Welcome to Our Wales Page!

Croeso! (That means “Welcome” in Welsh!) Wales is a beautiful country that is part of the United Kingdom. It has stunning mountains, beautiful beaches, and a proud history filled with legends, castles, and amazing people. Let’s explore Wales together!

Where is Wales?

Wales is in the western part of the UK, next to England. It has a long coastline, green valleys, and big mountains, like Snowdon—the highest mountain in Wales! People in Wales speak both English and Welsh, and the Welsh flag has a red dragon, which is a symbol of strength and bravery.

The Flag of Wales

The flag of Wales is one of the most striking flags in the world! It has:

• A red dragon (called “Y Ddraig Goch” in Welsh)
• A white and green background, which comes from an old royal badge of the Tudor family

The red dragon has been a symbol of Wales for centuries, and some believe it dates back to Roman times! The flag represents the strength and courage of the Welsh people.

National Emblems of Wales

Wales has two special national symbols:

• The Daffodil – This bright yellow flower is worn on St David’s Day (March 1st) and represents Wales all over the world.
• The Leek – According to legend, St David told Welsh soldiers to wear leeks in their helmets to tell them apart from their enemies in battle! That’s why the leek is still a symbol of Wales today.

Who Was St David?

St David is the patron saint of Wales. He was a Christian monk who lived in the 6th century and taught people about kindness and caring for others. Every year on March 1st, people celebrate St David’s Day by wearing daffodils or leeks, which are national symbols of Wales. Some schools even have special parades and performances to celebrate!

Famous Landmarks in Wales

Wales is famous for its castles, mountains, and beautiful landscapes! Here are some amazing places to visit:

• Cardiff Castle – A huge castle in the capital city, Cardiff, with over 2,000 years of history!
• Snowdonia National Park – Home to Mount Snowdon and some of the most breathtaking views in the UK.
• Pembrokeshire Coast – A beautiful place with cliffs, beaches, and lots of wildlife.
• Caernarfon Castle – A mighty castle where Prince Charles was crowned as the Prince of Wales.
• Brecon Beacons – A fantastic place for hiking and spotting waterfalls.

Famous Welsh People

Many amazing people come from Wales! Here are a few you might know:

• Roald Dahl – A famous author who wrote Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda!
• Tom Jones – A world-famous singer known for songs like Delilah.
• Gareth Bale – A fantastic footballer who has played for Wales and top football clubs.
• Catherine Zeta-Jones – A famous actress from Swansea.
• Sir Anthony Hopkins – An award-winning actor from Wales.

Did You Know?

The Welsh name for Wales is Cymru (pronounced “Kum-ree”).
Wales has more castles per square mile than any other country in the world!
The Welsh language is one of the oldest languages in Europe.
The longest place name in Europe is in Wales! It’s called Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch! (Can you say that? )

Learn More About Wales!

If you’d like to learn more about Wales, try:
Reading a book by Roald Dahl
Listening to a song by Tom Jones
Drawing your own red dragon
Visiting a castle on a family trip

We hope you’ve enjoyed learning about Wales. Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus! (Happy St David’s Day!)