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Wales

Region · 🇬🇧 Storbritannia
Innbyggertall 3 131 640
Areal 20 762 km²
Tidssone Europe/London
Wales

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Wales' Must-See Treasures

Wales features medieval fortresses like the UNESCO-listed Caernarfon Castle and the moated Caerphilly Castle. Natural landmarks include the peaks of Bannau Brycheiniog and the 90-foot Henrhyd Falls. Cultural sites range from the open-air St Fagans National Museum of History to the Victorian Cardiff Central Market and the industrial heritage of the Parys Mountain copper mines. The coastline is defined by the South Stack cliffs and historic 19th-century lighthouses.

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Welsh Heritage Trail

This trail spans centuries of Welsh history, featuring UNESCO World Heritage sites like the 13th-century Caernarfon Castle and the industrial Blaenavon Ironworks. It includes Roman remains at Caerleon Amphitheatre, medieval strongholds like the concentric Caerphilly Castle, and the ruins of Cistercian abbeys at Cymer and Whitland. The list also highlights industrial feats, such as the Pontsarn Viaduct and the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal, alongside ancient megaliths like Maen Llia and the unique coracle-associated Manordeifi Old Church.

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Castles and Fortifications of Wales

This collection spans centuries of Welsh military and residential architecture, ranging from King Edward I's UNESCO-listed fortress at Caernarfon to the massive concentric moats of Caerphilly Castle. It features 13th-century ruins at Aberystwyth and Kidwelly alongside Victorian Gothic masterpieces like Castell Coch. The list also includes coastal defenses such as the 18th-century Fishguard Fort and grand manor houses like St Fagans and Kentchurch Court, illustrating the evolution of Welsh defensive sites into stately homes.

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Bridges and Aqueducts

This collection features significant engineering feats across South Wales, ranging from the rare Newport Transporter Bridge—one of only a few remaining worldwide—to the 19th-century stone viaducts of Pontsarn and Cefn Coed. It highlights the industrial heritage of the Swansea and Monmouthshire & Brecon canals, showcasing historic aqueducts and railway crossings that shaped the region’s transport history through the Brecon Beacons and the Usk and Loughor river valleys.

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Historic Churches and Sacred Sites

This collection showcases the architectural and spiritual landscape of Wales, spanning medieval cathedrals to remote country chapels. Key highlights include the Gothic architecture of Llandaff Cathedral, the ruins of the 12th-century Llanthony Priory in the Vale of Ewyas, and the Grade I listed Holy Cross Church at Mwnt. The list features diverse sites such as the tidal-island church of Eglwys Cwyfan and various Baptist and Calvinistic Methodist chapels that reflect the country's nonconformist history and rural heritage across Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and Monmouthshire.

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Museums and Galleries of Wales

Wales' cultural landscape is defined by its industrial past and Roman roots. This collection features the open-air St Fagans National Museum of History and the underground tours at Big Pit National Coal Museum. Visitors can explore Roman ruins in Caerleon, maritime traditions in Holyhead, and the literary legacy of Dylan Thomas in Laugharne. From the neo-Gothic Pierhead Building in Cardiff Bay to the sustainable innovations at the Centre for Alternative Technology, these sites preserve the nation's evolution from a global industrial hub to a modern cultural center.

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Parks and Gardens

Explore South Wales' diverse landscapes through this collection of botanical gardens and historical estates. From the 130-acre Bute Park in Cardiff's city center to the medieval Aberglasney House, these sites offer significant horticultural and architectural interest. The list includes the National Botanic Garden of Wales' restored Double Walled Garden and the expansive Brecon Beacons National Park. Visitors can find Victorian-style landscaping at Dyffryn Gardens or walk through the open-air heritage exhibits at St Fagans National Museum of History.

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Wales' Natural Wonders

Wales' landscape is defined by its geological diversity, featuring the highest peaks of the Brecon Beacons, such as Pen y Fan, and extensive cave systems like the 17-kilometre Dan-Yr-Ogof. The region contains glacial lakes like Llyn Tegid and Victorian engineering projects like the Cardiff Bay Barrage and Lake Vyrnwy. Coastal highlights include the limestone cliffs of the Gower Peninsula and the Llŷn Peninsula's secluded waterfalls. From the raised bogs of Cors Caron to the cascading falls of the River Mellte, these sites showcase the country’s varied upland and aquatic environments.

