9 days in Wales Itinerary

Swansea, officially known as the City and County of Swansea, is a coastal city and county in Wales. Popular historic sites such as Raglan Castle and Kidwelly Castle are in your itinerary. National Roman Legion Museum and St Fagans National Museum of History are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get out of town with these interesting Swansea side-trips: Penderyn Distillery Brecon Beacons (in Penderyn), Big Pit National Coal Museum (in Blaenavon) and Caerleon Amphitheatre (in Caerleon). It doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Oxwich Bay and look for all kinds of wild species at Three Cliffs Bay.

To find ratings, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Swansea trip planner.

London to Swansea is an approximately 3.5-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in February, and nighttime lows around 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) so you can drive to Tenby.

Tenby is a walled seaside town in Pembrokeshire, Wales, on the western side of Carmarthen Bay, and the name for the local government community of Tenby.Notable features of Tenby include of sandy beaches; the 13th century medieval town walls, including the Five Arches barbican gatehouse; the 15th century St. Kick off your visit on the 18th (Sat): explore the historical opulence of Carew Castle & Tidal Mill, enjoy the sand and surf at Manorbier Beach, then step into the grandiose world of Manorbier Castle, and finally contemplate the long history of Tudor Merchant's House. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Sun): explore the historical opulence of Lamphey Bishop's Palace, look for all kinds of wild species at Pembrokeshire Falconry, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Newgale Beach.

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You can drive from Swansea to Tenby in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. February in Tenby sees daily highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can go by car to Porthmadog.

Porthmadog, known locally as "Port", and since 1974, rendered into Welsh from its former Anglicised form, Portmadoc, is a small coastal town and community in the Eifionydd area of Gwynedd, in Wales. On the 20th (Mon), enjoy the sand and surf at Harlech Beach, steep yourself in history at Portmeirion Village, and then kick back and relax at Morfa Bychan - Black Rock Sands.

To see photos, ratings, and tourist information, read Porthmadog road trip site.

Getting from Tenby to Porthmadog by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. February in Porthmadog sees daily highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Dwyran.

Dwyran is a village on the island of Anglesey, in north-west Wales., in the community of Rhosyr. On the 21st (Tue), brush up on your military savvy at Tacla Taid - Anglesey Transport and Agriculture Museum and cafe, then look for all kinds of wild species at Newborough Warren & Ynys Llanddwyn, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Llanddwyn Beach.

For more things to do, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Dwyran road trip planning website.

You can drive from Porthmadog to Dwyran in an hour. Another option is to drive. In February, daytime highs in Dwyran are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) so you can drive to Llandudno.

Llandudno is a seaside resort, town and community in Conwy County Borough, Wales, located on the Creuddyn peninsula, which protrudes into the Irish Sea. Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Wed): tour the pleasant surroundings at Benllech Beach, look for all kinds of wild species at South Stack Cliffs RSPB Reserve, and then kick back and relax at West Shore Beach. On your second day here, don't miss a visit to Great Orme, admire the sheer force of Aber Falls, then step into the grandiose world of Conwy Castle, and finally kick back and relax at Angel Bay.

For ratings, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Llandudno itinerary planning site.

You can drive from Dwyran to Llandudno in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. In February, plan for daily highs up to 9°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) to allow time to take a train back home.