

Wales offers all manner of urban excitement, perfect for people on the hunt for a spot of shopping, some fine dining and a good dollop of culture. Whether you’re after the metropolitan vibe of a capital city or the more relaxed environs of a friendly city by the sea, you’ll find it here. And who better to show you around than the locals – our city break guides have been created with the help of experts who live and work there.
By the way, we’ve taken a fairly loose interpretation of city breaks. You’ll find plenty to keep you busy in some of our larger towns too – so we’ve included them here.
2000 years of history, boho Victorian shopping arcades, rocking live music, eclectic dining… and a pub with a speaking parrot.
Historic Victorian charm, sparklingly fresh seafood, bracing coastal strolls, the UK’s longest cable car ride… and rumours of alien abductions.
Peruse artworks in over 300 galleries, be inspired by the works of our great poets and writers and rock your world at a Welsh weekend festival.
Time your visit to coincide with a major sporting event, a big music weekend, a fab food festival or a local celebration of cinema and theatre.Savour Michelin-starred cuisine, munch lunch at a cosy gastro-pub, sup on fine local ale or even sip a glass of Welsh single malt.
Stomp up ancient steps in craggy castles, wander brilliant gardens awash with blooms or hop aboard a historic heritage railway.