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Index

See also Accommodations and Restaurant indexes, below.

General Beaumaris, 203–204 Beaumaris Castle, 204 Beddarthur (Arthur’s Grave), 143 A Beddgelert, 224 Abbey Mill (Tintern), 61 Bedford Park & Ironworks, 71 Aberaeron, 165 Bellis Country Market (Holt), 209–210 Aberaeron Seafood Festival, 159 Bethania Adventure (), 173 Abercastle, 140 Betws-y-Coed, 225 Aberdaron, 205 Betws-y-coed Motor Museum, 225 Aberdovey Fun Fest, 218 Big Pit (Blaenavon), 66 Aberdyfi (Aberdovey), 230 Biking and mountain biking, 8 Abereiddy, 140 Coed y Brenin, 229 Abergavenny, 107–108 Conwy Valley Cycle Route, 201 Abergavenny Food Festival, 95 Llys Y Fran cycle route Aberglaslyn Pass, 224 (Haverfordwest), 145 Abergynolwyn, 229–230 Machynllet, 170 Abermawr, 140 Vale of Rheidol, 174 Aberporth, 162 Bird Rock (Craig Yr Adar), 164 Abersoch, 205 Bird-watching, 17 Aberystwyth, 165–167 Red Kite Feeding Station (), Accommodations. See also 170 Accommodations Index Skomer Island, 138 best, 5–7 Black Mountain (Llyn-y-Fan Fach), 104 Beacons, 114–118 Black Mountain Activities (Brecon), 114 , 46–49 The Black Mountains, 106–107 information, 237–238 Black Tar, 135 Mid , 184–187 Blaenau Ffestiniog, 225, 227 North Wales, 211–214 Blaenavon, 55 Snowdonia, 231–233 Blaenavon World Heritage Site, 65–66 , 86–89 Bluestone, 134 West Wales, 147–150 Boating, 239–240 Adventures Outdoor Activity Centre Boat trips. See also specific destinations (Porthcawl), 86 best, 4 Air travel, 15 Whitesands Bay, 139–140, 147 Alice in Wonderland Centre (Llandudno), Bodnant Garden (Colwyn Bay), 200 200 Borth, 167–168 Amroth, 128 Borth Animalarium, 168 Anglesey, 203–204 Borth-y-Gest, 206 Anglesey Outdoors, 204 Boulder Adventures (Llanberis), 220 Arthur, King, 113 Bracelet Bay, 80 Artisans Craft Shop (Lake Vyrnwy), 173 Brandy Cove, 81 Brecknock Museum and Art Gallery B (Brecon), 97 Brecon, 96–97 Bach Ventures (Llanberis), 220 Brecon Beacons, 91–118 The Bailey Walk, 110 accommodations, 114–118 Bala, 226 areas in brief, 93 Bala, Lake, COPYRIGHTED226 festivals, MATERIAL 95–96 Bala Lake Railway, 18, 226 getting around, 94 Bangor, 201–202 legends about, 113 Barafundle Bay, 132 outdoor activities, 110–114 Barmout, 228–229 restaurants, 118 Barry Island, 45–46 sights and activities, 96–110 Barry Island Funfair, 46 top 10 family experiences, 94–95 Barry Island Railway, 19 visitor information, 93 Barry Island Railway Heritage Centre, 46 Brecon Beacons Food Festival, 95 Beaches. See also specific beaches Brecon Beacons National Park, 93 best, 3 Brecon Beacons National Park Llandovery Cardiganshire (Ceredigion), 182 Heritage Centre, 102 Porthcawl, 71–72 Brecon Beacons National Park Mountain Beacons , 101 Centre, 96–97 241 Beacons Way, 112 Brecon Cathedral, 96 14_723203-bindex.qxp 8/5/082:16PMPage242 242 Index Cardigan BayMarineWildlifeCentre (New Cardigan, 160–161 Cardiff’s WinterWonderland, 27 Cardiff OutdoorActionShow, 26 Cardiff Food&Drink International Cardiff CityFootballClub,31 Cardiff Castle,27,29 Cardiff BigWeekend, 27 Cardiff BayWater ActivityCentre Cardiff BayVisitor Centre, 35 Cardiff BayBarrage,37 , 31 Cardiff, 11,21–52 Caravan parks,17–20 Capel Curig,226 , 101 Cantref Adventure Farm&RidingCentre, Canolfan Tryweryn NationalWhitewater Canolfan Tryweryn (Llanberis),220 Camping Cambrian CoastExpress (Porthmadog),206 Calennig (Cardiff), 27 Caldicot Castle,63–64 Caldey Island(nearTenby), 130 Calan Gaeaf,27 Caer-y-Twr (Holyhead),204 Caerphilly Castle,46 Caerphilly, 46 Castle,202 Caernarfon 202 Caernarfon, Caerleon RomanBaths&Amphitheatre Caerfai, 140 Cae Gel,224 Cadwalader’s Icecream Café(Cricciet),204 C NantyrArian(Ponterwyd),175 Butetown History&ArtsCentre (Cardiff), 36 (Cardiff), 30 , 173–174 Bryn BachCountryPark(nearTredegar), 69 Brunel Quay, 134 Broughton Bay, 84 Broad HavenSouth,132–133 Broad Haven,138 Bridgend DesignerOutlet,71 Bridgend, 55,70–71 Brecon MountainRailway, 18,100–101 Brecon JazzFestival,95 Quay), 164 Festival, 26 (Cardiff), 36 111–112 Centre (Bala),226,230 (Newport), 44 visitor information,23 top 10familyexperiences,25 sights andactivities,25–41 shopping, 37–39 restaurants, 49–52 layout of,23 getting around, 24–25 festivals, 25–27 entertainment, 39 areas inbrief,23–24 accommodations, 46–49 near Newport,49 Nantcol Waterfalls, 233 Mid Wales, 186–187 Gower, 89 Brecon andCantref area, 115–117 Cwm RheidolReservoir, 174 Cwmbran, 68 , 106 Criccieth Castle,204 Criccieth, 204–205 Creswell Quay, 135 Craig YrAdar(Bird Rock),164 Craig-y-nos CountryPark(Pen-y-Cae),98 Cowbridge PhysicGarden, 75 Cowbridge FoodandDrinkFestival,58 Cowbridge, 75 The Cove(PortEynonBay),83 127 Cors PlayingField(Laugharne), Cors Caron, theTregaron Bog,172 Corris Railway, 18 Coppet Beach,128 Conwy Valley RailwayMuseum(Betws-y- Conwy Valley CycleRoute,201 Conwy RiverFestival,193 Conwy Falls,225 Conwy Castle,200–201 Conwy, 200–201 Coney Beach(Porthcawl),71 Coney BeachPleasure Park(Porthcawl),72 Colwyn Bay, 197 Colby Woodland Gardens (Amroth), 128 Coity Castle,71 Coed yBrenin, 229 Coed LlynMairNationalNature Reserve, Coach travel,15 Clyne Gardens (Swansea),78 Cli-Machx route, 170 Cliff Railway, 166 Children’s Festival(Cardiff), 26 Chepstow Racecourse,63 Chepstow Museum,63 Chepstow castle,63 Chepstow, 55–56,62–63 Chapter ArtsCentre (Cardiff), 39 Ceredigion Museum(Aberystwyt),166 Ceredigion CoastPath,182–183 TechnologyCentre forAlternative Central Market(Cardiff), 39 Cenarth Gorge, 144 Cefn MablyFarm,43–44 Caws CenarthCheese(NewcastleEmlyn), Cawl, 16 Cathedral Church ofStDeiniol(Bangor), Cathays Park(Cardiff), 30 Caswell Bay, 81 Castles, best,5 Castle andRegimentalMuseum Castell HenllysIron AgeFort(Meline),143 Castell Coch(Tongwynlais), 41 Car travel,14–15 Carreg CennenCastle,103–104 Menyn,143 Carn Carmarthenshire CountyMuseum Carmarthen, 126 Carew, 135 Cardigan River&FoodFestival,158 Cardigan IslandCoastalFarmPark,161 Cardigan HeritageCentre, 161 Cardigan BayWatersports (NewQuay),181 Coed), 225 207 (), 171 144 201 (Monmouth), 59–60 (Carmarthen), 126 Index 243 See also specific trails, Mid Wales, 181–184 Mid Wales, 85 South Wales, paths, and parks 197–198 176 (), Tydfil), 101 Tydfil), (Cwmbran), 68 202–203 201–202 Holyhead, 204 Holyhead Mountain, 204 86 Horseback riding, Ogmore, H 175 Hafod (Ystwyth Valley), Harlech, 226 Harlech Castle, 226 (Rhos-on-Sea), Harlequin Puppet Theatre 137 Haverfordwest, Castle, 137 Haverfordwest River Festival, 124 Haverfordwest Hay Festival, 109–111 Hay Literary Festival, 95–96 Hay on Wye, 109–110 Railway Line, 102 Heart of Wales 98–99 (Coelbren), Henrhyd Waterfall 105–106 Walk, Henry Vaughan