a modern cultural revival in Newport, featuring the iconic Transporter Bridge and the grandeur of the 17th-century Tredegar House.

Stay at: Tredegar House Country Park Club Campsite

St Davids Cathedral, St Davids

St Davids

Britain’s smallest city boasts a magnificent 12th-century cathedral tucked away in a lush valley at the edge of the Atlantic. There’s also rugged outdoor exploration nearby.

Stay at: St David's Lleithyr Meadow Club Campsite - 1 mile away

What’s on in Wales throughout the year

 Llanerchaeron National Trust Gardens
A view over the lake surrounded by beautiful trees with the mountains slightly hidden in the distance

Parkrun

Join a vibrant community of walkers and runners at one of the dozens of free, weekly 5k events held in the most scenic parks and coastal paths across Wales.

Our top pick: Llanerchaeron parkrun

Stay at: Shawsmead Club Campsite - 4 miles away

A close up image of strawberry tubs being sold at a Farmers Market in Cornwall, UK

Farmers markets

These bustling community hubs offer a captivating way to connect with local producers while soaking in the authentic atmosphere of Wales' historic market towns.

Our top pick: Abergavenny Market, every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday

Stay at: Pandy Club Campsite - 6 miles away

Depiction of the red seating found in a typical UK theatre.

Theatre shows

Experience the passion of the the biggest theatres or catch an intimate performance in a local arts hub, where the unique spirit and lyrical voices of Wales truly take centre stage.

Our top pick: The Riverfront, Newport

Stay at: Tredegar House Country Park Club Campsite - 3 miles away

Spectacular scenery in Wales

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Brecon Beacons National Park

Photo by @chargoesexploring
An elevated view from the top of a mountain ridge in the Brecon Beacons. The ridge and slopes disappearing in the distance in the low clouds under a orange sunlight fading sky

Rhossili Beach, Wales

Photo by Michael Gilburt
A view from a path with green bracken growing along the edges with the sea below pale is colour leading to darker blue as the sea deepens near the horizon where it meets the cloudy pale blue sky

Yr Wyddfa, Eryri National Park

Photo by Shelley Foreman

Eryri National Park, North Wales

near Coed y Llwyn Club Campsite

Photo by Derek Neeves
In the bottom left there is a motorhome parled beside a fence next to lush green fields and hills with a lake in the middle and mountains in the distance

Llangorse Lake, Brecon Beacons National Park

near Pandy Club Campsite

Member photo by David Williams

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