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=== Travel to Wales<!--{12069919050200} --> ===


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It is possible to travel directly to Wales by air if you intend to visit the Cardiff area in the south.


=== Travel to Wales  ===
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1. It is possible to travel directly to Wales by air if you intend to visit the Cardiff area in the south.
How do I get from London to Aberystwyth by train and bus?


*[http://www.cwlfly.com/ Cardiff International Airport]
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*[http://www.visitwales.com/ Official Wales Tourism site]


2. How do I get from London to Aberystwyth by train and bus?  
Can I get a rental car on the weekend when I arrive in one of the train or bus stations in Wales? <!--{12069919050201} -->


*[http://www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk/ Arriva Trains Wales]
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*[http://www.traveline-cymru.org.uk/ TravelLine Cymru]
*[http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/wales/swwales/home/ First Buses] (South &amp; West Wales)
*[http://www.walesflexipass.co.uk/eng/flexi.php Freedom of Wales FlexiPass]


3. Can I get a rental car on the weekend when I arrive in one of the train or bus stations in Wales?
=== Travel while in Wales ===


=== Travel while in Wales ===
Consider travel by car, bus and train. It is not convenient to visit smaller towns, villages or farms by bus or train. Travel from east to west in both the north and south is simple but if you plan to go to central Wales plan extra time for the beautiful winding roads and slow traffic.


Consider travel by car, bus and train. It is not always convenient to visit smaller towns, villages or farms by bus or train. Travel from east to west in both the north and south of the country is relatively simple, but if you plan to go to central Wales plan extra time for the beautiful winding roads and slow traffic and sheep! Helpful travel planning is available at [http://www.traveline-cymru.info/ TravelineCymru].
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=== What to do while in Wales ===
=== What to do while in Wales ===


*[http://www.visitwales.com/ Official Wales Tourism site]
Wales Tourist Board
*Visit the [http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/stfagans/ National History Museum] in '''Cardiff''' or one of its many other sites.
*Every year in July [http://www.llangollen.com/ The International Musical Eisteddfod] is held in '''Llangollen'''.
*Every year in August [http://www.eisteddfod.org.uk/english/ The National Eisteddfod] is held.
*Every year, in both July and December, [http://www.rwas.co.uk/society/ The Royal Welsh Show] is held at '''Llanelwedd'''.
*If possible, plan for at least two days at the National Library of Wales in '''Aberystwyth'''. [[Prepare for a trip to the National Library of Wales|Prepare for a trip to the National Library of Wales]] so that you spend your time there efficiently. The more time you spend in preparation, the better your visit will be.
*Consider making electronic copies and saving the new information on a website or other alternate source.
*Visit an Archive or Library


== Archives  ==
Visit the Welsh National Folk Museum


=== National Offices  ===
If possible, plan for at least two days at the National Library of Wales. [[Prepare for a trip to the National Library of Wales]] so that you spend your time there efficiently. The more time you spend in preparation, the better your visit will be.


*[http://www.llgc.org.uk/index.php?id=2 The National Library] in '''Aberystwyth'''.
Consider making electronic copies and saving the new information on a website or other alternate source.


=== County Offices  ===
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*[http://www.glamro.gov.uk/ The Glamorgan Record Office] in '''Cardiff''' (currently under reconstruction).
=== Visit an Archive or Library <br> ===
*[http://archifdy-ceredigion.org.uk/ The Ceredigion Archive] in '''Aberystwyth'''.
*[http://www.wrexham.gov.uk/english/heritage/archives/index.htm The Wrexham Archive]


== FamilySearch Centres in Wales  ==
'''Archives'''


'''Cardiff'''<br>Heol y Deri<br>Rhiwibina<br>Cardiff<br>Phone (UK): 029 - 2062 5342; (International) 00 44 - 29 - 2062 5342 <br>Hours:&nbsp;Wed 10am-4pm; Wed &amp;&nbsp;Thu 7pm-9pm.<br>
National Offices


'''Cwmbrân'''<br>The Highway<br>Croesyceiliog<br>Cwmbrân<br>Phone: (UK) 01633 - 483856; (International) 00 44 - 1633 - 483856<br>
County Offices


'''Merthyr Tydfil'''<br>Nantygwenith Street<br>Merthyr Tydfil<br>Phone: (UK) 01685 - 722455; (International) 00 44 - 1685 722455<br>Hours: Tue 10am-1pm; Tue-Wed 2pm-5pm; Fri 2.30pm-5pm; Tue, Thu, Fri 6.30pm-9pm; Wed 7pm-9pm<br>
'''LDS Family History Centers'''


'''Newcastle Emlyn'''<br>Cardigan Road<br>Newcastle Emlyn<br>Carmarthenshire<br>Phone: (UK) 01239 - 711472; (International) 00 44 - 1239 - 711472<br>Hours: Wed 10am-1pm; Tue, Wed 6.30pm-9pm<br>
* Cardiff
* Merthyr
* Swansea


'''Swansea'''<br>Cockett Road<br>Cockett<br>Swansea<br>Phone: (UK) 01792 - 585792; (International) 00 44 - 1792 - 585792<br>Hours: Tue 9.30am-3.30pm; Wed 6.30pm-9pm. <br>
'''Local History or Society Centers'''


'''Wrexham'''<br>Herbert Jennings Avenue<br>Acton<br>Wrexham<br>Phone: (UK) 01978 - 358997 (International) 00 44 - 1978 - 358997<br>
[[Aberkenfig Resource Centre]], Glamorgan


Note: These are not mailing addresses. Due to limited staff, FamilySearch Centres are unable to respond to mail inquiries.
Merthyr Tydfil City Library


== Local History or Society Centres  ==
=== After you return home ===


*The [[Aberkenfig Resource Centre|Aberkenfig Resource Centre]] of the Glamorgan Family History Society in '''Bridgend'''.
Review the information you obtained and record it in an appropriate place. <!--{12069919050202} --> <!--{12069919050203} -->
*Merthyr Tydfil Town Library.
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*The [[Clwyd Family History Society Resource Centre|Clwyd Family History Society Resource Centre]] in Cefn Mawr, '''Wrexham'''.
 
== After you return home  ==
 
*Review the information you obtained and record it in an appropriate place.
 
[[Category:Wales Research Guidance]]

Revision as of 12:38, 31 March 2008

Travel to Wales[edit | edit source]

It is possible to travel directly to Wales by air if you intend to visit the Cardiff area in the south.


How do I get from London to Aberystwyth by train and bus?


Can I get a rental car on the weekend when I arrive in one of the train or bus stations in Wales?

[edit | edit source]

Travel while in Wales[edit | edit source]

Consider travel by car, bus and train. It is not convenient to visit smaller towns, villages or farms by bus or train. Travel from east to west in both the north and south is simple but if you plan to go to central Wales plan extra time for the beautiful winding roads and slow traffic.

[edit | edit source]

What to do while in Wales[edit | edit source]

Wales Tourist Board

Visit the Welsh National Folk Museum

If possible, plan for at least two days at the National Library of Wales. Prepare for a trip to the National Library of Wales so that you spend your time there efficiently. The more time you spend in preparation, the better your visit will be.

Consider making electronic copies and saving the new information on a website or other alternate source.


Visit an Archive or Library
[edit | edit source]

Archives

National Offices

County Offices

LDS Family History Centers

  • Cardiff
  • Merthyr
  • Swansea

Local History or Society Centers

Aberkenfig Resource Centre, Glamorgan

Merthyr Tydfil City Library

After you return home[edit | edit source]

Review the information you obtained and record it in an appropriate place.

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