St Fagans museum is an outstanding collection of buildings saved and moved from their original location but did you know how exciting it is for kids? A group of excitable children are jostling for position as they climb and swing through beech trees, harnessed to a safety wire as they wobble along a balance beam. […]
Farms and Historic Buildings
Cardiff Castle History
Cardiff Castle History (Welsh: Castell Caerdydd) is a medieval castle and Victorian Gothic revival mansion located in the Castle Quarter of Cardiff, Wales. The original motte and bailey castle was built in the late 11th century by Norman invaders on top of a 3rd century Roman fort. The castle was commissioned by either William the […]
Lost Saber Gold Mine in Arizona
Lost Saber Gold Mine: In the autumn of 1876, a successful business man from Georgia named John Saber, arrived in Prescott Arizona to try his luck in gold mining. John Saber purchased numerous mining claims along Lynx Creek but he didn’t care much for how crowded the place was, and he wanted to find a […]
Tiger Bay’s history preserved as arts Butetown History and Arts centre is moving.
The heritage of Cardiff’s iconic Tiger Bay looks set to be preserved in a new arts centre, in May, the Butetown History and Arts Centre announced they would have to close as funding had dried up. But they asked for help finding somewhere to store their archives. Their archive contains items including recordings from people […]
Things to do for kids this summer
They may be longed for by kids all year round, but for most parents the school summer holidays can be a difficult time in terms of constantly coming up with new things to do. But don’t worry if you’re struggling to think of ways to fill the time with your little ones over the next […]
Unique places to stay in Wales
Wales offers a stunning variety of unique places to stay, and if you’re after something a bit different then there’s plenty to choose from. From treehouses to windmills, lighthouses and shepherd’s huts, here are some of the most interesting and unusual spots to spend the night in Wales. 1. The lighthouse Built in 1821, the […]
The Royal Welsh Show: 10 things to do in and around Builth Wells
1. Take a trip to the Red Kite feeding centre at Gigrin Farm This is a great way to see and snap Red Kites. You can feed these birds of prey at 3pm. There are special hides for photographers and there’s also wheelchair access. And when you finish birdwatching you can have your fill in […]
Have your say: What’s your favourite castles in Wales?
They’re the jewels dotted around a county steeped in history, but what are your favourite castles in Wales? Each one with its own story, and its own distinctive look, the variety of castles in Wales provides us with a treasure trove of mystery, charm, and colourful and sometimes gruesome histories. They tell the story of […]
Turkey egg, in an egg !!
Turkey egg an unusual twist! Now here is something you don’t see every day! If you do any cooking you will know that a duck eggs or a turkey egg make fantastic cakes and sponges, if you can get them. So imagine Kevin’s surprise when he cracked open a Turkey egg and found a second […]
Walnut Tree Farm Park
Walnut Tree Farm Park facilities Walnut tree farm park is on the East side of Cardiff near Newport. It is a treasure of a farm park with all the animals really healthy and free to be themselves. There is a soft play area, plenty of picnic tables, a designated walk and a clean and well […]