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What ever you want to do you’ll find it in South East Wales. Across the region there are competition quality golf courses (Ryder Cup 2010 was played at Celtic Manor, Newport), internationally recognised off-road Mountain biking circuits, short and long distance walks through scenery that can not be bettered, combined with the well known and recognised friendly welsh local communities.

The development of the region as a tourist destination (one of the 9 priority sectors for support from Welsh Government) has improved the quality of our leisure offering beyond recognition we even have a World Heritage site at Blaenavon, the Taj Mahal it may not be…but Blaenavon is unique…the industrial landscape even gives you the opportunity to go 'underground’ at Big Pit. Heritage is big in South East Wales we have numerous castles and historic buildings and heritage railways at Barry, Merthyr and Blaenavon.

The region is home to a wide variety of activities both indoor and outdoor. Boasting some of the country's most dramatic scenery and biggest shopping hubs, a heritage coastline, and a world reputation for sport and leisure, the South East Wales region really can cater for every taste. Speaking of catering with all our local produce, South East Wales has been described as a top ‘Gastro-location’ find out more about our top hotels, pubs & restaurants at walesinstyle.com and don’t forget a trip to Barry’s Island for fish & chips and a go on the ‘slots’ you never know you may just bump into Uncle Bryn and Nessa on the Gavin and Stacey trail.

Cardiff is home to the Millennium Stadium, which hosts international rugby & football games, speedway, Monster Jam and concerts. The multi-million pound regeneration of Cardiff Bay provides the Mediterranean in Wales, with a vibrant bar and restaurant quarter complemented by water based activities and festivals. It is also home to the Wales Millennium Centre which hosts opera, plays, musicals and major theatrical tours whilst the Newport Centre is a recognised venue for music and theatre.

With our colleagues from SouthernWales.com  we’ve developed our top 10 attractions, events and experiences for South East Wales…We believe you can only call yourself a true Welshman once you’ve completed all 30!