Pembroke has been voted the most desirable place to live in Wales, closely followed by Tenby; both in Pembrokeshire. Pembroke came sixth on the list for Britain, with Tenby in sixteenth place. The survey, conducted by Rightmove, asked nearly 24,000 people where they would most like to live in Britain. The Isle of … [Read more...]
St Catherine’s Island Fort to Re-Open to the Public
St Catherine’s Island Fort, a Victorian fort off the Pembrokeshire Coast at Tenby, is to re-open to the public after 36 years. The fort is a grade II listed building and a scheduled ancient monument which was a marine fort from 1868-1870, built to protect Milford Haven. After being decommissioned in the early 20th … [Read more...]
Hollywood Comes to Town
Film crews are set to roll into Pembrokeshire in May with Hollywood coming to the county once more. Best selling novel “Me Before You” by author Jojo Moyes will be filming in Pembroke for 5 days between May 15th and May 20th. The films will tell the story of a small town girl who forms a bond with a recently … [Read more...]
Lights, Camera, Action in Pembrokeshire Again
Filming was underway all last week in Pembroke Castle for what is understood to be a film version of the hit BBC3 sitcom, Bad Education. It is being made by Tiger Aspect Productions under the working title of Rosebud. Stars including comedian Jack Whitehall and Steve Speirs of Stella fame posed for photographs with … [Read more...]
Christmas Comes to Pembrokeshire
When it comes to Christmas markets, people tend to think of the famous markets in Germany and Austria but think again. Superb Christmas markets can be enjoyed closer to home, here in Pembrokeshire. The season kicks off with the Colby Woodland Garden Winter Fair on 15th November. Set in beautiful … [Read more...]