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Wales is a green country for a reason—it rains here any time of year. The shoulder season from April through May is the best time to visit Wales when flowers bloom, Atlantic puffins take over Skomer, and baby lambs roam the fields. Summer is the busiest season of the year with nice weather but higher prices, so early booking is a good idea. Time from June to August is full of exclusive events like the Big Cheese Festival and Eisteddfod, the celebration of Welsh culture. The breezy period between September and November sees dispersing crowds, more affordable hotel rates, stunning forest hues, and craziness of Porthcawl Elvis Festival. Welsh winters offer lots of things to do from Saundersfoot New Years Day Swim to watching starling murmuration and snow hiking.

51 things to do in Wales

Rugby Season

November–April Activity

Attend an exciting match of rugby at the most prestigious stadium on the planet in Cardiff!

Zip World

all year round Activity

Discover this unique and very special adventure soaring hundreds of feet through the air at one hundred miles per hour!

Atlantic Grey Seal Pups

August–December Nature

Watch little white fluffy seal pups on the beaches of the Welsh coastline

St. David's Day (Dewi Sant)

March 1 Event

Pin a daffodil flower or a leek to your clothes and become one of the Welsh to honour the patron saint of the country

Golf Season

May–September Activity

More golfers than ever want to be a part of the golf experience in Wales

Winter (Gaeaf)

December, January, February Weather

The only thing that you can be certain about, concerning Welsh weather, is its uncertainty

Hedgehog Rescue

April–October Activity

Hedgehogs are now on the endangered species list in Wales

Winter Hiking

December–February Activity

Explore the winter magic of the snow-capped peaks of Snowdonia or Brecon Beacons and walk historical trails along the Wales Coast Path

Surfing in Wales

September–April (prime season) | April–October (classes and camping) Activity

This exhilarating experience, both good for confidence and the spirit, is one of the best ways to make your coastal adventure in Wales unforgettable

Green Man Festival

August 15-18, 2024 Event

Try this folk-tinged event in the Brecon Beacons

Man v Horse Marathon

June 8, 2024 Event

Take part in this first-rate cross-country course of Man versus Horse and prove that you belong to the smarter species

Horse Riding

May–July | September Activity

Explore the Brecon Beacons horseback—the experience you've never been riding before!

Six Nations Championship

February–March Event

Witness one of the most impressive games of rugby heroes and losers during the Six Nations Championship

Snow Buntings

December–February Nature

Take a look at this showy game bird when you visit the Gronant Sand Dunes

Bluebells in Bloom

April–May Nature

Don't miss the blooming of this natural treasure of Wales in spring—countryside fields, woodlands, and gardens are covered with blue flower carpet!

Christmas

December 24–December 25 Event

Christmas tinsel, choral singing and carols in churches, roasted turkey, and pudding, of course!

Saundersfoot New Years Day Swim

January 1 Event

Check out this traditional charity swimming event in the icy waters of Saundersfoot on the first day of the New Year

Rude Health Bog Snorkelling Championships

August 25, 2024 Event

Spiderman, a cavewoman, Batman, mermaids, and other superheroes race in this peat bog

Snowdrops in Bloom

January–March Nature

Snowdrops are a welcome sight towards the end of the winter months!

Coasteering

June–November Activity

An exhilarating experience and adventure in Wales which you won't quickly forget!

Diving

March–October Activity

Welsh waters can't compete with the Pacific, but still boast some wildlife and wrecks

Crab Apple Season

August Food

Try tasty jellies or local ales made from crab apples!

Great Orme Tramway

late March–late October Activity

Ride a Victorian tramcar to feel the atmosphere of old Llandudno

Bottlenose Dolphins in Cardigan Bay

June–September Activity

Summer in Cardigan Bay is marked with playful spectacles performed by dolphins

Porthcawl Elvis Festival

September 27-29, 2024 Event

Paying tribute of love to the King of Rock'n'Roll, for several years they clothe Elvis Presley' suits and wigs, imitate an immortal voice and motions, despite the age and sex

Royal Welsh Show

July 22-25, 2024 Event

Witness this popular agricultural event in Llanelwedd that attracts lots of visitors from all over the world

Sheep Trekking in the Brecon Beacons

April–August Activity

Check out this typical Welsh scene and try some trekking among Wale's famous fluffy residents in the Brecon Beacons

Hiking Legendary Landscapes of Wales

June–October Activity

Explore Wales with outdoor pursuits from June to October—the ideal period for hiking

Christmas at Powis Castle

December 2–31, 2023 Event

Try a fabulous Christmas at Powis Castle: Carols, Father Christmas in his grotto, and an illuminated garden

Berry Season

June–October Food

Try and enjoy sweet and flavorful berries in the summer-autumn season in Wales!

The Big Cheese Festival

July, 2024 Event

Take a break in one of Europe's largest castles to enjoy the medieval traditions of Wales

Starling Murmuration at Aberystwyth Pier

November–February Nature

Twilight is the show time in Aberystwyth Pier when the whole 50,000 starlings perform pre-roosting ballet in the sky

Autumn (Hydref)

September, October, Novenber Weather

An umbrella, sturdy shoes, and waterproof outerwear—your must have “Wales wardrobe" for this time of year

Christmas Markets (Fayres)

early November–early January Event

Festive Christmas atmosphere full of Welsh traditions and charms

Eisteddfod

August 3–10, 2024 Event

The largest and oldest celebration of Welsh culture in the world

Monmouth Festival

late July–early August 2022 Event

Check out the best live sounds of Welsh summer

Lambing

April Nature

Join the farmers and find out just how busy lambing season can be

Mountain Biking

early May–late October Activity

Discover the wonderful world of mountain biking and enjoy the amazing landscape of this country!

Dan-yr-Ogof, the National Showcaves Centre for Wales

April–October Nature

Explore the underworld of Brecon Beacons' caves, one of the most significant natural attractions of the UK!

Atlantic Puffins on Skomer

mid April–July (best early to mid-July) Nature

These "sea parrots" really make your day and put a smile on your face!

Abergavenny Steam Rally

May 26-27, 2024 Event

Amazing vintage autos can be found in Abergavenny’s Bailey Park

Beach Season

June–September Activity

If you are not afraid of the cold, try Welsh beaches which attract lots of holidaymakers from year to year

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year round Activity

With 58 characters this village has the longest name in Europe

Bounce Below in Llechwedd Caverns

year round Activity

An abandoned slate mine is turned into an underground playground

HowTheLightGetsIn

May 24-27, 2024 Event

The world's largest philosophy and music festival

Northern Lights

late September–mid-March Nature

This incredible natural phenomenon can be seen even in Kent and Cornwall

St. Patrick's Day

March 10–17, 2024 Event

The celebration of all things Irish all over the Great Britain

Dolphin & Whale Watching in Wales

May–February Nature

Pembrokeshire, or the Celtic Deep, is the favourite feeding ground for sea mammals in Wales

Wales Airshow (Swansea Air Show)

July 6–7, 2024 Event

The biggest free event in Wales takes over Swansea Bay

Rhyl Air Show

August 26–27, 2023 Event

A thrilling summer celebration on North Wales' coast

Wales Comic Con

April 6–7, 2024 Event

Enjoy a weekend of cosplay and pop culture at Telford International Centre

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