Cardiff, Wales
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Worm`s Head (left), from Rhossili beach. A wide expansive sandy beach that. Accesed at the southern end via Rhossili village, or nearer the centre of the bay at Hillend which is near the village of Llangennith. This probably the most famous beach on Gower, famous for surfing and paragliding. | Swansea / Cardiff / Afan Forest Park / South Wales Miners Museum / Gower Heritage Centre / Margam County Park / LC2 -Premier Waterpark / TreeTop Adventure / Weobley Castle / Oxwich Castle Castle / Cardiff Castle / Mumbles / The Last Invasion -Gallery / Free Advertisement & Listing For Your Hotel, Holiday Park Or B&B Advertise Now - FREE | Please visit again, for more places to come! This EventPicture UK page was last modified on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 12:57:46 PM | | Brecon Beacons National Park, National Parks of Wales | | *** National Showcaves Centre For Wales & Dinosaur Park | | Castles of Wales | Aberdulais Falls, near Neath / Wales | | Museums of Wales | | Talley Abbey - Abaty Talyllychau, Talley, Carmarthenshire - Abbeys of Wales | | *** Neath Abbey, Cistercian monastery, Neath - Abbeys of Wales | | Llawhaden Castle 12th to 14th century | | Carmarthen & Carmarthen Castle - Wales oldest town! | | *** The Gower Peninsula: Rhossili Island & Worms Head |
Kidwelly Castle / Botanic Gardens of Wales / National Wetland Centre Wales, Llanelli / Manor House & Wildlife Park / Brangwyn Hall, Swansea / Folly Farm / OakWood -ThemePark / Pembroke Castle / Talley Abbey / Dinefwr Castle / Carreg Cennen Castle / Dryslwyn Castle / Newcastle Emlyn Castle / Laugharne Castle / Llansteffan Castle /Aberglasney Gardens / Hywel Dda Gardens / Norwood Gardens & Tea Room / Dinefwr Park & Castle / LlynLlech Owain CountryPark / Gelli Aur Country Park / Brecon Beacons / Parc Howard Mansion & Gardens / National Showcave Centre For Wales / _________________________________________________________________________________ Wales's history The history stretches as far back as Neolithic times with a number of prehistoric monuments in Anglesey and at other sites in the country.
Forts &Castles You will find a rich network of Celtic, Roman and Medieval castles, fortifications and historical sites - in fact, there are more than six hundred heritage sites in Wales. Their number and variety reflecting the nation's turbulent and fascinating history. Wales also has mansions and lavish country homes such as Erddig Hall near Wrexham and Tredegar House near Newport. From the mid-18th century Wales became an industrial country and you you can experience this part of the country's history from the slate industry in the north to the coal mines in the valleys. Festivals in Wales There are large national events, local musical and literary festivals, carnivals (like inSwansea), regattas and shows that draw crowds of people to historic towns, villages and harbours. The largest national events are the National Eisteddfod and the Royal Welsh Show, both attract large numbers of visitors. Agricultural shows in every county and farming area in Wales. Local events and city festivals that extend over the summer months. Historic events such as the Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza, food events like the Abergavenny Food Festival and folk festivals such as the biennial Cemaes Celtic Festival. Museums and galleries in Wales The National Museums Wales has a collection of widely dispersed institutions including the National Slate Museum, the National Wool Museum and the gem of all museums, the National Museum Cardiff, which holds some of the nation's grandest treasures and fine art of the highest quality. Other museums are National Waterfront Museum in Swansea, the Museum of Speed, Blaenavon World Heritage Museum and local town museums. Wales's long tradition of artistic expression has led to a number of exceptional galleries in the country. The National Portrait Gallery holds over 100 pictures from the 19th century and the National Museum Cardiff displays a significant collection of impressionist works. There are also a number of contemporary art galleries and artists studios around the country. |