by Chris Best, Chr : Llandudno is a great place to visit in North Wales with lots of attractions to keep you entertained whatever your age. The town is perfectly situated in the shadow of the Great Orme with its beautiful Victorian Promenade and pier, the longest in Wales. There's plenty of things to do whatever the weather from walking in ornamental gardens to north Wales biggest theatre.The Great Orme has a number of wonderful attractions whatever your age. Take a ride to the summit on the Great Orme...
by Simonkit, Sim : The section of coastline between Benllech and Amlwch is probably the most contrasting section of the Anglesey Coastal Path and provides numerous possibilities for the landscape photographer. The coastal path climbs dramatically as it leaves Benllech and the view becomes expansive, with lots of interest. Again the Great Orme is in view, although a powerful telephoto lens is essential to successfully capture a photograph. The first main focus for the photographer on leaving Benllech however, is...
by Devinder Patel, Dev : Gower, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Cardin Bay are really beautiful with wonderful clean beaches to visit. In Wales you are never far away from both the Mountains and the Sea. Visitors to these shores include Dolphins, Basking Sharks, Porpoises, Atlantic Grey Seals and Leather Back Turtles.The Gower peninsula was the first to be acknowledged by the British Government as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1956.There are many islands off the Welsh mainland,...
by Jamie Hanson, Jam : If you enjoy a great round of golf and plan to be in Whales any time soon, you will be pleased to know that this beautiful little country has numerous options as well as stunning locations for an exciting and exhilarating golfing holiday. Although Wales has numerous exclusive and top-rated golf courses and resorts, it is surprisingly not well recognized as a hot golfing destination by the general public. With a little publicity and word of mouth, Wales should soon become one of the premiere...
by , : As usual, it seems Wales find themselves placed in a very difficult World Cup qualification group. Group 4 consists of Wales, Finland, Germany, Liechtenstein, Russia and Azerbaijan. John Toschack and his young Welsh must again do battle with Germany, who they also faced in the Euro 2008 qualifying stages.The Germans are currently enjoying a good Euro 2008 finals and are of course favourites to qualify as group winners. So, who are the other teams Wales need to worry about as they...
by Susan Ashby, Sus : When you are looking for an interesting art filled night out, the Wales Millennium Centre for the performing arts in Cardiff is the best place to go. With its romantic location on the waterfront of Cardiff Bay, this centre gives a whole new dimension to the traditional ?dinner and a show night out?. Here are a few reasons why a visit to the Wales Millennium Centre is the best way to spend your evening. Ever since it was opened in 2004 the centre has housed numerous performances of...
by Douglas Scott, Dou : Carmarthen is on the River Tywi it is the longest river which entirely runs through Wales and Carmarthen has a population of about 13,148. It is the oldest town in Wales and at one time had a population higher than Cardiff. The Welsh name Caerfyrddin, which means Merlins city. As legends have it, the wizard Merlin of Arthurian legend was born here.As once the largest town in Wales, it retains some of its status because it lies at the centre of a region which has more Welsh speakers...
by Douglas Scott, Dou : The city is known as the Gateway to Wales. In 2002 the Queen granted Newport the City status it deserved in Celebration of her Golden Jubilee. The city is known for its night-life, containing many pubs, bars and night clubs. The Stow Hill area is now more famed for its Night clubs and Bars.Westgate Street and the rest of Newport centre are enjoyable to wander round, as many parts are free from traffic and there are excellent shopping facilities. The Kingsway Shopping...
by Arthur Townlands, Art : Although there is plenty of accommodation to select from when it comes to where to stay in Cardiff. It is important to remember that this is the capital city of Wales and so what is available can very quickly get booked up. Therefore, it is best if you can actually try to book your accommodation for your stay in this city as early as you possibly can.Also, another thing that you need to make sure of, especially if you are going to be staying in Cardiff for a few days is that you...
by Adam Jaylin, Ada : The online retail boom, which has seriously threatened high street establishments in most parts of the UK, has found few takers in Wales. According to the report, 'Internet shopping in Wales' a huge chunk of population does not shop online because of certain security reasons! About 41% of people who have access to the internet do surf the net but don’t get caught in the lure of gaining a few extra ‘pounds’. Biggest phobia these people have is that while shopping online, they...
by Kevin Gibbons, Kev : TYF Adventure, in St. David's and Freshwater East, is the ideal place for you to enjoy a holiday with the kids. Come and enjoy an unforgettable family break. Experience some of the best outdoor adventure fun in Europe. Discover Pembrokeshire's spectacular marine environment on a sea kayaking trip, or scramble, swim and leap along the rugged coastline on a breathtaking coasteering exploration. Or why not learn to climb some of Pembrokeshire's awe-inspiring sea cliffs, or start surfing the...
by Limotek.co.uk, Lim : There is an amazing selection of stretch limousines in Wales in a multitude of styles, types and colours and are hired for all occasions and events. The major towns and cities in Wales where limousines are usually hired include Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Wrexham and Bangor. Out of these towns and cities probably Cardiff uses limousines the most and there is a great choice available.Of all the limousines available in Wales, the Party Bus limo has to be the most impressive. This...
by Limotek.co.uk, Lim : There is an amazing selection of stretch limousines in Wales in a multitude of styles, types and colours and are hired for all occasions and events. The major towns and cities in Wales where limousines are usually hired include Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Wrexham and Bangor. Out of these towns and cities probably Cardiff uses limousines the most and there is a great choice available.Of all the limousines available in Wales, the Party Bus limo has to be the most impressive. This...
by Pat Ransom, Pat : Snowdon, in Welsh, is Yr Wyddfa, which means tomb or monument. Legend has it that it is the tomb of Rhita Gawr, an ogre who would kill kings and make cloaks out of their beards. He supposedly met his end when King Arthur climbed to the top of Mount Snowdon and killed him.No one knows who first conquered Snowdon, but ascents of the mountain became popular when Thomas Pennant published 'Tours' in 1781 and included his visit to the summit.Snowdon, as indeed the surrounding...
by Ic, Ic : Depending on where you are coming from it should not take you long to get here, but when you get here you'll find that Wales is a very different place. Although English is the first language in Wales, Wales has its own language that is spoken by 305 of the population. Welsh is one of the oldest languages in Europe and is still used in daily life. Next there is the Countryside views. Wales has 3 National Parks and 5 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, all part of a ...
by Pat Ransom, Pat : Snowdon, in Welsh, is Yr Wyddfa, which means tomb or monument. Legend has it that it is the tomb of Rhita Gawr, an ogre who would kill kings and make cloaks out of their beards. He supposedly met his end when King Arthur climbed to the top of Mount Snowdon and killed him.No one knows who first conquered Snowdon, but ascents of the mountain became popular when Thomas Pennant published 'Tours' in 1781 and included his visit to the summit.Snowdon, as indeed the surrounding...
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