Cardiff, Royal Mint and Mines

5 Day Itinerary

• Day 1:

  Local departure by coach or Home Connect service then to Cardiff for a four-night stay.

  Included meals: Dinner

• Day 2: Swansea

  A city by the sea! Enjoy the sweeping waterfront of Swansea Bay, explore the old Swansea Market or learn more at The Dylan Thomas Centre – a permanent exhibition dedicated to the life and times of one of Wales' literary giants. No visit to Swansea is complete without trying one of the famous ice cream parlours!

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  Swansea

  

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  • Swansea

• Day 3: Cardiff and The Royal Mint Experience

  Today we visit Cardiff, Wales' capital city. This is a small city that offers plenty – from the historic castle to the modern Millennium Stadium, it is a delight to explore.

  Later in the day we visit the Royal Mint Experience. This fascinating and interactive museum will teach you more about the process, history and people behind the coins in your pocket!

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  Cardiff Castle

  

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  • Cardiff Castle
  • Royal Mint Experience

• Day 4: Welsh Experience – The Big Pit, Penderyn Distillery and the Welsh Mining Museum

  Learn more about 'black gold' and explore the history of the Welsh coal industry at The Big Pit, where you can relive a bygone age on a tour led by former miners.

  We'll continue our heritage day with a visit to the fascinating Welsh Mining Experience, learning about the mining communities of the area before calling at Penderyn Distillery, nestled in the foothills of the Brecon Beacons, for a tour and tasting.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  Big Pit National Coal Museum

  

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  • Big Pit National Coal Museum

• Day 5:

  Return home.

  Included meals: Breakfast