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Wales travel advice
Explore our complete guide to Wales with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Wales.
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Wales travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Wales with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Wales - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Time difference | UK +0 hours |
| Language(s) | English |
| Currency | Pound Sterling |
| Electricity | G plug (230V) |
| Driving side | Left |
Why visit Wales?
Considering a holiday to the Wales? Here are some of the very good reasons it makes such a wonderful holiday destination be it for culture or nature to ensure you get the most out of your 2024/2025 escape.
- Culture
- Nature
Wales tourist information
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Wales weather
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The Wales weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Cardiff.
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Wales travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Wales from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- Irish traveller advice for Wales - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Wales - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Wales - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Wales - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Wales - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Wales.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Wales travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Wales with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Wales - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Wales - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Wales - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Wales, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Wales covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Wales with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for Wales - Public Health Wales
- Coronavirus timeline in Wales - Coronalevel.com
- Latest info on travel to Wales - Welsh Government
Wales travel features
Do you want to learn more about Wales? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Wales.
Wales FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Wales including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Wales due to Covid-19?
Wales is open for tourism.
Check out Public Health Wales for more information.
What is the time difference between Wales and the UK?
The time difference between Wales and the UK is UK time+0 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Wales?
The main language spoken in Wales is English.
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What is the currency in Wales?
The currency in Wales is the Pound Sterling (GBP).
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Which plugs are used in Wales?
Wales uses electrical plug type G (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Wales?
They drive on the left side of the road in Wales.
Find out more about driving in UK with International Drivers Association*.
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