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Moorshead Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast, Sigingstone, Cowbridge

February 7th, 2010 · No Comments

Some friends of mine John and Siân Evans have just opened a new Bed and Breakfast in the Vale of Glamorgan in their old farmhouse near Sigginstone.
They’ve put a huge amount of effort into making sure that guests will really enjoy their stay in South Wales. Their attention to detail will ensure that visitors will [...]

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Tags: places to stay · tourism · vale of glamorgan

St Illtud’s Church, Llantwit Major

January 6th, 2010 · No Comments

St Illtud’s church in Llantwit Major is a remarkable place. A church was first set up here by St Illtud in AD520 when he created the first collegiate church and monastery.
It has often been called “the oldest university in the world”. Llanilltud Fawr became the centre of learning throughout Christian Britain.

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Tags: history · places to visit · pub · south wales · tourism · vale of glamorgan

Christmas Travel

December 23rd, 2009 · No Comments

With all this bad weather it’s worth highlighting a post I did earlier this year on travel information if you’re travelling by road to, or through, South Wales – http://www.south-wales.org/2009/m4-motorway-traffic-cams/
My Useful South Wales links page also has other travel resources that you may find useful – http://www.south-wales.org/useful-south-wales-links/ especially if you’re travelling by train, coach or [...]

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Tags: south wales · tourism · travel · weather

Nice view of Cardiff Bay

November 11th, 2009 · No Comments

We had a nice walk around Cardiff Bay last weekend just as the sun was setting.  The light was really nice though it was a bit cold for me!
You can see the Pierhead Building to the left, the Senedd next to it and the Atradius building with the sloping roof to the right.
It’s well worth [...]

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Tags: cardiff · cardiff bay · places to visit · south wales · tourism

Mumbles and Mumbles Pier

August 29th, 2009 · No Comments

We’ve recently had a few days in Mumbles staying at the excellent Patrick’s With Rooms hotel.  Mumbles is a great place to visit – it’s right on the seafront with fantastic views right round Swansea Bay.  You can promenade around the Bay for several miles if you wish.
Mumbles Village is a great place to visit [...]

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Tags: beach · gower · places to stay · places to visit · south wales · tourism

Cardiff Bay Wetlands Reserve

June 9th, 2009 · No Comments

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 barrage [...]

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Tags: cardiff · cardiff bay · nature · places to visit · south wales · tourism

BlueBell Valley

April 19th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Just a reminder that the next few weeks are a good time to visit “BlueBell Valley” at Castle-upon-Alun near Ewenny.
Well worth a visit on a nice sunny day.
See my previous post from last year for more information.

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UK Weather Rain and Snow Radar

February 8th, 2009 · No Comments

With all this bad weather we’re having at the moment I’ve found that the UK Met. Office’s rain radar service has been invaluable to see where the really heavy rain and snow is.
It updates every 30 minutes and even has an animated sequence of images over the past 6 hours or so so you can [...]

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