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Autumn Colours in Cardiff Bay

October 25th, 2010

Autumn is fully upon us in Cardiff Bay. These trees are alongside the Roath Basin next to the Atradius building, and show some great colours. Across the basin the new BBC studios are currently being built. When finished they’ll be used for Casualty, Doctor Who and Torchwood.

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Cardiff Bay Wetlands Reserve

June 9th, 2009

The Cardiff Bay Wetlands Reserve is an area of piece and quiet right in the middle of Cardiff Bay.   It was formed from the salt marshes and mud flats on the edge of the Bay in front of Windsor Esplanade after the bay was permanently flooded. There was some concern that when the Cardiff Bay [...]

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Pennard Castle and Three Cliffs Bay, Gower

January 5th, 2009

Over the Christmas holiday period we had a trip to Pennard on the Gower.  We walked across the Pennard Golf Course to the ruins of Pennard Castle. The ruins date from the 13th century. If you fancy the walk to the castle then park in Linkside Drive (marked on this map). Park near the village [...]

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Tags: beach · gower · history · nature · places to visit · south wales · tourism