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Scenic Towns & Places to Visit

South Wales has a great mix of lively market towns, colourful seaside resorts and smaller places full of character.

Explore historic streets, independent shops, castles, beaches, riverside walks and places where you can simply slow down and enjoy the surroundings.

Use the towns below to find somewhere that suits your day, whether you want food and shopping, coast and scenery, or a relaxed place to wander.

Scenic towns and places to visit in South Wales

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Tenby

Tenby

Tenby is one of those seaside towns where it is very easy to arrive for a few hours…

Abergavenny

Abergavenny

Abergavenny is one of South Wales's best market towns for combining good food, history and countryside in the…

Brecon

Brecon

Brecon is one of those places that works just as well for a relaxed few hours as it…

Cowbridge

Cowbridge

Cowbridge is one of the prettiest small market towns in South Wales and is a good choice when…

Hay-on-Wye

Hay-on-Wye

Hay-on-Wye is one of the most distinctive little towns in Wales. Best known around the world for its…

Mumbles

Mumbles

Mumbles is one of the easiest places near Swansea to combine a seaside walk, a bit of history,…

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