If Wales is the Land of Castles, then Cardiff must be Castle Capital. Visit graceful Victorian shopping arcades, which tempt with independent shops and cafes. Why not visit Cardiff Bay? Cardiff Bay is best-known today for the modern development packed with restaurants, bars and the jewel-in-the-crown, Wales Millennium Centre, a world-class venue for theatre, musicals and live performance. But it’s also one of the most historic parts of Cardiff, the former docklands that built the city as it transported Welsh coal around the world.

Any visit to Stratford would not be complete without finding out more about the English poet and playwright that makes it famous. Shakespeare’s birthplace allows you to visit the house where the world’s most famous playwright was born and grew up to discover more about his early years. Other must-see Shakespeare locations include Hall’s Croft, Nash’s House and New Place, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and Mary Arden’s Farm.

You’ll be spoilt for choice by Stratford-upon-Avon’s diverse array of shops. Whether you’re treating yourself to something new or buying a gift for someone special, you can be sure to find it here. The department stores offer a wide range of choice under one roof, whilst big-name clothing, health and beauty, toys and stationery, and home stores sit alongside a fabulous selection of small independent shops, unique to Stratford-upon-Avon. It’s a shopper’s paradise! The town centre is compact and easily walkable for all.