Explore Wales digitally from your office
Ever wondered how you can engage in <strong><em>Virtual Tourism</em></strong> ideas to keep potential visitors engaged, and to inspire them to visit when they can, we hope in the not too distant future.<strong>Visit Wales</strong> <em>has</em> a great example of Virtual Tourism with its’ Travel Trade Fact Sheet titled <strong><em>Virtual tours and short films of Wales product.</em></strong>
It’s a list of Travel Trade friendly products in Wales which offer virtual tours and short films. While you’re in lockdown, can’t travel or just delaying travel, this is a great place for you to start your research from the comfort of your home office. <em></em>It’s a great way to connect your Tourism products with folks that would love to visit but just can’t get there right now. The only shame is that this list is aimed at the Travel Trade - I’m sure that the public at large would also love to watch this content as well. Would make a great playlist for would-be visitors to Wales.Ok, that’s enough from me - let the content do the talking.
Take a look at the links below and enjoy.
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgksXFHkuww](The Wales Wa)[https://www.visitwales.com/info/travel-trade/fact-sheets/An%20introduction%20and%20overview%20to%20The%20Wales%20Way%20and%20the%20three%20different%20National%20touring%20routes.](y) - An introduction and overview to The Wales Way, the three different National touring routes.
- [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChaSOVV7bgdKCalTUCBOtKg](Cadw sites around Wales) - A selection of online videos on historic monuments and castles in Cadw’s care.
- [https://www.museum.wales/collections/online](National Museum Wales) - Search and browse the collections within the National Museum Wales and view them close up online.
- [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC53Pa9n_pE1cxFcNKqSaFOQ](National Trust Wales) - A selection of behind the scenes videos and tours of a number of sites across Wales.
- [https://www.youtube.com/user/WalesCoastPath/videos?disable_polymer=1](Wales Coast Path) - A wide range of videos on the different sections of the path, walking trails, interviews and using the Wales Coast Path App.
- [https://youtu.be/cyfk0eZJfTo](Adrenalin Indoors) - Discover the different activities and adventures available at Adrenaline Indoors, part of Adventure Parc Snowdonia - Dolgarrog.
- [http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG6dmkEo_E8tFTaD6DD-5tA](Adventure Parc Snowdonia) - Explore the activities available at Adventure Parc Snowdonia and the progress of the Hilton Garden Inn hotel - Dolgarrog.
- [https://youtu.be/8bMo3IJdl8k](Adventure Tours UK) - There are a wide variety of activities in North Wales on offer from Adventure Tours UK. The film is just a selection.
- [https://www.youtube.com/user/Festshopman/featured](Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway) - This film offers a brief overview of both the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway.
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQ4ykt8g3nU](Go Below) - Watch as a group go on a Go Below caving adventure in Betws-y-Coed.
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beDsAhIrSMg](Go North Wales) - Explore and discover North Wales.
- [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaVnt8yxbTYOyIew3ROS9zg](Halen Môn / Anglesey Sea Salt Company) - Halen Môn provide recipe ideas and footage of their outdoor café in Brynsiencyn.
- [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsiIKruWF06X1LnA_F2peFA/playlists?disable_polymer=1](Llechwedd) - Discover the tours and adventures available at Llechwedd - Blaenau Ffestiniog.
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uesGLIfg2hk&feature=youtu.be](Nant Gwrtheyrn) - Explore Nant Gwrtheryn (Welsh Language and Heritage Centre) and its spectacular location at Llithfaen, near Pwllheli.
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehX7gKaAL74](Pontcysyllte Aqueduct) -Spectacular drone footage over and through the majestic aqueduct on the Llangollen Canal - Llangollen.
- [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPICT-QJsB7RxtthjFvcvmw](Rib Ride) - A selection of views and wildlife spotted from the different adventures available and discover the eFoil experiences - Menai Bridge.
