Posted on August 16th, 2009 by admin
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Castell Henllys fort dates back to the Iron Age over 2,000 years ago. It was inhabited from 600BC to the 1st century AD when the fort itself was abandoned but archaeologists have uncovered a small but prosperous settlement nearby which was occupied during the Roman Period. Situated in the shadows of the beautiful rolling Preseli Hills the site today is owned and managed by Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority. Based on archaeological evidence some of the roundhouses have been reconstructed on their original foundations.
Set above the beautiful Cwm Duad and surrounded by a majestic landscape there are so many things to enrich your visit to Castell Henllys. Serenaded by birdsong you can stroll along the pathways or bring a picnic lunch to enjoy by the banks of the Nant Duad where you may be one of the lucky few to spot an otter or one of the many squirrels who make the site their home. Follow in the footsteps of our ancestors and make your way to the fort itself. Here you can join one of the two daily guided tours to find out about life in the Iron Age, archaeological discoveries and the work of the National Park Authority or take a seat by the flickering fire in a roundhouse and dream of yesteryear.
Some of the site artefacts discovered by the archaeologists are on display in our award winning Education Centre. You can also sit and watch real time images of the fort or the river, where birds and animals come to drink, on our two widescreen monitors.
There are events for all the family throughout the season from costumed guided tours, Iron Age activities for children to craft demonstrations. See the Abercoed Calendar for event dates, then click on the link to Castell Henllys for more information.
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Title: Celtic Fun Activites for ChildrenLink out: Click hereDescription: Meet a time traveller and journey with them back through the mists of time to tribal Celtic Britain. Activities for children aged 6 – 12. Two sessions beginning at 11.30am & 2.00pm. £2.00 + admission. Booking advisable.Date: 2009-08-17
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Internal Fire is a museum dedicated to steam and the internal combustion engine.
Steam started the industrail revelution but the internal engine keeps it going.
Internal Fire covers the history of the stationary internal combustion engine in industry and agriculture.
Engines run daily in the summer months from March to September, there is always something running somewhere inside [...]
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Wales has a hidden treasure in the West Wales Museum of Childhood, in fact it has many treasures that invoke hidden memories from all those who had toys as a child.
Paul, Hilary and Vic have collected toys and childhood memorabilia for most of their lives. As a teenager, Paul found old Dinky and Corgi vehicles [...]
Posted on August 15th, 2009 by admin
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Penderyn Distillery is the only working distillery in Wales and one of the smallest in the world. One of the few remaining independent distilleries, Penderyn takes its name from the old Welsh village in which it is located and nestles in the foothills of the ancient Brecon Beacons mountain range.
The Brecon Beacons National Park is [...]
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For a unique holiday expereince, make a visit to Pembrokeshire Candle Centre, the only place in Wales where you cann see hand-dipped candles being made just as they were centuries ago.
Your visit will also give you the chance to discover one of Pembrokeshires most beautiful hidden valleys. The hamlet of Cilgwyn Gwaun lies in a [...]
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Devils Bridge is not far from Abercoed, in fact you may have seen it sign posted on your way!
The Waterfalls in summer Devils Bridge Falls is a world famous tourist attraction. These unique waterfalls have attracted many thousands of visitors since the 18th century, including William Wordsworth who wrote about the “Torrent at the [...]
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Every wondered how bees made honey? How honey was turned into mead? Well, New Quay Honey Farm is the place to visit. It is geared up for children of all ages in beautiful unspoilt countryside.
Throughout the exhibition there is talks on all aspects of bees and honey, from keeping a hive to the various products [...]
Posted on August 14th, 2009 by admin
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Check out our calendar to find out what is on in the area so that you can book yourself into Abercoed Farmhouse as a B&B, a camper or in your caravan/motorhome.
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Posted on August 14th, 2009 by admin
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Welcome to Wales!
Here is an array of photos. They are a mixture of more pictures of Abercoed Farmhouse and places to go and see around Mid Wales as well as some taken by a photographer everytime she visits this wonderful part of the world.