Diving centre has a different way of saying goodbye it’s a case of ‘cheers dive!’ two Cardiff buses have been captured on film submerged in a quarry near Chepstow. But don’t worry, they haven’t veered wildly off course and ended up underwater in some bizarre accident, the two former members of the Cardiff Bus fleet […]
Kids Activities
Hang gliding
South East Wales Hang gliding and Paragliding Club The South East Wales Hang gliding and Paragliding club has nearly 250 members with multiple locations to caver almost any wind direction. It includes Blorenge and Hay bluff in the black mountains with its superb scenery. Farthest West is Bridgend and there are 19 flying sites currently […]
4×4 Off Roading
Landrover driving, 4×4 Off Roading is fantastic fun. There are various tracks and routes and you get a training session with a qualified instructor Perfect for a Stag Party or just a group of friends doing something different. Wales Activity Breaks Cwrt y Celyn Farm Upperboat Pontypridd CF37 5BJ Tel: (029) 20 831658 Email: info@walesactivitybreaks.co.uk http://www.walesactivitybreaks.co.uk […]
Llanishen Reservoir Open
Llanishen Reservoir Open is a newly-opened Cardiff beauty spot has had more than 100,000 visitors in just nine weeks. Lisvane and Llanishen Reservoirs opened to the public in July 2023 as a hub for health and wellbeing and a haven for wildlife and offers a range of water and land activities and a café. For […]
St Fagans – The story of Wales’ best-loved museum
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. […]
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 […]
Cardiff Outdoor Activities
Cardiff outdoor activities, as you will see from this extensive list cover all the elements be it on land in or on the water or in the sky with or without a parachute. Taff Valley Quad Bike District: Cardiff Outskirts Address: Taff Valley, Cwrt y Celyn Farm, Upperboat, Pontypridd, CF37 5BJ Quad bikes are small, […]
Ely Trail Cardiff: Cycling route
The Ely Trail Cardiff is a stunning route that winds through some of the city’s most beautiful parks and historic sites. Stretching from Bute Park through Llandaff Fields, Llandaff Cathedral, Fairwater, and ending in St Fagans, this scenic pathway is perfect for walkers, cyclists, and nature lovers alike. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful riverside stroll […]
Mountain Biking trails in and around Cardiff
Cardiff and its surrounding areas offer a variety of mountain biking trails suitable for both cross-country and downhill enthusiasts. Here’s a selection of trails tested by the author within a 5-mile radius of Cardiff, with with their approximate GPS coordinates: 1. North Cardiff Mountain Bike Trails Located in the woodlands north of Cardiff, these trails […]
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 […]