Old Cardiff: Cardiff council worker Evelyn Clarke has spent the past two years building up a priceless archive of photographs through her Facebook page Remember Old Cardiff. Here, she tells Martin Wells how the idea came about and what treasures she has unearthed with the help of her army of followers An urge to research […]
Farms and Historic Buildings
Cardiff’s Historic Buildings
Cardiff became the city it now is as a result of the vast profits from coal and steel being used to construct lavish buildings. Some exist today some don’t. They do, however provide some great places for kids to visit. Nestled in the mountains overlooking Cardiff is Castell Coch, as it emerges through the tree […]
Cefn Mably Farm
Look out for the Pink Pig! It’s a farm with a god soft play centre and a large café. Recently refurbished with a covered area so you can still have fun even if it’s raining. Acts as a sanctuary for rabbits and cats. Good duck pond. If its holiday time its best to go early, […]
The Welsh Hawking Centre
The Welsh Hawking centre is much more than just an opportunity to see birds of prey. The demonstrations are superb, complete with narration and fascinating facts. Situated in the Vale of Glamorgan near Barry and it has a kids animal farm and of course a café. The Welsh Hawking Centre, Weycock Road, Barry CF62 3AA […]
The Amelia Trust Farm
Amelia Trust Farm is a small charity supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable young people. It’s also a visitor attraction with animals to see, a beautiful woodland, an outdoor park, and plenty of open space. We aim to be a welcoming space for everyone to enjoy the benefits of being outside! During term time, we run the […]
Warren Mill Farm
Warren Mill farm is about 5 minutes from Cowbridge a brilliant place that doesn’t cost a fortune and has plenty to do. You can feed the goats, rabbits and guinea pigs and see the Llamas and Pigs. The stars of the show for my book are the prairie dogs that burrow in the ground in […]
Cardiff Castle
Cardiff Castle is set in Bute Park and is right in the middle of Cardiff. Because of the restoration carried out when Cardiff was thriving on the riches from coal and steel it is seen nationally and internationally as a ‘must see’ destination. A keep and hence a castle has been in existence for over […]
