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…
Category: Places to see and things to do
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…
4 Favourite Beaches for 4-legged Friends
Dog walking on a deserted beach is one of the many pleasures of living in West Wales. Most beaches in West Wales are dog friendly for most of the year. Out of season it is a special treat to seek out a favourite stretch of sand and give both human and doggie legs some welcome…
Haunting Halloween Horrors
Dare you take a ride on a Ghost Train? – join the Vale of Rheidol Railway for a frightfully good trip up the Rheidol Valley! Watch out for things that go bump in the night as the train departs Aberystwyth at 6pm and returns at 9pm. A Halloween feast will be served at Devil’s Bridge…
Romance and Tragedy – The Story of Smalls Lighthouse
20 Miles west of St Davids Peninsula, Smalls Lighthouse stands alone on its rock, one of the most remote Lighthouses in England and Wales. Built in 1861 by engineer James Douglass it replaced a previous lighthouse which was erected in 1776 on the same rock. The original lighthouse stood on nine oak pillars which allowed…