OUR REGION Whatever you want to do you’ll find it in South East Wales. Across the region there are competition quality golf courses (Ryder Cup 2010 was played at Celtic Manor, Newport), internationally recognised off-road mountain biking circuits, short and long distance walks through scenery that can not be bettered, combined with the well known and recognised friendly Welsh local communities. Our region has an efficient transport infrastructure with excellent road and rail routes, 3 port facilities and an international airport. With easy access to the remainder of the UK and Europe South East Wales has developed a number of international logistics firms as well as having representation from most of the recognised national names. This is supported by a range of logistics developments that ensure your goods can be quickly despatched to any location, UK or the rest of the world.
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“Go north and you’ll find the peace and beauty of the Brecon Beacons. Head east and enjoy the buzz of Cardiff. Head west and the beauty of the Glamorgan Heritage Coast awaits. There are excellent schools and best of all; everything is on your doorstep. A great quality of Life.” Dow Corning, Barry
Because of the compact nature of South East Wales you can locate your business along the M4 or A465 Corridors, but live in the beauty of the Brecon Beacons, or the Wye valley, or along the Glamorgan Heritage Coastline and still be at your office desk or factory within the hour. South East Wales is the Region of Choice; very few areas can boast such diversity in business opportunity; from software to pharmaceuticals, from aerospace to digital media.
Combined with lifestyle options, from golf on an internationally recognised competition course to internationally recognised mountain biking courses, from sailing to rock climbing, and everything in between the region has it all. The development of the region as a tourist destination (one of the priority sectors for support from Welsh Government) has improved the quality of our leisure offering beyond recognition we even have a World Heritage site at Blaenavon. Boasting some of the country’s most dramatic scenery and biggest shopping hubs, a heritage coastline, and a world renowned reputation for sport and leisure, the South East Wales region really can cater for every taste. Cardiff is home to the Millennium Stadium, which hosts international rugby, football, speedway and concerts. The multi-million pound regeneration of Cardiff Bay provides the Mediterranean in Wales, with a vibrant bar and restaurant quarter complemented by water based activities and festivals. It is also home to the Wales Millennium Centre which hosts opera, plays, musicals and major theatrical tours whilst the Newport Centre is a recognised venue for music and theatre. Our website is crammed with ideas for Living and Playing in South East Wales. Our natural environment is our biggest selling point from the Brecon Beacons in the North to the Glamorgan Heritage Coastline there is always something or somewhere new to explore in the region and best of all with the excellent Work:Life balance you’ll really have the time to explore it all.