In just a few weeks the new Parkgate Hotel will be opening in Cardiff city centre. Owned by the same group that owns the Celtic Manor hotel, this is one hotel I will DEFINITELY be visiting. The Parkgate Hotel has been redeveloped from two historic civic buildings dating from the turn of the 20th Century…
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Pints And The Past – New Book Historic Pubs Of Wales
AD When I’m travelling and end up in a small village or town, I can almost guarantee there will be two historic buildings for me to visit – the church and the pub! That’s why I was really excited to hear about the new book from Welsh author Graham Loveluck-Edwards. Historic Pubs of Wales is…
5 Castles Near Bridgend You Can Visit Now
Wales is famous for its vast collection of castles – but everyone seems to end up visiting the same ones! You know the ones I mean. The big, famous show stoppers like Caernarfon Castle and Cardiff Castle. But there are many smaller castles you can visit around Wales. They are just as interesting as the…
3 Places You Must Visit In Historical Llandaff
A few weeks ago I found myself in an unusual situation – I was in Cardiff with a couple of hours to myself. So I did something I’ve been meaning to do for a while and treated myself to a morning being a tourist in historical Llandaff. P.S. Don’t forget to read all the way…
The New Welsh History Travel Guide From Hisdoryan
Its finally here guys! The new WELSH HISTORY TRAVEL GUIDE I have been teasing for the last few months! And I hope you like it. Long time followers of the Hisdoryan blog will know I LOVE my historical travels and adventures. I am always sharing historical travel ideas over on the Dory’s Tours section of…