Places To Visit In Wales

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Wales is bordered by England at its east while the west is surrounded by the Irish Sea and Atlantic Ocean. Courtesy to its ethereal landscape Wales has been an ideal tourist destination since many years now. Besides natural delights, Wales is home to numerous activity centers and museums.
Here is a quick rundown about the famous tourist attractions of Wales.
• Want to know the history of Wales then the National Museum at Cardiff must be on your ‘to-see’ list. The museum hosts a light and sound show detailing the audience about the evolution of Wales.
• LC2 is the most popular water park of Wales. Here you can enjoy riding the high water slides and playing with your kids in the fun pool. This spot is really popular among the children and if you want to give a special gift to your kid on his birthday a trip to LC2 would really be a great choice.
• If your kids hate studying science then take them to Techniquest, a popular discovery and science centre. The museum has 160 interactive exhibits which will help your little ones learn some basic scientific facts as well as grow their interests in ...
... Science.
• If you have always wished to experience the thrill of climbing rocks then include Boulders at Cardiff in your must-visit list. No matter whether you are a beginner or an experienced climber, you will enjoy the experience. The climbers get advanced equipments. Even if you are completely unaware of the basic of rock climbing you will get an efficient instructor to guide you.
• If you want to relax and yet soak in wonders of the past then you must visit St. Fagans National History Museum. It is also an ideal picnic spot.
• Big Pit National coal museum organizes underground tour. You will be lowered 90 meters down the Big Pit mineshaft and will be guided by a real miner. You will get a first-hand account of the life of a miner and experience the adventurous life. During the tour the visitors are supposed to wear helmet, cap lamp, belt, battery and ‘self rescuer’.
• If it’s a rainy day and your kids want to go on a short trip then Llangorse Activity Centre is the perfect destination. It is a place that provides you with plenty of indoor activities including rock climbing, walking across the ropes, scrambling through the nets etc.
Though there are several accommodations options available in Wales, self catering lodges and cottages are the most popular ones. Living in a self catering lodge allows you to roam about the place as per your schedule and also lets you meet the local people at the markets or nearby farms. You do not have to maintain your lunch or dinner hours as per the restaurant schedule, you can enjoy the local delicacies whenever you want. You can ask someone from the nearby villages to come and cook for you. Self catering lodges and cottages in Wales is also ideal for newly married couples who want to enjoy the holiday on their own and do not want to be disturbed.