Nicholas Barrett

Hiking trail along the famous Offa's Dyke Path leading up towards the hilltop ruins of Castell Dinas Brân in Denbighshire, North Wales.

Castell Dinas Brân: The Hilltop Castle Above Llangollen with a Holy Grail Legend

Castell Dinas Brân rises above Llangollen on a dramatic conical hill in North Wales. Discover its Holy Grail legend, Iron

June 13, 2026

Castles, North Wales

Close-up of sugar-dusted Welsh cakes with visible sultanas, stacked on a dark surface. The warm, homemade feel and tempting texture invite you to try Welsh cakes—one of the must-try things to do in Wales.

Welsh Cakes Recipe: The Authentic Traditional Method

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June 12, 2026

Food and Drink

A traditional medieval wooden sailing ship with tall masts anchored in calm shallow waters at sunset, with dramatic golden light breaking through dark clouds and reflecting onto the water.

Newport Medieval Ship: A Visitor’s Guide to Wales’s Greatest Maritime Discovery

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June 10, 2026

South Wales, Things to do

A sliced loaf of traditional Welsh bara brith on a rustic wooden board, alongside a thick buttered slice served on a yellow plate next to a ceramic mug of hot Welsh tea.

Bara Brith Recipe: Traditional Welsh Tea Bread

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June 10, 2026

Food and Drink

A spectacular architectural view of St Davids Cathedral crafted from local purple sandstone, beautifully situated within its historic, sheltered Pembrokeshire valley setting.

St Davids: Britain’s Smallest City Visitor Guide

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June 8, 2026

Pembrokeshire, West Wales

Aerial view of Barry Island promenade, seafront and sandy beach, South Wales

Barry Island: Family Days Out, Gavin & Stacey Locations and Beach Guide

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June 2, 2026

Holiday Ideas, South Wales

A vintage funicular cliff railway carriage climbing a steep, grassy hill, looking down over the sweeping bay, dark Irish Sea, and curved Victorian seafront of Aberystwyth.

Aberystwyth: The Complete 2026 Visitor Guide

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May 31, 2026

Holiday Ideas

The Milky Way arching across a clear night sky above the silhouetted peaks of Eryri National Park, with the lights of a distant farmhouse visible at the foot of the mountains and stars reflected in still water in the foreground.

Stargazing in Wales: The Best Dark Sky Spots and Reserves

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May 30, 2026

Things to do

Dinorwig slate quarry Snowdonia rock climbing hotspot

Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales: The Complete UNESCO Visitor Guide

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May 28, 2026

Holiday Ideas

The Celtic cross and ruined chapel of St Dwynwen on Ynys Llanddwyn, a small tidal island off the coast of Anglesey, with the Eryri mountains visible across the sea on a clear January afternoon.

St Dwynwen’s Day 2027: Welsh Valentine’s Day Complete Guide

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May 26, 2026

Holiday Ideas

Author: Nicholas Barrett

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