Accessible breaks in Wales

The country of Wales is a place of natural drama. It is full of things to do from visiting its many beaches, walking around mountain ranges, discovering history through ancient monuments and museums and shopping in its larger cities.

Accessible Cardiff

Cardiff offers spectacular shopping, museums, dining and entertainment. Easy to explore on foot, you can visit free museums and the spectacular Cardiff Castle, all without leaving the centre. Cardiff is an extremely accessible city because it is so flat and all the main attractions are in walking distance. It is an area rich in history, sports, culture and fun and features many disabled friendly hotels and attractions.

Cardiff can be found in South Wales in the county of Glamorgan. Right outside the capital are the counties of Bridgend and the Vale of Glamorgan which are hugely popular with holiday makers. There are the cheerful beach resorts of Barry Island and Porthcawl, plus the beautiful greenery of the vale.

Accessible South Wales

The South Wales Valleys have plenty of big green spaces as well as opportunities to brush up on your history, including the Big Pit, an attraction set in a real coal mine.

The Wye Valley and the Vale of Usk are the borderlands where King Arthur is said to have ruled. It is also an area of historic significance with the connections to Roman heritage. The Wye Valley is where the annual Hay on Wye festival, a celebration of literature, is held every year. Cardiff’s nearest neighbour, Newport, is within this region as is Abergavenny, a favourite among students.

Accessible North Wales

The north of the county is Welsh through and through. It’s a region that is passionate about the country’s language and an area rife with music and history with wonderful festivals, many of which are accessible with wheelchair access and autism friendly areas. The scenery is superb with fine beaches and Snowdonia, the mountainous heart of the south of Britain, this national park has wild landscapes and beautiful villages.
The Isle of Anglesey is an independent and historic island full of character, beauty and amazing disabled friendly adventures. There are regular celebrations focusing on local food, music, culture and the area’s heritage.

Llandudno and Colwyn Bay are a wonderful region for visitors. It was a favourite of the Victorian and Edwardian area, known as the Queen of the Welsh resorts, as such it has some of the most elegant architecture in the country. There are several interesting accessible attractions in the region for you to enjoy which have a nostalgic charm.
North East Wales has the country’s finest water features, known as the Stream in the Sky, it is the world’s tallest canal boat crossing and a World Heritage Site, which is definitely worth a visit to anyone in the area.

Accessible Mid Wales

Mid Wales is where you’ll find rich, rolling greenery and an unspoilt coastline. It’s the ideal destination for anyone looking for a rural disabled friendly holiday, there is plenty of beautiful scenery to take your breath away, plus the Brecon Beacons and the Cambrian Mountains giving you plenty of places to visit.

Ceredigion in the middle of the country has award-winning beaches and iconic harbours. It is a beautiful place to visit and includes the popular Cardigan Bay, this region inspired Dylan Thomas and is home to bottlenose dolphins among other spectacular wildlife, so keep a look out!

The Brecon Beacons is one of Wales’ national parks. It is a fabulous destination with charming market towns, and a year round programme of cultural events. The National Park offers plenty to explore with moorland, towns and at night, you’ll have uninterrupted view of the night sky.

To the West of the country there are even more things to do, including Wales’ second city, Swansea, home to the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Swansea’s beach is award-winning, plus it has some of the best locations for sports such as cycling and golf. The counties of Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire can both be found in the west of Wales. Pembrokeshire is a haven for anyone who loves beaches, it has more beaches than taxi ranks!

Wherever you choose to go in Wales, you’ll never be short for something to do or somewhere to stay!