| Wales is packed with different holiday experiences | | | | players who get to run out of the tunnel and onto |
| sure to delight those looking for UK weekend | | | | the pitch there on match days. If you're the |
| breaks with a difference. But for rugby fans, | | | | sporty type but want to experience non-rugby |
| there's perhaps only one experience that matters | | | | activities, Cardiff has much to offer. |
| - that of watching a Six Nations game in one of | | | | You could indulge in water sports like windsurfing |
| the tournament's host cities. That's why visiting | | | | and sailing, get the adrenaline pumping with a spot |
| Cardiff to take in a Six Nations match and explore | | | | of quad biking or take things at a gentler pace |
| the rest of the city's offerings could be ideal for | | | | with a round of golf. |
| those wanting a truly thrilling holiday in Wales. | | | | When it comes to sightseeing, you can explore |
| The Welsh national team is a strong one - ranked | | | | Cardiff Castle and its 2,000-year-long history, visit |
| eighth in the world at the moment - and will likely | | | | the Norwegian Church - where Roald Dahl, the |
| create an exciting game against their competitors | | | | children's author, was christened - or take in the |
| that you'll be talking about for days afterwards. | | | | fascinating artifacts and exhibitions at the National |
| About the Six Nations | | | | Museum Cardiff. |
| The Six Nations is an annual event that sees six | | | | With theatres, live music venues and art galleries |
| top European rugby sides - Wales, England, | | | | also making up part of Cardiff's arts scene, |
| Scotland, Ireland, Italy and France - battle it out | | | | there's plenty for culture vultures to see and do. |
| for the championship title. As you might expect | | | | When night falls, you can relax in one of the city's |
| from international games like these, each match is | | | | many bars, pubs and clubs after sampling the |
| positively electric as tens of thousands of fans | | | | cuisine at one of its various restaurants. |
| get behind their respective sides and cheer them | | | | Explore south Wales |
| on to the end. The atmosphere spills out from the | | | | Situated as it is on the south Welsh coast, Cardiff |
| stadium into the streets of each host city - | | | | is the perfect base from which to take day trips |
| making this a particularly exciting time to be out | | | | and longer excursions to the rest of the region. |
| and about. | | | | East of Cardiff lies the Glamorgan heritage coast |
| For those visiting Cardiff, a trip to the Millennium | | | | and its spectacular scenery. Just a few of the |
| Stadium for a Wales Six Nations match is likely to | | | | main attractions include Newcastle and Coity |
| be a memorable one. | | | | castles, Bryngarw Country Park, Kenfig Nature |
| If you're lucky enough to nab yourself a match | | | | Reserve and the resort of Porthcawl. |
| ticket, you can watch events on the pitch unfold | | | | If you head east away from Cardiff, you'll come |
| right before your eyes as you join up to 74,500 | | | | across the beautiful Wye Valley and the Vale of |
| other spectators for the game. Even if you don't | | | | Usk. |
| get a ticket, you have the perfect opportunity to | | | | This region is particularly suitable for fans of old |
| get to know the locals and other tourists by | | | | architecture as it is home to the most castles per |
| settling into a pub and watching the match on a | | | | square mile in Britain - the locals have had to build |
| big screen in the heart of Cardiff. | | | | lots over the centuries as a result of enemies |
| Of course, the fun doesn't end when the match is | | | | continually trying to invade Wales via this region. |
| over; there's so much else to see and do in | | | | If you travel north from Cardiff, you'll come |
| Cardiff that a Six Nations game - as exciting as it | | | | across Caerphilly - which again has another castle |
| is - can form only one part of a varied and | | | | to enjoy - and the rolling green hills of the South |
| exciting holiday in Wales. | | | | Wales Valleys. |
| Things to do in Cardiff | | | | Some of the main sights here include Rhondda |
| As the Welsh capital, Cardiff has a host of | | | | Heritage Park and the Parc Bryn Bach Country |
| attractions and activities sure to keep visitors | | | | Park. |
| occupied for the duration of their stay. | | | | A little further north is the Brecon Beacons |
| You can keep your weekend rugby-themed by | | | | National Park, which is something of a haven for |
| taking a tour of the Millennium stadium and | | | | those who love to indulge in outdoor activities. |
| experiencing what it must be like for the lucky | | | | |