If you are staying for only a short break or for a weekend, it is important to make good use of the time available. Day or half day trips are generally the key to obtaining the most out of a short trip to Wales, and as luck would have it, there are plenty of activities on the bill.

I have listed below a selection of activities that awaits a visitor on any short breaks in Wales, or weekend breaks in Wales.

You can find country sports parks where you can spend and hour or two doing archery or clay pigeon shooting, or you could have a go at quad biking or go-karting if moving fast is appealing.

If you want to go cycling, walking or climbing around Wales, you can make the expeditions as long or as short as you like. As a hiker or rambler you will be happy at the number of trails that are waiting to be explored. Maybe you want to experience a short walk for less than a day, or a full camping expedition exploring the countryside.

For climbers there are half day courses available, especially indoors to enable you to maximise your time wisely. With at least a day that can be enjoyed in the Gower Peninsula or Snowdonia.

Another popular option is fishing, with a profusion of great fisheries throughout the country, you won’t waste too much time trying to find one.

Use perhaps half a day or an evening to sample the country’s culture, by a visit to a museum or art gallery or perhaps visit the Wales Millenium Museum to take in a show.

If you are not spending long in the country, you may prefer to stay in one of the delightful holiday cottages in Wales or a B&B. Wales has plenty of high-quality hotels if you don’t fancy catering for yourself or your family, and cosy, family-run B&Bs to give you a taste of home away from home.