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10 Things to do in Carmarthenshire - The 'Garden of Wales'
Of the southern Welsh counties, you’ve probably heard of Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, and Brecon. But sandwiched between these three pillars is Carmarthenshire, a county full of undulating landscapes featuring ancient castles, dense forests, ancient lakes shrouded in legend, and the only Premonstratensian abbey in Wales. There are also flamboyant villages, museums, and sweeping beaches that guarantee you’ll have the sand and sea to yourself.
10 extraordinary spots along the Pembrokeshire Coast
Imagine walking the rolling hills of Barafundle Bay or marvelling at the geological wonders of Elegug Stacks and the Green Bridge of Wales. Alternatively, jumping into the cold depths of the Blue Lagoon at Abereiddi is bound to get your heart pumping, while inhaling the salty air from atop Carn Ingli – the biggest mountain in West Wales – to calm the senses.
If you’re already dreaming of these scenes, read on to find out the top 10 most striking and bizarre spots along the Pembrokeshire Coast.
A Royal Weekend at Hampton Court Palace
Aside from the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace, Hampton Court Palace is perhaps one of the most sought after, and visited, attractions in London. Set within the stylish borough of Richmond-upon-Thames and perched above the Thames River, the palace boasts a grand display of Tudor and Baroque architecture, along with 60 acres of formal gardens and a whopping 750 acres of parkland.
Five Little-Known Tudor Castles in West and South Wales
Sadly, Wales’s connections to the Tudors largely goes unnoticed, even by those with a self-proclaimed interest in that period. However, there are five Welsh castles in the west and south of Wales that are shrouded in the mysteries of the Tudors. From once-private residences to large defences, each stronghold is guaranteed to leave you thinking about, or proclaiming, the well-known rhyme “divorce, beheaded, died”.
Things to do on a City Break in Edinburgh this Autumn
As Edinburgh-based author, Alexander McCall Smith once said, Edinburgh “is a city of shifting light, of changing skies, of sudden vistas. A city so beautiful it breaks the heart again and again.” The Scottish capital, set on seven volcanic hills, certainly captures the hearts of creatives and culture enthusiasts during the summer months. During these months, the eccentric Fringe Festival, and glorious musical displays from the Military Tattoo grace the city’s cobblestoned streets.
But many of Edinburgh’s remarkable medieval to Gothic architecture, world-class tours and innately Scottish attractions are better enjoyed during the autumn months. With fewer crowds, stormier skies adding a dramatic flair to the already beautiful city, and autumnal leaves framing its every corner, Auld Reekie transforms into an autumnal wonderland that feels worlds away from the rest of the UK. With so much on offer, we’ve compiled a detailed itinerary of the best things to do in Edinburgh, so that you can experience its splendour at ease.
Things to do on a City Break to Bristol this Autumn
Bristol, for me, is the military snare drum of the Southwest of England. The kind of drum you see keeping the rhythm and energy alive in military or state pageants. But in this case, it’s a creative and independent city that’s keeping the rest of the Southwest artistically youthful. Its dense alleyways and backstreets, along with its constant herd of traffic, might prompt you to give Bristol a miss. But this would mean losing out on what makes Bristol so unlike any other UK metropolis, with its robust art and culture scene, along with a preserved history and heritage.
The rows of colourful Victorian terraced houses at Cliftonwood unite with the street art of the world-famous artist, Banksy, to cancel out the sea of uninspiring post-war buildings. The dozens of green parks and estates, the trendy Wapping Wharf, and the historic harbourside, make it just as exciting as it must have been as the second largest port in England. The only difference is that we no longer have pirates walking around!