I think October is my favorite time of year to start planning our summer holidays. We're planning a 12- to 14-day trip to Wales (with a few detours into England) next July. After quite a bit of reading, we’ve put together a first itinerary. Just to set the scene: we’re a couple in our late 30s (38 and 37), traveling with our kids aged 9 and 6. We’ll be leaving from Champagne with our car—a sedan—and crossing the Channel by ferry. For the legend: purple stars (things we’d like to see, though we’ll obviously prioritize based on your feedback), orange beds (two-night stops), green beds (one-night stops). Ashford will be a quick overnight stop on the way out, and Swindon a brief stop on the way back (this one might be skipped depending on ferry times). Don’t be surprised not to see Caerphilly or Tintern—they’re already ticked off from our Scotland road trip! 😉
Here’s our shortlist of things to see (in no particular order), keeping in mind we’re especially keen on historical sites like castles, religious landmarks, and a few scenic walks:
Pembroke, Aberaeron, Aberystwyth, Arthur's Stone, Brecon Beacons, Abereiddy Bay, Cadair Idris, Caernarfon, Conwy, Carew Castle, Dolbardarn Castle, Dolgoch Falls, Fforest Fawr, Gower Peninsula, Harlech Castle, Laugharne, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgor... (you get the idea, lol), Llanthony Priory, St. Andrew's Church, Pen y Fan, Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Puzzle Wood, Skirrid Inn, Mount Snowdon, St Davids Bishop's Palace, Stokesay Castle, Tenby, Tretower Castle, Valle Crucis Abbey. Thanks in advance to anyone who shares feedback! 😎
