RoughGuides, the eponymous travellers’ guide, names Tenby in Pembrokeshire as one of Britain’s top seaside towns. Also on the list was the Ceredigion town of Aberystwyth. According to RoughGuides: “Tenby, to give it its Welsh name, Dinbych-y-Pysgod, which means Little Fortress of the Fish – is perhaps Wales’ most … [Read more...]
The Perfect Property for UFO Spotters!
A Grade II listed fort, which was the centre of numerous UFO sightings, is up for sale. The Fort, previously a hotel owned and run for many years by a lovely Spanish family, sits perched on the headland between Little Haven and Broadhaven in Pembrokeshire and includes over 4.5 acres and even it’s own beach, … [Read more...]
Pembrokeshire Fish Week is Back
After a year’s absence, Pembrokeshire Fish Week is to return in 2016. This year’s event will run from Saturday, 25th June to Sunday, 3rd July and is something not to be missed. Established in 2000, the county-wide festival comprises over 200 events and is attended by some 30,000 people each year. It is estimated to … [Read more...]
The Land That Time Forgot
New Year’s Day is 1st January, isn’t it? Well not if you live in a wooded valley in Pembrokeshire where Hen Galan, or New Year’s Day, is celebrated on 13th January. This is the land that time forgot. Today the inhabitants of the Gwaun Valley, near Fishguard, are celebrating. They are not two weeks late; they … [Read more...]
West Wales Estate Agent Acquired by Countrywide
John Francis, the estate agent with 21 branches throughout South West Wales, has been acquired by Countrywide plc, the UK’s largest property services group. The company confirmed that John Francis will continue to operate under its own brand name which was established in 1999. If you are thinking of moving to … [Read more...]
Pembrokeshire Village Best in Britain
A tiny village in Pembrokeshire has seen off all the competition from throughout Britain to be crowned winner of the Britain in Bloom Small Village category. Representatives from Wolfscastle in Bloom travelled to Sunderland for the Royal Horticultural UK Finals Awards Ceremony which was hosted by TV Presenter and … [Read more...]
Pembrokeshire Hosts Another Superb Ironman Wales
Thousands took to the streets to cheer as 1,754 athletes aged from 18-76, from 40 countries, took to the sea from North Beach Tenby this weekend for the first part of the marathon challenge that is Ironman Wales. Having completed the 2.4 mile sea swim, the competitors mounted their bikes for a gruelling 112 mile ride … [Read more...]
Historic Pembrokeshire Mansion up for Grabs
A glorious 16th century Pembrokeshire mansion goes under the gavel today with a guide price of just £320,000. Butterhill Grange, a Grade II listed house set in the glorious Pembrokeshire countryside neat St. Ishmaels, which was requisitioned by the RAF during World War II, is to be sold at auction in Cardiff this … [Read more...]
