Wales Nature Week event in Brecon
10th July
Brecon
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Location: Brecon
Areas: Bannau Brycheiniog NPA
July 10, 2026
Celebrate the beauty and diversity of Wales’ nature together.
Join an event, explore your local area, get creative, or simply pause and notice the nature around you – wherever you are 🌍💚
Visit our events calendar to find what’s happening near you and head to the main page for ideas and inspiration.
There’s something for everyone, from beginners to nature lovers. Events also take place across The Wildlife Trusts and RSPB reserves. Most are free and often include expert led guided walks.
Slate Trail Walk for over-55s: Beddgelert to Croesor
10th July
10:00-16:00 Beddgelert
Join us for a stunning guided walk along part of the historic Slate Trail through the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia). This route takes us from the beautiful village of Beddgelert past Gelert's grave, along the Aberglaslyn Pass, with mountain scenery, woodlands, old quarry landscapes and remote valley paths towards Croesor and on to Garreg.
This is a challenging but rewarding day out for active over-55s who enjoy walking in the mountains and exploring North Wales’ rich industrial heritage.
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Location: Beddgelert
Areas: Eryri NPA
July 10, 2026
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Gone Wild at Pembrey Country Park
11th July 11:00AM – 4:00PM
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Location: Pembrey Country Park
Areas: Carmarthenshire
July 11, 2026
Llyn Brenig Nature Day
11th July
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Location: Llyn Brenig
Areas: Conwy
July 11, 2026
Mapping Your Eryri Journey
11th July 10:00-16:00 Bethesda
A fun and creative day for folks who love being outdoors, get excited about maps, and want to play with the colours and shapes of the Eryri landscape.
We’ll share our memories of personally meaningful routes we’ve walked in Eryri. We’ll reflect on what these routes mean to us on a deeper level, how they’ve enhanced our lives, and how they connect us with nature and the land.
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Location: Bethesda
Areas: Eryri NPA
July 11, 2026
Discover the mini beasts of Parc Melin Mynach
11th July 10 AM - 12 PM
Join Gower Society Youth to discover about the incredible hidden wildlife living in the old colliery site in Parc Melin Mynach, which is full of grasshoppers and bugs hidden away behind the pump track. We will look for spiders, saw flies, bees, and butterflies living amongst the grasslands in the park.
This is an amazing site not visited by many so come and discover what is living there.
For further details and to book your free place, please visit the Gower Society Eventbrite page
Location: Swansea
Areas: Swansea
July 11, 2026
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Bionet Nature Day Basingwerk Abbey, Greenfield, Holywell
Location: Holywell
Areas: Flintshire
July 11, 2026
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Ceredigion Nature Festival
11th July Aberystwyth
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Location: Aberystwyth
Areas: Ceredigion
July 11, 2026
Family Nature Day at Trigonos
12th July 10:00-16:00 Beddgelert
Kids go free!
Join us for a relaxed and adventurous family day based at beautiful Trigonos, combining nature, outdoor activities and time together in the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia).
The day will begin with a gentle guided nature walk exploring the fascinating landscape around Dorothea Quarry, followed by a picnic lunch beside the lake. In the afternoon, families will have the opportunity to try paddleboarding on the lake.
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Location: Beddgelert
Areas: Eryri NPA
July 12, 2026
Vale Nature Festival
18th July 11:00 – 15:00
Cosmeston Lakes Country Park
Join us for a celebration of nature in the Vale and find out how you can take action to support nature's recovery.
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Location: Cosmeston Lakes Country Park
Areas: Vale of Glamorgan
July 18, 2026
BioBlitz Festival National Botanic Garden of Wales
18th -19th July
Join us for two days of discovery across the Botanic Garden and Waun Las Nature Reserve, exploring the wild wonders of our remarkable landscape.
A BioBlitz is a race against time to find and identify as much wildlife as possible over a specific period, creating a snapshot of the diversity of species in a specific location. You can help us to record as many species as possible in just 48 hours, and be part of a big celebration of Welsh wildlife and conservation.
Free with Garden Admission - No Booking Required
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Location: Llanarthne
Areas: Carmarthenshire
July 18, 2026 - July 19, 2026
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Go Wild! Pontypool Park
25th July
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Location: Pontypool
Areas: Torfaen
July 25, 2026
What to expect at events
There will be something for everyone – events for individuals, families and those who are new to nature, to the more seasoned nature lover.
Wales Nature Week events are held each year at Wildlife Trust and RSPB reserves, local and national nature reserves, parks and community green spaces, schools and worship sites, beaches and coastal areas.
A typical event involves a guided walk at a nature site. An expert guide will point out plants and animals and the importance of the habitat and answer any questions you have. The vast majority of events are free*
*Entrance charge to a small selection of events may apply. This supports the valuable work the organisation carries out for nature.