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Spring might be on the way but an icy wind reminds us that Winter is not fully over. On such a day in Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion or Carmarthenshire, there is nothing more comforting than a Welsh winter warmer, a bowl of traditional Welsh Cawl served up with fresh bread, farmhouse butter and some good Welsh cheese.

Sitting comfortably? Here is the legend of Devil’s Bridge, a famous landmark and tourist attraction in the northern part of Ceredigion, 12 miles from Aberystwyth.

There is no better way to spend an autumn day than exploring a quiet beach in the town of Tenby. Often called the prettiest seaside town in Wales, Tenby’s Welsh name is Dinbych y Pysgod: “little town of fishes”. Built by the Normans, most of the old town walls remain but only a small tower of the castle remains.

January in West Wales – the snow has fallen and the white landscape fills us with joy. The Cambrian Mountains were known for a fun winter day out called a ‘Welsh Winter Safari’. 

New Year traditions in Wales are very popular. Every country has its own traditions that they like to stick to, especially when it comes to New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, and Wales is not shy of showing off its own custom practices.

It’s time to go through some fun Christmas traditions in Wales. In the days before Christmas, it was always customary to decorate your house with mistletoe and holly throughout Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire. Mistletoe was supposed to protect the family from evil, while holly was considered to be a symbol of eternal life. Mistletoe was regarded as the sacred plant of the ancient druids and is now used to decorate...

All aboard! Your Christmas grotto ride awaits. Here in West Wales, we have some fantastic railways that take you across the charming countryside.

Join us at the most wonderful time of the year. It’s time for a Christmas shopping experience like no other in West Wales. Picton Castle in Pembrokeshire at Christmas time is a magical time to visit. The castle’s state rooms are decorated with greenery from their garden with a beautiful Christmas tree. It’s time for Christmas at Picton Castle.

Enjoy a wonderful day at Bwlch Nant yr Arian, up in the Cambrian Mountains to see the Red Kites being fed. This is a great day out for the family at any time of year. It is a beautiful area, riddled with paths for walkers and trails for cyclists, along with adventure play areas for the children. It’s time to enjoy kite flying.

The sun has returned so it’s time to get the trunks out and brave the water. With the warm weather shining down on us we get excited for the blue skies and charming wildlife that comes to Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire. Whilst we look forward to bottlenose dolphins and puffins, it makes us think of the unusual wildlife in West Wales throughout the years.