Christened after the 3rd Marquess of Bute, this gorgeous public park blankets the heart of Cardiff City in lush greenery. Straddling the unperturbed waters of River Taff, the green oasis offers a unique assemblage of features that manifest in the park's arboretum and flower gardens. Across the park's grounds is the famous Glamorgan County Cricket Club, the exuberant Sophia Gardens, and the influential Welsh Institute of Sport. The park's serene meadows have been annually hosting the widely-followed Royal Horticultural Society Show since the year 2005.
This open-air museum take visitors through centuries of Welsh history and culture from the Celtic age to the modern day. The museum brings together a cross section of Welsh architecture from around the country that have been recreated on the Fagan Castle grounds. Originally called the Welsh Folk Museum, the museum has evolved since its opening in 1948. From Welsh rural life to life experience by the upper classes, the historic buildings include rural farm houses, medieval courts, mills, schools, smithies, chapels, and castles. The museum is a hive of activity, and traditional crafts including clog making and weaving. Festivals and music events held regularly keep Welsh tradition alive and celebrate the richness of the local culture. The beautiful location and old-school ambiance has led to the museum being featured in popular TV series like Dr. Who and Poldark.
Wales' premier museum is an impressive, white stone building housing a number of separate exhibition rooms and art galleries. The central exhibition is the multimedia Evolution of Wales, which documents the history of Wales. The galleries include works by some of the world's most famous impressionist painters, as well as displays by Welsh artists. There are sections on natural history, Celtic art and archaeology, while the Clore Discovery Centre offers activities, talks and a hands-on exhibition for all ages.
Like a defiant rock piercing the surface of glassy waters, the island of Flat Holm stands eight kilometers (five miles) off the Cardiff or Barry coast. Dating as far back as the medieval and Anglo-Saxon ages, this picturesque island is a massive treasure of nature and geology interspersed with an indelible history. It is a small piece of land with an amazing claim to fame as the destination for Marconi's first radio message sent over water. The island, now a picturesque nature reserve with war fortifications and a lighthouse, welcomes day trippers and many a nature aficionado. Having undergone a restoration during the Victorian eon, the marvellous Flat Holm island now boasts a treasury of seabirds crooning into the depths of pristine grasslands, a giant repository of wildlife, as well as military remnants like canons, barracks and bunkers. Accentuated by sparkling blue waters of the sea, Flat Holm Island is home to many landmarks like the picture-perfect Flat Holm Lighthouse, a country farm house and the pristine Foghorn Building. A magnificent nexus of historical wonders as well as cultural nuances, this splendid island is where beauty is revitalized, time itself freezes.
Located in the Canton area, Thompson's is one of the oldest parks in Cardiff with a variety of trees and shrubs. Thompson's has a captivating feel with its lush green spread, duck pond, fountain, enough and more to get disconnected from the busy city life. Decently sized, Thompson's is bordered with beautiful flower plants which look even more bright and fresh during the bloom season.
Butlins Minehead Entertainment Resort is one of the most exciting destinations of Somerset. A noted live entertainment resort, tourists have a gala time when they are here. Be a part of all the fun fairs, film and music festivals and kids shows along the gorgeous coastline of Minehead. You can also go-karting, meet wrestlers and live performers and take part in many such fun-filled activities. The resort is open throughout the year and some very popular events are hosted in its spacious premises. Accommodation is available as well. Check website for more details and room rates.
The more adventurous among you might like to take a day trip at the Steep Holm Nature Reserve. Steep Holm is a small island which lies 8 kilometers (5 miles) offshore from Weston-super-Mare, and enjoys spectacular views in all directions. It is only recommended for people who are reasonably active however; there is a zigzag climb to the island's plateau, some 76 meters (250 feet) above sea level. Apart from rare plants and vegetation, there are colonies of seabirds and even a small herd of Muntjac deer that graze the island. A medieval priory was established here in the 12th century and the island was fortified in Victorian times with the barracks now used as a Visitor's Center. Sailings are determined by the tide but are made on most Saturdays throughout the year. There are also Wednesday sailings from June to August.
This is one of Britain's longest National Trail and much of it is within easy reach of Plymouth. One of the joys of the path is its constantly changing topography. The path along the edge of the South Hams is composed of metamorphic rock, giving sharp-topped ridges that run down to the sea like the backs of giant dormant dinosaurs. It's wonderful in late summer when the heather is purple and the early wild blackberries provide welcome refreshment. The coastal footpath originated centuries ago, when the coastguards regularly patrolled the south coast, on the lookout for smugglers. They had to be able to see into every cove, so the path hugs the coastline very closely. An inner-city part of the coastal footpath is the Waterfront Walkway through Plymouth. As well as those walking simply to enjoy one of the finest areas of coastal scenery in Europe, there is much to excite those interested in geology, botany, archaeology, and ornithology. Look out for pilchard cellars, lime kilns, rare flowers and even peregrine falcons.
Christened after the 3rd Marquess of Bute, this gorgeous public park blankets the heart of Cardiff City in lush greenery. Straddling the unperturbed waters of River Taff, the green oasis offers a unique assemblage of features that manifest in the park's arboretum and flower gardens. Across the park's grounds is the famous Glamorgan County Cricket Club, the exuberant Sophia Gardens, and the influential Welsh Institute of Sport. The park's serene meadows have been annually hosting the widely-followed Royal Horticultural Society Show since the year 2005.
This open-air museum take visitors through centuries of Welsh history and culture from the Celtic age to the modern day. The museum brings together a cross section of Welsh architecture from around the country that have been recreated on the Fagan Castle grounds. Originally called the Welsh Folk Museum, the museum has evolved since its opening in 1948. From Welsh rural life to life experience by the upper classes, the historic buildings include rural farm houses, medieval courts, mills, schools, smithies, chapels, and castles. The museum is a hive of activity, and traditional crafts including clog making and weaving. Festivals and music events held regularly keep Welsh tradition alive and celebrate the richness of the local culture. The beautiful location and old-school ambiance has led to the museum being featured in popular TV series like Dr. Who and Poldark.
A 15-minute drive from Newport town center will take you to these beautiful council-owned gardens, complete with stately home that is also open to the public. Attractions include a lake and a well-maintained kitchen garden and arboretum. There is an on-going series of events throughout the year, including open-air drama in the summer, horticultural exhibitions and guided walks during which you can see the recent maintenance work that has turned these gardens into something very special. Family tickets are available. Entry is free between October and March. Last entry is one hour before closing time.
The path is a whole 137 kilometer (85 mile)-circular route through the gorgeous countryside. Occasionally one can catch the splendid and breath-taking views of the Avon Gorge, Chew valley and the Severn estuary. Choose to cycle just parts of the trail or be brave and cycle the whole 85 miles! Call Tourist Information Center at +44 906 711 2191 for details.