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1. Severn Bridge || 2. Porthcawl ||
3. Millennium Stadium || 4. Cardiff Castle
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a bird’s eye view
of Southern Wales
Culture and heritage, peace and relaxation, adventure and activities, shops and
sightseeing and a year round fixture of exciting and varied events mean that a
holiday to Southern Wales is a must.
How about the Wye Valley and Vale of Usk – an area of
outstanding natural beauty that straddles the Wales/England border
where the River Wye meanders peacefully through the lush meadows
and ancient woodlands that inspired Wordsworth and Turner and past
castles and abbeys which tell the story of this once fought over
borderland. It feels as though time stands still in this corner of
Southern Wales.
Or how about Cardiff – the Capital City of Wales. A thriving yet
compact city where modern blends seamlessly with history, where an
extravagant castle sits next to a modern sports stadium, high street
stores are complemented by small independent retailers and where
industrial docklands have been completely transformed into one of
Europe’s trendiest and liveliest waterfronts.
Then there’s the Glamorgan Heritage Coast and Countryside
where walkers stroll along rugged cliffs, sun worshipers bathe on
golden sandy beaches, thrill seekers surf the waves and families enjoy
the traditional seaside holidays. Head inland from the coast to get a
taste of traditional Wales, with pretty villages and interesting market
towns packed full of shops selling local produce.
Or for an insight into the rich culture and heritage of Southern
Wales take a trip to the area known the world over simply as
‘The Valleys’. Heritage centres and country parks now stand on the
sites where workers once toiled in the pits, extracting the coal that
powered the world while the numerous castles prove testament that
this peaceful part of Wales was once a fierce battleground.
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Just two hours from London yet a world away. Most
visitors travelling by road will normally travel over the
Severn Bridge – an unmistakable landmark that marks the
border between England and Wales. Once past the sign
that reads Croeso i Gymru – Welcome to Wales, it is time
for your holiday to begin.
Such is the diversity of Southern Wales it is hard to know
where to start.
Throughout the region, throughout the year you can catch a whole
host of varied and exciting events - from major international sporting
and musical occasions at the Millennium Stadium to the more local
cultural festivals. Then there’s the golf. A wonderful variety of valley
courses and challenging seaside fairways and of course the Celtic
Manor at Newport – home of the Wales Open and in 2010 the
Ryder Cup.
Southern Wales is around two hours from the major airports of
London and Birmingham while Bristol is even closer and Cardiff
International Airport will bring you straight into the heart of the
region. Access from Cardiff International Airport is now easier than
ever thanks to a brand new railway line that takes passengers straight
into the centre of Cardiff or through the picturesque Vale of
Glamorgan to the towns of Llantwit Major and Bridgend. From the
seaports of West Wales and Southern England you’ll find a first class
road network that will whisk you straight to your destination in next
to no time while main line trains connect with the extensive local
services at Newport, Cardiff and Bridgend.
Wherever you travel from, whatever your experience is, whichever
region you stay in, Southern Wales will leave you with treasured
memories.
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