We visited St Augustine’s Church in Penarth last week. The church is set high up on the headland between Cardiff Bay and the Bristol Channel. Its prominent position means that it’s clearly visible for miles around. I see the church almost every day but have never visited it before. It has stunning views back across [...]
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St. Augustine’s Church, Penarth
June 6th, 2010 · 1 Comment
Tags: cardiff · cardiff bay · history · places to visit · south wales · tourism · vale of glamorgan
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 [...]
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.
Tags: history · places to visit · pub · south wales · tourism · vale of glamorgan
Trials bikes at Ogmore by Sea
November 19th, 2009 · 2 Comments
A couple of weeks ago we walked from Ogmore by Sea to Southerndown. It’s a great walk along the coastal path with great views across the Bristol Channel. As we passed one of the bays I spotted these Trials bikes practising on the limestone slabs. Click on the photo for a better view. It looked [...]
Tags: beach · cycling · places to visit · south wales · sport · vale of glamorgan
Vale of Glamorgan Show – Wednesday 19th August 2009
August 18th, 2009 · 1 Comment
The Vale of Glamorgan Agricultural Show is taking place tomorrow (Wednesday 19th August 2009) @ Fonmon near Cardiff Airport. Well worth a visit and the weather forecast is looking OK as well. More info here – http://www.valeofglamorganshow.co.uk/
Tags: places to visit · south wales · vale of glamorgan