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DstfkrnAYns](Trefriw Woollen Mill) - Discover the how the traditional Welsh "tapestry" bedspreads, smaller Welsh "tapestry" patterns are manufactured from the raw wool using machines which are over 50 years old and powered by a vintage water turbine - Trefriw.
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsgSu22hwk4](Trefriw Woollen Mill Shop) - Discover the Trefiw Woollen Mill shop and the products available - Trefriw.
- [https://www.zipworld.co.uk/contact/press-centre](Zip World) - Download videos of all the adventures available at Zip World - Blaenau Ffestiniog, Betws y Coed and Bethesda.
- [https://www.elanvalley.org.uk/discover/elan-valley-tour](Elan Valley) - Take an interactive tour through the Elan Valley and experience the amazing landscape and stunning scenery - near Rhayader.
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHlunTcaAfU](King Arthur's Labyrinth) - Take a journey back in to the time with the King Arthur’s Labyrinth experience - Machynlleth.
- [https://www.youtube.com/user/rheidolrailway/videos](Vale of Rheidol Railway) - A selection of videos available from the Vale of Rheidol Railway - Aberystwyth to Devil's Bridge.
- [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2b6Zvs_kC7liW2xvfIrWug/videos](Visit Mid Wales) - Discover Mid Wales with a selection of videos from Visit Mid Wales.
- [https://www.visitblaenavon.co.uk/en/VisitBlaenavon/Time-Travel/Time-Travel-in-the-Blaenavon-World-Heritage-Site.aspx](Blaenavon World Heritage Site) - Be immersed in the Blaenavon World Heritage Site and experience their 360 degree videos and virtual reality films which allow you to travel back in time.
- [https://www.youtube.com/user/CardiffCastleWales/videos](Cardiff Castle) - There are a selection of online films to discover more about Cardiff Castle.
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZJPVgXFxfY](Llanerch Vineyard) - This online tour of Llanerch Vineyard allows you to discover more about the attraction and hotel - Hensol.
- [https://penderyn.wales/penderyn-virtual-distillery-tour-goes-viral/](Penderyn Distillery )- Visit the Penderyn Whisky Distillery with this virtual tour - Penderyn.
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6NOnuQ7DT0](Principality Stadium) - Fly around the Principality Stadium in Cardiff in 360 degrees.
- [https://www.royalmint.com/the-royal-mint-experience/explore-the-exhibition/](The Royal Mint Experience) - Take a digital tour of the Royal Mint exhibition and discover some of the highlight objects on display - Llantrisant.
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gMaF-xQx5I](Wales Millennium Centre) - Discover the story behind the Wales Millennium Centre building - Cardiff Bay.
- [https://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/EN/Tourism/RhonddaHeritagePark/Video/WelshMiningExperienceStoryofRhonddaHeritagePark.mp4](Welsh Mining Experience (Rhondda Heritage Park)) - Hear the story first hand from a coal miner talking about the Welsh Mining Experience - Trehafod, near Pontypridd.
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Pc1dzJ6bV4](White Castle Vineyard) - An interview and film discovering the Whitecastle Vineyard - Abergavenny.
- [https://aberglasney.org/about-aberglasney/](Aberglasney Gardens) - Discover some of the features of the 10 acre magnificent gardens - Llangathen.
- [http://www.discovercarmarthenshire.com/explore/year-of-outdoors/](Discover Carmarthenshire) - There are a number of videos available to give you an introduction to the diverse landscapes Carmarthenshire has to offer.
- [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWWz_A6BPONwDNtW4MMog8A](National Botanic Garden of Wales )- There are a number of videos to explore and inspire - Llanarthne.
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjLr1lHdlCM](National Botanic Garden of Wales Restoration Project) - Take a virtual trip around the (nearly) restored Regency parkland and lakes - Llanarthne.
- [https://www.youtube.com/user/theWTSWW/videos](The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales) - Exciting live videos from The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales.
Explore Wales digitally from your office
Visit Wales has a great example of Virtual Tourism with Virtual tours and short films of Wales enabling you tour Wales from your home/office.