£5 million for tourism projects in Wales

The Welsh Government has announced that tourism projects across the country have been awarded a share of the £5 million Brilliant Basics Fund to help deliver a first-class holiday experience.

29 tourism infrastructure projects in north, mid and south west and south east Wales have received investment from the fund, which helps deliver small-scale tourism infrastructure improvements, improve accessibility and make destinations more environmentally sustainable.

The fund is open to to local authorities and national park authorities.

2023 is the Year of Trails in Wales. The winning projects have considered the entire visitor experience and the essential infrastructure that makes a trail experience complete, from pathways, to parking to making facilities accessible for all.

Flintshire County Council has received £160,000 for Discover Flintshire by Trails for improvements to signage, interpretation and route enhancements to various routes and trails around Flintshire.

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council will get £300,000 for Neath Abbey Visitor Parking Scheme – to create between 25 and 40 car parking spaces, a coach drop off point and parking if feasible, and bilingual interpretation/orientation panel.

Powys County Council has been awarded £300,000 for Powys Visitor Amenity Project, which includes elements of access and car park improvements, trails, EV charging points, signage and interpretation and toilet upgrades at various locations.

Deputy minister for arts, sport and tourism, Dawn Bowden said: "I’m delighted we have been able to invest £5 million in a range of new projects that will help deliver a first-class holiday experience for people across Wales.

"The projects supported through the Welsh Government’s Brilliant Basics fund make a real difference. Local tourism amenities have a big part to play in making a trip a memorable one. These facilities often go unnoticed, but they are an important part of a visitor’s experience and also benefit those who live in the area."