Best time to visit Wales
Best time of year to visit Wales
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.
20 THINGS TO DO IN WALES (SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 05)
Northern Lights
This incredible natural phenomenon can be seen even in Kent and Cornwall
Bottlenose Dolphins in Cardigan Bay
Summer in Cardigan Bay is marked with playful spectacles performed by dolphins
Hedgehog Rescue
Hedgehogs are now on the endangered species list in Wales
Great Orme Tramway
Ride a Victorian tramcar to feel the atmosphere of old Llandudno
Hiking Legendary Landscapes of Wales
Explore Wales with outdoor pursuits from June to October—the ideal period for hiking
Dan-yr-Ogof, the National Showcaves Centre for Wales
Explore the underworld of Brecon Beacons' caves, one of the most significant natural attractions of the UK!
Zip World
Discover this unique and very special adventure soaring hundreds of feet through the air at one hundred miles per hour!
Coasteering
An exhilarating experience and adventure in Wales which you won't quickly forget!
Dolphin & Whale Watching in Wales
Pembrokeshire, or the Celtic Deep, is the favourite feeding ground for sea mammals in Wales
Beach Season
If you are not afraid of the cold, try Welsh beaches which attract lots of holidaymakers from year to year
Atlantic Grey Seal Pups
Watch little white fluffy seal pups on the beaches of the Welsh coastline
Berry Season
Try and enjoy sweet and flavorful berries in the summer-autumn season in Wales!
Horse Riding
Explore the Brecon Beacons horseback—the experience you've never been riding before!
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch
With 58 characters this village has the longest name in Europe
Seabirds in Glan y Môr Elias
Walk along the shoreline of Glan y Môr Elias Local Nature Reserve for a real bird spectacle
Bounce Below in Llechwedd Caverns
An abandoned slate mine is turned into an underground playground
Mountain Biking
Discover the wonderful world of mountain biking and enjoy the amazing landscape of this country!
Golf Season
More golfers than ever want to be a part of the golf experience in Wales
Diving
Welsh waters can't compete with the Pacific, but still boast some wildlife and wrecks
Surfing in Wales
This exhilarating experience, both good for confidence and the spirit, is one of the best ways to make your coastal adventure in Wales unforgettable
32 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE
Porthcawl Elvis Festival
out of rangePaying 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
The Big Cheese Festival
unconfirmedTake a break in one of Europe's largest castles to enjoy the medieval traditions of Wales
Christmas at Powis Castle
out of rangeTry a fabulous Christmas at Powis Castle: Carols, Father Christmas in his grotto, and an illuminated garden
Abergavenny Steam Rally
out of rangeAmazing vintage autos can be found in Abergavenny’s Bailey Park
Atlantic Puffins on Skomer
out of rangeThese "sea parrots" really make your day and put a smile on your face!
Starling Murmuration
out of rangeTwilight is the show time in Aberystwyth Pier when the whole 50,000 starlings perform pre-roosting ballet in the sky
Royal Welsh Show
out of rangeWitness this popular agricultural event in Llanelwedd that attracts lots of visitors from all over the world
Man v Horse Marathon
unconfirmedTake part in this first-rate cross-country course of Man versus Horse and prove that you belong to the smarter species
Rhyl Air Show
out of rangeA thrilling summer celebration on North Wales' coast
Monmouth Festival
out of rangeCheck out the best live sounds of Welsh summer
Christmas Markets or Fayres
out of rangeFestive Christmas atmosphere full of Welsh traditions and charms
Saundersfoot New Years Day Swim
out of rangeCheck out this traditional charity swimming event in the icy waters of Saundersfoot on the first day of the New Year
Green Man Festival
out of rangeTry this folk-tinged event in the Brecon Beacons
Rude Health Bog Snorkelling Championships
out of rangeSpiderman, a cavewoman, Batman, mermaids, and others superheroes race in this peat bog
Eisteddfod
out of rangeThe largest and oldest celebration of Welsh culture in the world
Sheep Trekking in the Brecon Beacons
out of rangeCheck out this typical Welsh scene and try some trekking among Wale's famous fluffy residents in the Brecon Beacons
Bluebells in Bloom
out of rangeDon't miss the blooming of this natural treasure of Wales in spring—countryside fields, woodlands, and gardens are covered with blue flower carpet!
Lambing
out of rangeJoin the farmers and find out just how busy lambing season can be
St. Patrick's Day
out of rangeThe celebration of all things Irish all over the Great Britain
Wales Comic Con
out of rangeEnjoy a weekend of cosplay and pop culture at Telford International Centre
Wales Airshow (Swansea Air Show)
out of rangeThe biggest free event in Wales takes over Swansea Bay
Christmas
out of rangeChristmas tinsel, choral singing and carols in churches, roasted turkey, and pudding, of course!
Rugby Season
out of rangeAttend an exciting match of rugby at the most prestigious stadium on the planet in Cardiff!
Six Nations Championship
out of rangeWitness one of the most impressive games of rugby heroes and losers during the Six Nations Championship
Snowdrops in Bloom
out of rangeSnowdrops are a welcome sight towards the end of the winter months!
St. David's Day (Dewi Sant)
out of rangePin a daffodil flower or a leek to your clothes and become one of the Welsh to honour the patron saint of the country
Winter Hiking
out of rangeExplore the winter magic of the snow-capped peaks of Snowdonia or Brecon Beacons and walk historical trails along the Wales Coast Path
Snow Buntings
out of rangeTake a look at this showy game bird when you visit the Gronant Sand Dunes
HowTheLightGetsIn
out of rangeThe world's largest philosophy and music festival
Herefordshire Walking Festival
out of rangeExplore Welsh history and heritage during a 9-day walking festival
Great Crested Grebe at Traeth Lafan
out of rangeGreat experts of swimming and diving but unable to walk on dry land
Crab Apple Season
out of rangeTry tasty jellies or local ales made from crab apples!
