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Some reasons to visit Wales

There are many different reasons to visit Wales. Ask most people, and they’ll start talking about the history and heritage, whilst others will say about the people and the wonderful countryside including 3 National Parks, and 5 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Although Wales is part of Britain, it both looks and it feels different. Wales has the things you like about Britain (including great fish & chips), but also has it's own language, a Celtic history that stretches back to pre-Roman times, with over 600 castles to visit! Then there’s the Welsh National Opera (one of the world’s premier Opera Companies), the largest single-span glasshouse in the world
(at the National Botanic Garden of Wales).

A little about the History

Originally (and traditionally) a Celtic land and one of the Celtic nations, a distinct Welsh national identity emerged in the early fifth century, after the Roman withdrawal from Britain. The 13th-century defeat of Llewelyn by Edward I completed the Anglo-Norman conquest of Wales and brought about centuries of English occupation. Wales was subsequently incorporated into England with the Laws in Wales Acts 1535–1542, creating the legal entity known today as England and Wales. However, distinctive Welsh politics developed in the 19th century, and in 1881 the Welsh Sunday Closing Act became the first legislation applied exclusively to Wales. In 1955 Cardiff was proclaimed as national capital and in 1999 the National Assembly for Wales was created, which holds responsibility for a range of devolved matters.

Wales is packed with stunning countryside views, steaped in history and proud of its many traditions.
There really is something for everyone in Wales and the BEST way to get the full experience is by camping.
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