Wales
History
Gruffydd ap Llywelyn briefly united much of Wales under one ruler.
The Statute of Rhuddlan brought Wales under English crown administration.
The Laws in Wales Acts abolished Welsh law and made English the language of the courts.
The National Assembly for Wales opened after devolution.
The legislature became known as Senedd Cymru, the Welsh Parliament.
Part ofEuropeMore countries, cities and routes.Short facts
RegionBritish Isles
LanguageWelsh, English
Time zoneGMT (UTC+0)
Drives onLeft
Worth seeing
- Snowdonia: Mountain routes, slate towns and national park scenery.
- Cardiff: Capital city, castle, bayfront and rugby weekends.
- Coast and castles: Pembrokeshire beaches, medieval castles and compact rail-road trips.
Planning questions
What is Wales known for?Mountains, castles, Welsh language, rugby and rugged coastline.
What is the capital?Cardiff.
Which language is useful?English is widely used; Welsh is official and visible across the country.
Upcoming events
Use Cardiff as the first planning anchor for Wales, then compare the city, food and worth-seeing notes on this page.
Food & drink
Known for
SnowdoniaCardiffcastlesrugbyWelsh language