As the capital of Wales, Cardiff to the south of the country is the most popular city for tourists and the largest of the six cities with a population of 362,750. Cardiff is a fantastic multicultural city with so much to see and do which makes it such an appealing destination for tourists. The city has even been voted as Europe’s third best capital city to live in. The Museum of Cardiff is the ideal place to learn about the entire history of the city. Situated in the very heart of the city is Cardiff Castle, another historical gem that documents 2,000 years of the city’s history. Cardiff Bay is where you’ll find many of the city’s bustling bars and restaurants. The bay is Europe’s largest waterfront development and is now a modern and lively social hub.

Newport is located to the north of Cardiff in the southeast of Wales, a city that was once the largest coal-exporting port in the country. Nowadays, Newport is a thriving university town with a great multicultural vibe and a fascinating history. Friars Walk is the city’s main shopping centre and leisure complex with high-street shops, restaurants, a cinema and a bowling alley. Newport Transporter Bridge is arguably the best-known landmark in the city. This is only one of six working transporter bridges in the world. Tourists can sail under it on a gondola or, if brave enough, climb up its towers and walk across the gangway.

With a population of only 1,840, St David’s is not only the smallest city in Wales, it’s the smallest city in Britain. St David’s was only awarded city status in 1995, however the city’s roots date back to the 5th century when St David himself lived there. Although a small city, St Davids has plenty to offer tourists. St David’s Cathedral is one of the country’s most iconic religious sites where you can learn about both the city of St Davids and the patron saint himself. Tourists can also visit some offshore islands from St Davids, including Ramsey, Grassholm, Skomer and Skokholm.

Falling just behind St David’s in terms of size and population, St Asaph is the second-smallest city in both Wales and Britain. St Asaph is surrounded by countryside and is close to a number of busy coastal towns including Rhyl, Llandudno and Abergele. St Asaph Cathedral is the city’s most popular landmark. Dating back to the 13th century, the cathedral is the smallest ancient cathedral in Britain. Here is where you can find the William Morgan Bible, the first version of the whole bible that was translated into Welsh. The city usually plays host to the North Wales International Music Festival which attracts musicians from all over Wales and beyond. This year the festival took place virtually

The city of Swansea is located on the south coast of Wales and is the second largest of the six cities. Swansea Bay is this area’s most attractive feature. Not only is Swansea Bay the city beach, it’s also the name given to the wider destination too – Swansea, Mumbles and Gower. Swansea was the birthplace and home of one of the country’s most popular poets, Dylan Thomas, so the city pays huge respect to him. The Dylan Thomas Centre is an exhibition of the life and work of the Dylan Thomas, offering tours and guides to learn all about the literary giant.

Bangor is a small yet lively community in Gwynedd to the northwest of Wales best known as a cathedral city and the oldest city in the country. Like St Davids and St Asaph, this city’s main attraction is also its beautiful cathedral. Bangor Cathedral was established during the 6th century, dedicated to its founder, Saint Deiniol. Bangor is a very popular student city too. There are an estimated 10,000 students, compared to an estimated 8,000 residents. Visitors can reach Snowdonia National Park from Bangor in just over 30 minutes by car, an area regulary voted as one of the most scenic places in the world.  

Spend a week in Wales and visit these cultural cities. Our Wales in a Week package can take you to these wonderful destinations. You can view our sample itinerary here, or we can custom build this package to suit your wishes and budget. Do not hesitate to contact us directly to speak with one of our travel experts. Best of Scotland Holidays arrange custom built holiday packages in Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales.

In the beginning, it was a custom of the upper class. But today it is a gathering for family and friends. Between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m.

England's summer weather is cool, with no snowfall and occasional rainfall. Many visitors say that these are the best months to visit England, as it's safer not to encounter any weather complications.

In the beginning, it was a custom of the upper class. But today it is a gathering for family and friends. Between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m.

Delevingne made her modeling debut at the age of 10 wearing hats that photographer Bruce Weber published in the Italian edition of Vogue.

This grated potato and flour preparation can be accompanied with proteins such as chorizo ​​or bacon, which is why it is ideal for recharging the body with energy.

 

ü  Newport: Newport is located to the north of Cardiff in the southeast of Wales, a city that was once the largest coal-exporting port in the country. Nowadays, Newport is a thriving university town with a great multicultural vibe and a fascinating history. Friars Walk is the city’s main shopping centre and leisure complex with high-street shops, restaurants, a cinema and a bowling alley. Newport Transporter Bridge is arguably the best-known landmark in the city. This is only one of six working transporter bridges in the world. Tourists can sail under it on a gondola or, if brave enough, climb up its towers and walk across the gangway.

ü  Swansea  : The city of Swansea is located on the south coast of Wales and is the second largest of the six cities. Swansea Bay is this area’s most attractive feature. Not only is Swansea Bay the city beach, it’s also the name given to the wider destination too – Swansea, Mumbles and Gower. Swansea was the birthplace and home of one of the country’s most popular poets, Dylan Thomas, so the city pays huge respect to him. The Dylan Thomas Centre is an exhibition of the life and work of the Dylan Thomas, offering tours and guides to learn all about the literary giant.  

ü  Bangor is a small yet lively community in Gwynedd to the northwest of Wales best known as a cathedral city and the oldest city in the country. Like St Davids and St Asaph, this city’s main attraction is also its beautiful cathedral. Bangor Cathedral was established during the 6th century, dedicated to its founder, Saint Deiniol. Bangor is a very popular student city too. There are an estimated 10,000 students, compared to an estimated 8,000 residents. Visitors can reach Snowdonia National Park from Bangor in just over 30 minutes by car, an area regulary voted as one of the most scenic places in the world.  

as Sandyhaven House in Pembrokeshire.[5]

 

A further example is likely to be the prominent East Gate tower of Powis Castle. The East Gate appears to have been a tower house, which had an entrance made through the vaulted undercroft, probably in the 17th century. An extra storey was added to the tower in 1815–1818 when Sir Robert Smirke re-fenestrated the castle and added Gothic Revival battlements.[6]

 

 Also on the Welsh border, close to Welshpool is Wattlesburgh. Many of the English tower houses, such as Tattershall Castle or Buckden Palace are slightly later and larger than the Welsh examples, and built of brick.

Apart from tower houses, there are a number of stone-built first floor hall buildings, where the hall is mounted over an undercroft. These include Owain Glyndŵr's Parliament House in Machynlleth. Most examples are found in southern Wales with a cluster of buildings in Pembrokeshire. The distribution of Tower and other houses in Wales with vaulted ceilings have been mapped and listed by Peter Smith.[7]

They also occur as early merchant's houses in Haverfordwest, Pembroke and Tenby. In some cases the hall is accessed by an outer stair, as is the case at Pentre Ifan Barn at Nevern in Pembrokeshire.[8

Eastington belonged to the Perrot family in the 15th century. There is a further complex of Medieval stone houses at East Orchard, St Athan, in Glamorgan which belonged to the de Berkerolles family in the 14th century. The group of buildings includes a first floor hall house with outside chimney, which also had a separate kitchen block

Another example is Eastington at Rhoscrowther, Pembrokeshire, which has been called a tower house, but is more correctly a first floor hall house, with an outside stair and crenulations with a side tower.[9]