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Typisk vær i januar

Dårlig
  • 7° (føles som 1°) · ekstremer -1°–11°
  • 4° om natten
  • 18 regnværsdager
  • 1 soldag
  • 2 soltimer per dag
  • Tørr luft
  • Lett bris
  • 8 °C · for kaldt å bade
  • UV-indeks 0 · lav

Typisk vær i februar

Dårlig
  • 7° (føles som 2°) · ekstremer -1°–11°
  • 4° om natten
  • 16 regnværsdager
  • 2 soldager
  • 3 soltimer per dag
  • Tørr luft
  • Lett bris
  • 8 °C · for kaldt å bade
  • UV-indeks 1 · lav

Typisk vær i mars

Dårlig
  • 9° (føles som 4°) · ekstremer 0°–13°
  • 4° om natten
  • 15 regnværsdager
  • 5 soldager
  • 5 soltimer per dag
  • Tørr luft
  • Lett bris
  • 8 °C · for kaldt å bade
  • UV-indeks 2 · lav

Typisk vær i april

Dårlig
  • 11° (føles som 7°) · ekstremer 1°–16°
  • 5° om natten
  • 14 regnværsdager
  • 8 soldager
  • 7 soltimer per dag
  • Tørr luft
  • Lett bris
  • 9 °C · for kaldt å bade
  • UV-indeks 3 · moderat

Typisk vær i mai

Brukbart
  • 14° (føles som 10°) · ekstremer 4°–19°
  • 8° om natten
  • 15 regnværsdager
  • 8 soldager
  • 8 soltimer per dag
  • Tørr luft
  • Lett bris
  • 12 °C · for kaldt å bade
  • UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Typisk vær i juni

Brukbart
  • 16° (føles som 13°) · ekstremer 8°–21°
  • 11° om natten
  • 15 regnværsdager
  • 7 soldager
  • 8 soltimer per dag
  • Tørr luft
  • Lett bris
  • 14 °C · for kaldt å bade
  • UV-indeks 5 · moderat

Typisk vær i juli

Bra
  • 18° (føles som 16°) · ekstremer 10°–23°
  • 13° om natten
  • 17 regnværsdager
  • 5 soldager
  • 7 soltimer per dag
  • Tørr luft
  • Lett bris
  • 16 °C · for kaldt å bade
  • UV-indeks 5 · moderat

Typisk vær i august

Bra
  • 18° (føles som 16°) · ekstremer 10°–22°
  • 13° om natten
  • 18 regnværsdager
  • 5 soldager
  • 6 soltimer per dag
  • Behagelig luftfuktighet
  • Lett bris
  • 18 °C · for kaldt å bade
  • UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Typisk vær i september

Brukbart
  • 16° (føles som 13°) · ekstremer 9°–20°
  • 12° om natten
  • 16 regnværsdager
  • 5 soldager
  • 5 soltimer per dag
  • Tørr luft
  • Lett bris
  • 17 °C · for kaldt å bade
  • UV-indeks 3 · moderat

Typisk vær i oktober

Dårlig
  • 13° (føles som 9°) · ekstremer 5°–17°
  • 9° om natten
  • 19 regnværsdager
  • 2 soldager
  • 3 soltimer per dag
  • Tørr luft
  • Lett bris
  • 15 °C · for kaldt å bade
  • UV-indeks 1 · lav

Typisk vær i november

Dårlig
  • 10° (føles som 5°) · ekstremer 2°–14°
  • 7° om natten
  • 20 regnværsdager
  • 1 soldag
  • 2 soltimer per dag
  • Tørr luft
  • Lett bris
  • 13 °C · for kaldt å bade
  • UV-indeks 1 · lav

Typisk vær i desember

Dårlig
  • 8° (føles som 2°) · ekstremer 0°–12°
  • 5° om natten
  • 19 regnværsdager
  • 0 soldager
  • 1 soltime per dag
  • Tørr luft
  • Lett bris
  • 10 °C · for kaldt å bade
  • UV-indeks 0 · lav

Klimadata: NASA POWER (MERRA-2); NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Praktisk informasjon

Valuta
britiske pund GBP £ · Kortbetaling · Allment akseptert
Nødnumre
999 Politi · Ambulanse · Brannvesen
Elektrisitet
Type G
230 V · 50 Hz
Språk
engelsk
Kranvann
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Kjøreside
Venstre
Retningsnummer
+44
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Turer og aktiviteter

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