Our next explore wraps up our time away in Pembrokeshire where we visited a country retreat, used as an escape from the burdens of church life just a short distance from St. David’s, join us as we wander around a lovely rural hideaway here at Lamphey Bishops Palace. The palace is mainly the work of... Continue Reading →
After having a small amount of trouble locating the Castle ruins which were hidden quietly above a small narrow path, we eventually found ourselves standing on top of a small strategic hilltop with a overview of the castle and a reminder that this place was for sure a grand and beautiful structure at one time.... Continue Reading →
In the late 6th century St David established a monastery here on the south-western tip of the Pembrokeshire peninsula. Over the following centuries, David's monastery was a centre for training missionary monks, who travelled throughout Wales, Ireland, and south-west England. After David's death, his shrine became a popular place of pilgrimage. By the eleventh century,... Continue Reading →
We’ve got another 2 in 1 special for you whilst here still in the south of wales. Our first stop is wandering the valleys in Carmarthenshire to a neo gothic folly perched on a hill above quiet villages known as Paxton's tower. Standing at 36 feet high, this crenelated tower was established around 1806 in... Continue Reading →
We visit two Castles in one afternoon of exploring. Why not join us as we venture a 14th century manor house hidden inside the woodlands of Merthy Mawr and explore around a beautiful Norman stone castle with the river Ogmore flowing around it? Starting off with our first venture, we visited Candleston Castle, even though... Continue Reading →
We are super excited to be sharing one of our bucket list pinned places that we’ve wanted to visit for a long time and finally got the chance to tick it off and explore the incredible Carreg Cennen Castle. We’d love for you to join us on our journey as we discover what remains upon... Continue Reading →
Today we are near the Swansea area and exploring Neath Abbey, At its peak and in the 14th century the beautiful and impressive Cistercian abbey at Neath was once the largest in Wales. Its ruins are often in comparison to the better known and more famous Tintern Abbey that is set in Monmouthshire, though here... Continue Reading →
Our next explore was at Blaenavon Ironworks, were you can find out how the materials where made and how they were used, walk back in time inside the ironworkers' cottages and discover their story told through cutting-edge interpretation, the site lies at the heart of an industrial landscape so unique it’s been made a World... Continue Reading →
, We are all aware of the famous coliseum in Rome well now it’s time to discover some important and beautiful roman ruins and amphitheatre in a town called Caerleon, near Newport in South Wales. The baths and amphitheatre may well be on a smaller scale but are no less interesting and are conveniently set... Continue Reading →
Today we were so excited to be able to explore the famous Castell Coch, the drive here is just north of Cardiff; you can actually spot the castle up in the vast woodlands as you are driving down the M4 with its cylindrical turrets and pointed rooftops, this castle is worthy of the Disney characters... Continue Reading →
Built in 1067 by William Fitz Osborne, one of William the Conqueror’s most important allies, Chepstow castle is the oldest surviving post roman stone fortification in Britain. Its original structure was made from stone, rather than an earth and wood structure like most castles, but this was done because of how important the location was... Continue Reading →
The Cistercian abbey of Tintern is one of the greatest monastic ruins in Wales and was founded on 9th may 1131 by the lord of Chepstow, Walter De Clare. It soon prospered with thanks from investments of land in Gwent and Gloucestershire were the buildings were updated and added in every century right up until... Continue Reading →
Hey everyone, welcome back to Pinned On Places and to our walking tours, we are carrying on our journey around North Wales, not far from Flint castle as you can watch in our previous video, we are in Holywell exploring Basingwerk Abbey, nestled inside Greenfield Valley Heritage Park. Its here that you can wander 70... Continue Reading →
After following a lovely and quiet walking trail that is suitable for all walks of life, hidden inside a saturated and discreet forest, lies the infamous Ewloe Castle. One of our favourite things to do is explore castles that are hidden, perhaps not very well known and off the beaten track and Ewloe is exactly... Continue Reading →
When you walk through the gates of this medieval castle you step back in time, one of the finest and best preserved castles in Britain. Constructed on the North West coast of wales to subdue rebellious welsh princes, the castle is memorising, with hills rising to the south and west. The castle was built directly... Continue Reading →
Hey everyone, welcome back to pinned on places. This time we’ve ventured north in our north wales walking tour series, join us as we explore the spectacular Harlech Castle. Seen from just over a bluff of rock to the south of the town of Harlech, both the view of the castle and the sea panorama... Continue Reading →
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