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Coast and beaches
From the Gower, the UK's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, to the sweep of Swansea Bay, Wales has some of Britain's most striking coastlines.
Amazing Wales
Amazing Wales
Wales is known for its dramatic coastline, mountains, hundreds of castles, the Welsh language and a strong sense of community. Bigger Heart's story in Wales begins in Swansea, where Nawal first shared her story with her primary school, St Thomas.
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Mountains and national parks
Eryri (Snowdonia), Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons) and the Pembrokeshire Coast give Wales wild, open space within reach.
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Castles and heritage
Wales has hundreds of castles. Swansea itself was once the centre of the world's copper industry, a living reminder that Wales has always been shaped by trade, work and migration.
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Language and culture
Cymraeg (Welsh), choirs, poetry and eisteddfodau (cultural festivals) give Wales a rich creative life.
Swansea · Gower · Cymraeg · Food · Music
Community beyond the postcard.
The positive story of Wales includes its language, its music, its food (cawl, Welsh cakes, bara brith) and its neighbourhoods.
Culture slideshow
Swansea and the Gower
Swansea is Wales's second city, a seaside city with a famous indoor market, a long bay and the Gower on its doorstep. It's home to the schools where our clubs run and to the families, volunteers and neighbours who have made Bigger Heart possible since 2009.
Nature
Wildlife is part of Wales's wonder.
Alongside its coast, castles and communities, Wales is known for red kites, Atlantic grey seals, puffins on Skomer Island and dolphins in Cardigan Bay.
Where our work in Wales happens.
Our after-school clubs in Swansea give children a place to play, create, make friends and grow in confidence.