Carreg Cennen and Llygad Llwchwr Carreg Cennen Castle Approximately 5.5 miles long, the dramatic Carreg Cennen Castle is the start and focal point of this stunning walk… but it’s far from the only highlight. From the castle, the route drops down to cross the river Cennen then rises back up through woods and fields onto […]
Everything you need to know about National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
It’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout the whole of October. All funds raised throughout the month mean Breast Cancer Care can provide its specialist nurses, local services and emotional support network for free to those who need it. Each year nearly 55,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK, and that’s the […]
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 […]
Whole Lotta Love by Led Zeppelin voted best guitar riff of all time
Led Zeppelin’s Whole Lotta Love has been named the greatest guitar riff of all time. In a list of the top 100, it beat rock legend contenders such as Metallica, Nirvana and The White Stripes to the top spot. The top five guitar riffs are completed by Guns ‘N’ Roses’ Sweet Child O’ Mine at […]
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 […]
Car boot sales: Where to find a good one this weekend
1. Cardiff Where: Bessemer Road, CF11 8BA When: Sunday (7am-1pm) Price for sellers: £7 per car and £10 per van Price for buyers: Free See also Car boot sales Cardiff 2. Swansea Where: Liberty Stadium, SA1 2FA When: Sunday from 5.30am for sellers and 7.15am for buyers Price for sellers: Starts at £6 for outside […]
12 Golf Courses : best in South Wales?
Golf Courses – South Wales Wales’ first Senior Open Championship, held at Royal Porthcawl, was a great success played on one of the best golf courses in South Wales. Golf is seriously popular in south Wales so here are 12 of the best of golf courses South Wales can offer just a short drive away. All of […]
Hay Festival: 10 dos and dont’s
What to wear, what to eat, celeb spotting, the free concerts, the town itself… how to make the most of your visit to Hay Festival 5 dos 1. Remember to bring your tickets or if you’re picking them up on site factor in the time it will take to get them. It’s busy 2. Take […]
20 things to do in Wales this May bank holiday weekend
There’s plenty happening over the three-day weekend, so we’ve put together a few of our favourites to get you started. Here’s our round-up of 20 of the best things to do in Wales: 1. Machynlleth Comedy Festival Friday, May 2 – Sunday, May 4 Get giggling with the Machynlleth Comedy Festival this weekend. Now in […]
Meet the funeral directors: The changing face of our oldest industry
When he first became an undertaker for funeral directors, nearly 40 years ago, the age-old business of death was a fairly straightforward affair for Gareth Jenkins. Family requests would revolve around flowers, hymns and dressing loved ones in their “Sunday best” for that final farewell. But at the age of 55 he now finds himself […]