Heritage Canoes (Cilgerran), 145 Rooms and Tea Heritage Centre Heritage Coastal Path, 85 Hikes and walks. G Merthry (near Centre Garwnant Visitor Gateholm Island, 138 63 The Gatehouse (South Wales), Grave, 224 Gelert’s 74 Heritage Coast Centre, Glamorgan 224 The Glaslyn River, Glen Beach, 128 183 Glyndwrs Way, Art Gallery (Swansea), 78 Glynn Vivian 77 Gnoll Estate Country Park, Golden Road, 143 36 (Cardiff), Goleulong 200 Lightship Golf, 8 58–59 Gower Folk Festival (Parkmill), Gower Peninsula, 80–81 85 Gower Walk, 81 Gower Way, Wharf, 108 Goytre 19 of Wales, Little Trains Great Orme Mines (Llandudno), 199 Great (Llandudno), 199–200 Orme Tramway Great 194–195 Valley, Greenfield Man Festival (Crickhowell), 95 Green Community Farm Greenmeadow (Y Felinheli), Park Forest Greenwood Festival (Newtown), 160 Gregynog 134 Museum (Pembroke), The Gun Tower Gwbert Beach, 161 19, 126–127 Gwili Railway, 225 Park (Betws-y-Coed), Gwydyr Forest Gwyl Caernarfon Festival, 193–194 Gwynedd Museum & Art Gallery (Bangor), Freedom of Wales Flexi Rover pass, 15–16 of Wales Freedom East, 131–132 Freshwater 133 West, Freshwater Restaurant Index Biking and mountain biking Biking and mountain (Cardiff), 38 (Cardiff), (television show), 43, 47 See specific locations See See also best, 7 49–52 Cardiff, 187–188 Mid Wales, 214 North Wales, Swansea, 89–90 150–152 Wales, West Station (Llanberis), 222–223 162–163 (Narberth), 136 (), 69–70 (Merthyr Tydfil), 169 Eglwyswrw), 141 E 68–69 Ebbw Vale, (Swansea), 79 Egypt Centre 183 Trail, Elan Valley (Rhayader), 169 Centre Elan Visitor Electric Mountain & Dinorwig Power 210 (Wrexham), Erddig F 18 Fairbourne and Barmouth Railway, 229 Fairbourne Steam Railway, Fairy Glen, 225 Famous Pound Shop (New Quay), 164 Farmers’ markets, 238–239 (Cardigan), Centre Felinwynt Rainforest 68–69 Festival Park (Ebbw Vale), Festivals. 206, 207, 225 Ffestiniog Railway, Fawr Geopark, 93 Fforest 140–141 Fishguard, Fishing, 8 Park & Zoo Folly Farm Adventure Food and cuisine, 16 Foryd Harbour (Rhyl), 195 Fourteen Locks (Newport), 44 Cwm-yr-Eglwys, 141 Cwm-yr-Eglwys, Cycling. Museum and Art Gallery Cyfarthfa Castle D Dale, 137 39 (Cardiff), David Morgan Bridge (Aberystwyth), 174 Devil’s Dinas Head, 141–142 Dinas Oleu, 229 Dining. 130–131 The Dinosaur Park (Tenby), Doctor Who Doctor Who 31, 33, 38 Doctor Who Up Close (Cardiff), Dolaucothi Gold Mine (Carmarthenshire), Dolbardarn Castle (Llanberis), 220 Dolgellau, 229 Dolgoch, 229 69 Museum (Ebbw Vale), Drenewydd Druidston, 138 74 Dunraven Bay, Dunraven Castle, 74 Dunraven Park, 74 Farm (near & Leisure Dyfed Shires 75 (St Nicholas), Gardens Dyffryn 168 Reserve (Ynyslas), Dyfi National Nature Dylan Thomas Boathouse (Laugharne), 127 79 (Swansea), 77, Dylan Thomas Centre 164 Dylan Thomas Trail, 14_723203-bindex.qxp 8/5/08 2:16 PM Page 243 Page PM 2:16 8/5/08 14_723203-bindex.qxp 14_723203-bindex.qxp 8/5/082:16PMPage244 244 Index ,109 Llangollen Wharf,210 Llangollen Railway, 210–211 Musical Llangollen International Llangollen, 210 , 173 and Children’sLlanfair SlateCaverns Farm Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwll- Llanfairfechan, 201 Llanerchaeron (nearAberaeron), 165 Llanelli, 56,125–126 Llandudno, 198–199 Llandrindod Wells, 176 Llandovery, 102 Llanberis LakeRailway, 18,223–224 Llanberis, 