Amazing Days Out: Plas Mawr
Plas Mawr – An Elizabethan Gem Plas Mawr is an Elizabethan townhouse, in Conwy, North Wales. It was built by a member of the Welsh Gentry called Robert Wynn, between 1576 and 1585. It is remarkable to see how it has remained so intact since those days. Partly this is due to it not being […]
Amazing Days Out: Conwy Castle and Town Walls
Conwy Town Walls We have just returned from a trip to North Wales, and our first stop was Conwy. We have driven past Conwy many times and always been struck with awe. Finally, it was time to visit. As we arrived half an hour before Conwy Castle opened, we decided to walk along the Conwy Town […]
Amazing Days Out: Big Pit, National Coal Museum of Wales
Big Pit is part of a World Heritage Site As we recently visited Wales for our tasting menu secret date, we combined it with a visit to the World Heritage Site of Blaenavon. Blaenavon is famous for its industrial heritage, including coal and iron mines. The main attraction is Big Pit: National Coal Museum. As well as […]
Amazing Days Out: Cardiff Bay
As we spent our anniversary weekend in Cardiff, we couldn’t resist heading down to Cardiff Bay, despite the rather miserable weather. We went in the evening, after our trip to Cardiff Castle. It is a relatively recent development, replacing the derelict docks that were just a remnant of the area’s once booming coal industry. A […]
Amazing Days Out: Cardiff Castle
On our anniversary weekend in Cardiff, we managed to visit Cardiff Castle, one of Hillmans Wonders of the World. We were entertained on our way there by the Animal Wall outside the castle. This outer wall is topped by many carved animals, with glass eyes to add some realism. We had fun trying to name them as […]
Amazing Days Out: St Fagans National History Museum, Cardiff
We recently celebrated the fifteenth anniversary of us being a couple with a weekend in Cardiff. As the capital city of Wales, it was very exciting to experience some of the city’s highlights. We spent our first day at St. Fagans National History Museum. St Fagans National History Museum St Fagans is the top rated Cardiff attraction […]