The Valleys of South Wales
Naturally speaking
You might already have a picture in your mind of what holidays in the South Wales Valleys are all about. It probably needs an update. We’d like to introduce you to The Welsh Valleys of today.
We are very proud of our Industrial Heritage, The Valleys were at the heart of the Industrial Revolution. Today you can follow the great stories and achievements of that age, history is all around, and on show in a range of Visitor Attractions, the only coal mine is Big Pit in Blaenavon where you can take a tour with an ex miner. What you will also see are country parks, lakes and forests, open hillsides and green mountains.
And here’s another surprise. The world is just waking up to the fact that The Valleys are home to a captivating choice of attractions and places to visits, like Caerphilly Castle or Blaenavon, a World Heritage site. Not to mention the wide range of activities and events that can be played out against our terrific landscape.
So you’ll find that things have changed. But what hasn’t altered is the strong Valleys spirit. Walk into any hotel or restaurant and you will find that Valleys folk are genuinely warm and friendly. It all comes naturally in the South Wales Valleys – the Heart & Soul of Wales.
For holidays or short breaks in South Wales, The Valleys make a refreshing change.
News
Events Highlights
South Wales shares its Top 10 Valleys Essentials (14/03/2011)
Welsh-Italian ice cream parlours, mountain biking and castles are some of the attractions that feature in a new list of the top ten things to...
Sirhowy Valley back to its best for walking and cycling (10/05/2011)
A beautiful section of the Celtic Trail walking and cycling route near Ynys Hywel in the Sirhowy Valley has reopened today (Tuesday 10 May, 2011)...
New leisure destination to open in Ferndale (20/04/2011)
A Sports Bar, 70 cover restaurant and Sir Stanley Baker Lounge will open in early May as part of The Rhondda Life social enterprise project ...
Rough Guide author reveals his Valleys Essentials (17/12/2010)
What’s your ultimate Valleys experience? Cycling high up in the Afan Forest? Journeying underground to relive our industrial past at Big Pit?...
Caerphilly Farmers' Market
A farmers' market selling a range of different produce including eggs, meat, cheese, cakes, bread, honey, preserves, plants and woodcraft. Venue...
Ideas and Inspiration
Featured Attractions
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Big Pit: National Coal Museum
Big Pit is a real coal mine and one of Britain's leading mining museums. With facilities to educate and entertain all ages, Big Pit is an exciting and informative...
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Go Ape! Tree Top Adventure - Margam Country Park
Take to the trees and experience an exhilarating course of rope bridges, tarzan swings and zip slides...all set high above the forest floor.
Video highlights
Only Boys Aloud rehearsal in Aberdare Rugby Club
Join the Merthyr and Aberdare members of Only Boys Aloud rehearsing at Aberdare Rugby Club.
The Valleys best bits
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Only Boys Aloud rehearsal in Aberdare Rugby Club
Join the Merthyr and Aberdare members of Only Boys Aloud rehearsing at Aberdare Rugby Club.
Duration: 04:02
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THE VALLEYS FILM
Minutes: 1-5 A brief tour of The Valleys. Minutes: 5-8 What youve told us so far.
Duration: 08:05
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Only Men Aloud Homecoming Concert in New Tredegar
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO of Britains favourite choir, Only Men Aloud, visited The Valleys on 28 February 2010 for a special performance in New Tredegar, as part of The Valleys Homecoming campaign. They were also joined by special guest Bonnie Tyler for an unique rendition of 80s classic A total eclipse of the Heart on the evening.
Duration: 02:21
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The Lostprophets Homecoming Press Conference and Gig
The Lostprophets go back to school to launch The Valleys Homecoming campaign
Duration: 01:20











