With gorgeous coastlines, stunning countryside, and amazing mountains, it is no surprise that Wales is a popular place to visit. It is not just holidaymakers who head to Wales but celebrities too.
And 2022 has already seen many celebrities visit Wales, with many more likely to be spotted over the summer. From former Love Islanders to professional footballers, Cymru has welcomed them all.
Here are the famous faces who have visited Wales so far in 2022:
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Danny Drinkwater
Former Premier League and Chelsea FC footballer Danny Drinkwater enjoyed hiking in Wales. He posted to his Instagram pictures of him climbing Pen y Fan in the Brecon Beacons.
Rhys Stephenson
Children's TV presenter Rhys Stephenson, who appeared on the 2021 series of Strictly Come Dancing, saw in the New Year in Wales. He visited Tenby with his friends and said the break was exactly what he needed before heading out on the Strictly Come Dancing tour.
Henry Cavill
The Witcher star Henry Cavill was spotted filming for the hit Netflix series on Gower beach Three Cliffs Bay. He also enjoyed chatting to fans while in the area.
Liberty Poole
Former Love Islander Liberty Poole, who also took part in Dancing On Ice, enjoyed a girly getaway in Wales. The star stayed in a stunning underground house in Rhayader.
Amy Dowden
Welsh Strictly Come Dancing Star Amy Dowden is from Caerphilly and regularly returns home to visit Wales. Recently she has enjoyed a night out in Cardiff for her hen do for her fast-approaching wedding. You can read more about Amy's wedding here.
Giovanna Fletcher
The first-ever winner of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! which was set and filmed in Wales Giovanna Fletcher has returned to Wales in 2022. Giovanna spent a lot of time at Gwrych Castle in north Wales in 2020 which was the home to I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!
In 2022 Giovanna returned to Wales to trek along the Pembrokeshire coast, raising money for CoppaFeel. She was also joined by Amy for part of the route.
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
Wales has enjoyed a royal visit in 2022 by William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. To celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee the Cambridge's and their two oldest children George and Charlotte visited Cardiff. You can see the best pictures from their visit here.
Joe Wicks
Fitness guru Joe Wicks visited Cardiff in May 2022 as he ran 5km around Cardiff Bay. He encouraged members of the public to join him and it was not the first time Joe had visited Wales to encourage people to run.
Dr Alex George
Former Welsh Love Islander Dr Alex George came under fire when he visited Wales in 2022. The A&E doctor turned reality TV star visited Wales to buy four holiday cottages in Pembrokeshire.
He announced the news on his social media where many criticised his decision to turn the cottages into holiday homes.
Nicholas Braun
Nicholas Braun from the Emmy Award-winning television show Succession visited Wales in 2022. He enjoyed the sun in Conwy and is starring next to actress and daughter of Welsh singer Aled Jones, Emilia Jones, in an upcoming American psychological thriller called Cat Person.
Jake Cornish
Former Love Islander Jake Cornish, who was in a relationship with Liberty Poole, also visited Wales. He spent the night partying at Bella's Bar, a cocktail bar in Swansea.
Alex Jones
Another Welsh star to enjoy a trip home in 2022 is TV presenter Alex Jones. She shared pictures to her Instagram of her and her family enjoying the typical Welsh weather, as she holidayed in Llandovery, Camarthenshire.
Larry Lamb and Alison Steadman
Sadly it is not the return of Gavin and Stacey as Larry Lamb and Alison Steadman were spotted filming at the iconic Barry Island. It is believed they were filming for a different show and it was clear they enjoyed being back in south Wales.
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