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Quiz: Can you name these beautiful Welsh places from the pictures?
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They're all stunning places to visit. Test how well you know Wales
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Cosy coastal inn renowned for its real ales and live music named one of the best pubs in Wales
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It's now also in the running for best pub in the UK
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Nine achingly beautiful places people in Wales think are just stunning
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Our poll asked readers to name their most favourite Welsh town or village and most of you have very good taste
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The tiny Welsh beach with its own 'world class' pub that's well worth the walk
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It's one of the most picturesque pubs in Wales and a destination in its own right as a result
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15 Welsh towns so beautiful they should be world famous
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It is easy to see why so many flock to our towns during the holiday seasons
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Spot amazing sealife and end up at a stunning beach on this stunning coastal walk
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Dolphins, seals and seabirds can be spotted at this beautiful stretch of coast in west Wales
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10 Welsh coastal walks that combine our prettiest towns and villages with breathtaking scenery
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The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is a walker's paradise, with a variety of terrains and landscapes to explore.
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Quiz: See how quickly you can name these Welsh landmarks
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You'll lose a life if you get one wrong
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Easter holiday 2024: All the big events and things to do in Wales for all the family
Easter
There are some great activities you can enjoy this Easter like the Evolution Light Show, Swansea Street Food Festival and Lido Ponty
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The seven-stop road trip that sees all of Wales and beats any holiday abroad
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Experience the very best of Wales with this epic seven-day circular road trip
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The rugby prop who went up a mountain, set himself a ridiculous challenge and hasn't stopped for eleven years
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'I have seen everything from ancient forests, deep bogs, caves, had to complete cliff scrambles, cross rivers crossings and deal with every known inclement weather and terrain known to man'
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The village people drive past without thinking that's actually Wales' best-kept secret
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It has a vast beach, striking castle and wonderful places to eat, while also being surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in Wales
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The Mumbai baker making Welsh cakes from an old family recipe
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Desiree Bradford made 1,000 Welsh cakes for St David's Day - and took them to the streets of the Indian capital for locals to try
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Quiz: Which Welsh legend are you?
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Our St David's Day quiz will determine if you're more Charlotte Church or Gareth Bale
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Hundreds of readers told us Wales' greatest song of all time
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There's too many to choose from - but 900 of you did
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What is the greatest Welsh song of all time?
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It's a tough one
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The secluded Welsh lake surrounded by mountains that looks straight from a fairytale
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This hidden lake is shrouded in Welsh legend and is accessible only by foot
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The four Welsh rainforests that are the last of their kind in Europe
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Celtic rainforests, which are also referred to as Atlantic or temperate forests, are extremely rare habitats
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28 reasons Monmouthshire should be given to England for good and forgotten about
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The best places to spot snowdrops in Wales
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Snowdrops are the first sign that warmer weather is on its way at locations including Bodnant Garden and Dyffryn Gardens
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Peter Crouch reveals why he had to learn Welsh national anthem at his English school
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The England player knew all the words to Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau before he had even learnt God Save the Queen
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18 unusual wedding venues in Wales that will give you a day to remember
Weddings in Wales
There are so many brilliant and unusual wedding venues in Wales including Château Rhianfa, Hensol Castle and Plas Mawr Elizabethan Townhouse
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Welsh national anthem lyrics and how to sing Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau
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The lyrics and how to sing Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau, the national anthem of Wales, including phonetic pronunciation and the meaning in English
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16 romantic weekend getaways in Wales that are just perfect for couples
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Want to get away for a romantic break with your better half? From luxury hotels to hidden cabins, we've got your getaway covered
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