For a big day out and lots of fun, why not let your children take you to one of these 6 famous Pembrokeshire attractions? From natural wildlife to exotic animals, prehistoric ‘monsters’ to the thrill of the roller-coaster, there are so many places offering a perfect adventurous day out for children – and you’ll probably…
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5 Top Heritage Sites To Visit In Pembrokeshire
Whether you’re in West Wales for a winter break or a summer holiday, visits to our historic sites are a real highlight – a wonderful day out whatever the weather. Here are our top 5 of the must-see heritage sites in Pembrokeshire, each with different attractions to inspire your imagination and fill your day with fun. …
3 Ways to Enjoy Autumn in West Wales
“October gave a party; The leaves by hundreds came – The Chestnuts, Oaks, and Maples, And leaves of every name. The Sunshine spread a carpet, And everything was grand, Miss Weather led the dancing, Professor Wind the band.” George Cooper Autumn has arrived in West Wales and there are plenty of ways to enjoy the…
Colours of West Wales
All the colours of the rainbow await you on a holiday in West Wales. Pastel coloured seaside houses can be found in many of the villages and towns along the West Wales coast. The historic town of Tenby is famous for its harbour and painted buildings. The pretty harbour at Aberaeron in Ceredigion is surrounded by…
Llyn Llech Owain Country Park near Cross Hands
Llyn Llech Owain Country Park is a 158-acre expanse of woods, heath and marsh near Cross Hands in Carmarthenshire with nature trails, wooden adventure playground, toddler playground, café and visitor centre. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), and has a great wealth of interesting wildlife in its various habitats. The centrepiece of…
The River Taf
Many visitors to Wales will have heard of the River Taff, which rises in the Brecon Beacons and flows south through Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff; but whilst visiting West Wales, you will discover that there is another river with a similar name, the waters and banks of which provide much to enjoy. The River Taf…
Out of Season – A Special Time in West Wales
A visit to West Wales has special attractions at different times of year. Out of season – in the autumn, winter and spring – many of them are connected with nature. Out of season Wales Does it rain all the time? Does it blow a gale every day? Will you be snowed in and not be able to get…
Sheep Dogs and Welsh Cakes: Welsh Museums Festival October 2014
2014 is the year of the first ever Welsh Museums Festival, to be held from 4 – 12 October at museums across Wales. See below for those in the West Wales area. Exhibitions, events and activities will include exclusive access to stores, talks, walks, trails, craft and art workshops. Many of these are FREE of…
Cilgerran Castle – History Man Tours
In a stunning location overlooking the River Teifi and perfectly placed to fend off attackers, Cilgerran Castle is in the village of Cilgerran, near Cardigan. On Monday 14th April, visit the castle for the first in a series of History Man tours. Find out about the connection between Cilgerran Castle and a Regent of England…
A winter walk in Waterfall Country of the Brecon Beacons
A day out in the winter can be well spent admiring the effects of recent rains on the dramatic waterfalls in the southern part of the Brecon Beacons near Ystradgynlais. Choose from a number of walks of various lengths and difficulty; wrap up warm and take your waterproofs. If you visit Carreg Cennen in the…