Places to go in South west Wales
Dramatic ruins, fairy tale fortresses and scenic beauty spots are par for the course in South west Wales.
December is the perfect time of year to visit Bethlehem (in Carmarthenshire that is). The towers of Cilgerran Castle, the Teifi Valley Railway and the spectacular waterfalls which dot the region can be admired whatever the season.
Llefydd i fynd yn y De-orllewin
Mae’r de-orllewin yn llawn adfeilion trawiadol, caerau tylwyth teg a golygfeydd hardd.
Mis Rhagfyr yw’r amser delfrydol i ymweld â Bethlehem (hynny yw, yn Sir Gaerfyrddin). Mae tyrau Castell Cilgerran, Rheilffordd Dyffryn Teifi a’r rhaeadrau trawiadol sy’n frith yn yr ardal werth eu gweld ym mhob tymor.
Local attractions
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The early 19th Century saw the town of Merthyr Tydfil become the undisputed capital of the iron world. A masssive …
- Historic building
The Fourteen Locks Canal Centre at Rogerstone, on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, is located at Britain's most …
- Nature reserve
- Visitor centre
This awe-inspiring waterfall falls a majestic 80ft into a stunning forest glade. The reserve here boasts 12 acres of …
- Leisure attraction
The National Coracle Museum houses an international collection of coracles from as far afield as Vietnam, North …
- Leisure attraction
- Museum
Neath Abbey was founded by Richard de Granville in 1130 and 17 years later became absorbed into the Cistercian …
- Historic building
Neath Castle was built around 1180 on the site of an earlier motte castle built by Richard de Granville. The scene …
- Historic building
Sandwiched between a busy road and the River Usk, Newport Castle has occupied a commanding position since the 13th …
- Historic building
Pontypool Museum is located in the Georgian stable block of Pontypool Park House. It uses audio-visuals and …
- Museum
This narrow-gauge steam railway runs for two miles in the beautiful West Wales countryside. It offers the visitor a …
- Leisure attraction
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