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St David’s

June 3, 2012June 25, 2014 adminPembrokeshire Coast National Park, Sight Seeing, St David's, Wales0 comment

The city of St David’s is located on the St David’s Peninsula in what is the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park in South Wales. This is a place that has always received its fair share of visitors, from the medieval pilgrims that journeyed to the town to visit St David’s shrine, to the visitors of today who come to enjoy the incredible hospitality and beautiful scenery that the area has to offer. The city takes its name from the patron saint of Wales who, according to local legend was born on…

Newport Wales

Newport

June 3, 2012June 25, 2014 adminAmphitheatre, Gwent, Newport, Sight Seeing, Wales0 comment

Newport in Gwent is the third largest city in Wales; the city centre is filled with original Victorian buildings which gives the city a certain kind of timeless elegance. The last decade has seen a marked increase in the number of tourists coming to the city, especially during the summer which has led to further developments being made in the city to accommodate the extra influx of visitors. The city of Newport is situated by the side of the Severn Estuary and offers some wonderful landscapes and scenery to enjoy.…

Cardiff Wales

Cardiff

June 3, 2012June 25, 2014 adminAttractions, Cardiff, Dr Who, Sight Seeing, Wales0 comment

Cardiff has changed dramatically in recent years to become the true capital city of Wales. The city centre is filled with attractions and entertainments for the whole family and no matter what your personal tastes and preferences you will find something to do that will tick all of the boxes for you. Within the city and the surrounding area you will find a wide range of activities from adrenalin fuelled abseiling to relaxed whiskey tasting. Cardiff has become a city that attracts people to it from all over the world,…

Swansea Wales

Swansea

June 3, 2012June 25, 2014 adminAttractions, Gower Peninsula, Sight Seeing, Swansea, Wales0 comment

Billed as the ‘City by the Sea’, Swansea was once described as an ‘ugly, lovely town’ by Dylan Thomas but since then it has changed beyond recognition. Just as lively and energetic as its sister city of Cardiff, Swansea is somehow more traditionally Welsh. The entire waterfront area of the city has been redeveloped and there are some truly wonderful cultural attractions and incredible museums in the area for you to visit. Just outside of the city there is beautiful Swansea Bay which offers beautiful beaches and incredible surfing. The…

Bangor Wales

Bangor

June 3, 2012June 25, 2014 adminAttractions, Bangor, Sight Seeing, Snowdonia, Wales0 comment

Bangor is in every sense a true university town, although it has city status it does have the claim to fame of being the smallest city in the whole of the United Kingdom. This wonderful little city is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty between the majestic Snowdonia Mountains and the sea. The city of Bangor is perched right by the side of the Menai Strait, the body of tidal water that separates the Isle of Anglesey from Bangor and the rest of the Welsh Mainland. The…