219–220 Llain ActivityCentre (Llanarth),181–182 Little Haven,138 Limeslade Beach(Mumbles),80 LC (Swansea),78–79 Lawrenny Quay, 135 Lawrenny, 135 Weekend,Laugharne 124 Festival,127 The Laugharne Castle,127 Laugharne 127 Laugharne, Language, 14,238 Langlands Bay, 81 Lampeter Museum,169 Lampeter FoodFestival,159 Lampeter, 169 Lakeside FarmPark(Hendre-Ifan-Goch L The Kymin(Monmouth),60–61 The Knoll(BarryIsland),46 Knighton, 180 Kenfig NationalNature Reserve(Pyle),72 K The Judge’s Lodging(), 181 Joseph Parry’s Cottage(Merthyr Tydfil), 70 Joe’s IceCream James Howell(Cardiff), 38 J MusicalEisteddfod International 202 Inigo JonesSlateworks(Caernarfon), Ice cream, 16 I Hotels andresorts. Eisteddford, 194 Park (nearHarlech),227–228 llantysiliogogogoch, 204 Farm), 74 (Llangollen), 210 Accommodations Index Swansea, 90 Mumbles, 80 West Wales, 147–150 South Wales, 86–89 Snowdonia, 231–233 North Wales, 211–214 Mid Wales, 184–187 information, 237–238 Cardiff, 46–49 Brecon Beacons,114–118 best, 5–7 See also Lydstep, 131 Lota Park(Fishguard), 141 Silver-LeadLlywernog MineMuseumand Llys YFrancycleroute (Pembrokeshire), Llyn-y-Fan Fach(BlackMountain),104 Llyn Tegid, 226 Llyn Peninsula,204–205 Llwynon Reservoir, 101 225–226 Llechwedd SlateCaverns, Wells, 174 Llantwit Major, 74–75 Llantwit beach(nearMajor),75 Llanthony Priory, 108 Llangwm, 135 Llangrannog, 163 Llangorse MultiActivityCentre, 110–111 Mumbles Pier, 80 Mumbles, 56,80 The MountainBikeBogLeapingPoint-to- Montgomery Canal,177 Montgomery, 179–180 Monnow Valley Walk, 85 Monmouthshire andBrecon Canal,108 Monmouth Festival,57 Monmouth CanoeandActivityCentre, Monmouth, 56,59–61 Millwood (nearPenrice),81 (Cardiff), 29–30,39 Millennium Quays(LLanelli),125 Millennium DiscoveryCentre (LLanelli),125 Millennium CoastalPark(LLanelli),125 Mid Wales, 12,153–188 Midsummer Madness(Bridgend),58 MGs deli-takeaway(Aberystwyth),166 Mewslade Bay, 83 Merthyr Tydfil, 56,69 Merthyr Mawr, 72–73 Mermaid QuayCardiff HarbourFestival,27 The Mediterraneo(Penart),45 May DayBankHoliday(Llandudno),199 Martin’s Haven,138 Marloes Sands,137 Marloes Peninsula,137–138 Marine wildlife,17 Margam KiteFestival(PortTalbot), 58 The ManvHorseMarathon(Llanwrtyd Manorbier Castle(nearTenby), 131 Manorbier, 131 Magic ofLifeButterflyHouse The MagicofChristmasBay(Cardiff), 27 Madog Car&Motorcycle Museum Machynlleth, 170–171 M Caverns (Ponterwyd),176 Caverns 145–147 Point (LlanwrtydWells), 174 84–85 Wells), 174 (Aberystwyth), 174 (Porthmadog), 206 websites, 237 visitor information,155–156 top 10familyexperiences,158 restaurants, 187–188 outdoor activities,181–184 inland towns,168–176 getting around, 157–158 festivals, 158–160 areas inbrief,156–157 accommodations, 184–187 Index 245 caravan parks, 17–20 12–13 getting them interested, 14–16 travelling to Wales, when to go, 12 youth hostels, 20 best, 4 110–114 Beacons, Brecon information on, 238 181–184 Mid Wales, 84–86 South Wales, 144–147 Wales, West (Penmaen), 84, 86 125–126 Dock), 145 124 (Haverfordwest), 146 146, 148 184 P Padarn Country Park (Llanberis), 219 and Holiday Centre Riding Parc-Le-Breos Parkmill, 84 (Park Mill), 81 Park Wood (Tintern), 61 Parva Vineyard Country Park (near Burry Port), Pembrey 133–136 Pembroke, Castle, 133 Pembroke Dock, 134 Pembroke Festival, 124 Pembroke (Pembroke Centre