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Gower |
Britain's
first designated area of outstanding natural beauty, with many
different kinds of attractions. |
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Swansea
Bay |
The
seaside quarter of Swansea City, with a beach extending from the
Tawe river barrage to Mumbles, and including the Marina, the National
Waterfront Museum and the University. |
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Mumbles |
A
village at the western end of Swansea Bay, with many shops,
restaurants and the famous pier and lighthouse. |
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National
Waterfront Museum |
The National
Waterfront Museum in Swansea, which records industry and innovation
in Wales. |
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Pembrey
Country Park |
An
area of parkland, seen from Gower across the Loughor estuary, with
one of Europe's top beaches, a miniature railway and dry ski and
toboggan runs. |
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Oakwood
Leisure Park |
A
theme park in West Wales with spectacular rides and other
attractions. Suitable for families of all ages with a special section
for young children. |
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Folly
Farm Adventure Park |
The
biggest farm attraction in Wales. Particularly suitable for
children, who can touch and feed the animals. |
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Heatherton |
A family activity
leisure park in Pembrokeshire. |
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National
Showcaves Centre |
A
set of caverns open to the public in the Swansea valley. A number of
important historical artefacts have been discovered in the caves.
Attractions for children include a dinosaur park. |
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Cardiff
Bay |
The
rapidly developing Cardiff waterfront created by the new barrage,
with many attractions. |
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Techniquest |
A
science museum on Cardiff Bay, aimed mainly at children. Lots of
hands-on exhibits and explanations of "what is happening"
for each. Presentations in an auditorium and a planetarium throughout
the day. |
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National
Museums of Wales |
The
National Museums in South Wales "bring to life" their
particular aspects of Welsh history.
The
Museum of Welsh Life is a collection of historical buildings in
Wales, relocated to St Fagans, which gives a view of life in Wales
from Celtic times.
The
Big Pit at Blaenafon is a real colliery in which one can experience
the history of coal mining in Wales.
The
Roman Legionary Museum at Caerleon depicts the Roman occupation of
Wales from AD 75 to 300. |
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Southern
Wales |
Over
forty attractions in Southern Wales |
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