Bank Holiday Weekends in Mid Wales
A bank holiday gives you three nights instead of two, which changes everything. You can drive here on Friday evening, have a full day Saturday and Sunday, and still have Monday for one more walk or a slow lunch before heading home.
May Bank Holidays
Early May and late May are two of the best times to visit Mid Wales. The lambs are in the fields, bluebells fill the woodlands, and the coast is warm enough for walking without the summer crowds. The Ceredigion Coast Path is at its best in May, with wildflowers on the cliff edges and the sea starting to warm up. Hay Festival runs over the late May bank holiday, bringing literary events to Hay-on-Wye.
August Bank Holiday
The last weekend of summer. The beaches along Cardigan Bay are at their warmest, and the days are still long enough for evening walks. Barmouth, Aberystwyth and New Quay come alive with visitors. Book accommodation well in advance for this one, particularly on the coast.
Easter and Spring
Easter varies year to year but always brings the first real rush of visitors. The Brecon Beacons are good for walking at Easter, with the hills drying out after winter. Steam railways run Easter specials. Farm visits and lambing experiences are in full swing. Some years Easter is cold and rainy, but even then the countryside is coming back to life.
Where to Stay for a Long Weekend
Self-catering cottages are popular for bank holidays because you have space to spread out. B&Bs and guesthouses suit couples. Camping works from May onwards. Wherever you stay, book early for bank holiday weekends since Mid Wales is a popular choice for people from the Midlands, North West and South Wales.
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