Activity Pembrokeshire Show Agricultural Pembrokeshire National Park, 134, Coast Pembrokeshire Path, 128, 134, 142, Coast Pembrokeshire 123–124 Fish Week, Pembrokeshire Penarth, 45 Penarth Marina, 45 Penbryn Beach, 163 166 Pen Dinas (Tanybwlch), Pendine Beach, 127–128 201 Penmaenmawr, 82 Warren, Pennard Penrhyn Castle (Bangor), 202 Pen y Fan Mountain, 104 36 (Cardiff), The Pierson Hotel (Penart), 45 Pistyll Rhaeadr (Llanfyllin), 173 Planning your trip, 11–20 Plantasia (Swansea), 80 Plas Machynlleth, 171 O Park (Narberth), 135–136 Oakwood Theme 141 Ocean Lab (Fishguard), (Knighton), 180 Centre Dyke Offa’s 179, Path, 85, 110, 113–114, Dyke Offa’s 73 Ogmore-by-Sea, 73–74 Castle, Ogmore Farm, 74 Ogmore 179 Old Bell Museum (Montgomery), Old Gaol (Ruthin), 209 170 Old Parliament House (Machynllet), 177 (), Centre Old Station Visitor 74–75 Old Swan Inn (Llantwit Major), Outdoor activities, 7–8 231 Bound (Aberdovey), Outward (Machynlleth), 171 Owain Glyndwr Centre 82 Oxwich Bay, Oxwich Castle, 82 Oystermouth Castle (Mumbles), 80 Aberystwyth, 166 129 Tenby, accommodations, 211–214 in brief, 192 areas towns, 209–211 border festivals, 193–194 192 getting around, outdoor activities, 209 214 restaurants, sights and activities, 193–209 top 10 family experiences, 193 visitor information, 191–192 websites, 236 (Beaumaris), 204 (Beaumaris), 124–125 230 (Llanarthene), 126 231 226, Brenin), 138 (Newport), 44–45 25–26 (near ), 97–98 77, 78 125 144 (Monmouth), 59–60 Museum of Childhood Memories Museum of Childhood Museum of ModernArt (Machynlleth), 171 5 Museums, best, Mwnt, 161–162 N 209 Nantclwyd House (Ruthin), Nant Gwernol, 230 224 Nant Gwynant Valley, 174 Nant-y-Moch Reservoir, Narberth, 135 Narberth Food Festival (Haverfordwest), Railway Museum (Tywyn), Gauge Narrow of Wales National Botanic Garden (Plas Y The National Mountain Centre National Mud Festival, 125 30–31 Cardiff, National Museum and Gallery Reserve (Skomer Island), National Nature National Roman Legion Museum Day Parade (Cardiff), National St David’s Wales for The National Showcaves Centre National Slate Museum (Llanberis), 221 Museum (Swansea), National Waterfront (Penclacwydd), Centre National Wetland 125 Wales, Centre National Wetland Felindre), Museum (Dre-fach National Wool Nelson Museum and Local History Centre Newcastle (Bridgend), 71 Newcastle Emlyn, 143–144 Newport, 42–45 Bridge, 43 Newport Transporter 164–165 New Quay, 39 (Cardiff), New Theatre Newtown, 178–179 Museum, 179 Newtown Textile Neyland, 134 82 Nicholaston Burrows, Nolton Haven, 138 North Beach 12, 189–214 North Wales, 34–35 (Cardiff), Norwegian Church 14_723203-bindex.qxp 8/5/08 2:16 PM Page 245 Page PM 2:16 8/5/08 14_723203-bindex.qxp 14_723203-bindex.qxp 8/5/082:16PMPage246 246 Index Restaurants. Responsible tourism,240 Railways andtraintravel,15,18–19. Raglan Castle(Usk),64–65 R Quarry HospitalMuseum(Llanberis),219 Q Pwlly-Wrach Nature Reserve(nearTalgart), Pwllheli, 205 Pwllgwaelod, 141 Pwll DuBay, 81 Punch Bowl(Aberystwyth),174 Pryce JonesMuseum(Newtown),179 Prisoner The Presteigne, 180–181 Prestatyn NovaCentre (CentralBeach),194 Powysland MuseumandCanalCentre Powis Castle(Welshpool), 177–178 The Portwall(SouthWales), 63 Portmeirion, 206,208 Porthstinan (StJustinian’s), 140 Porthor, 205 Porthmadog Quay, 206 Porthmadog MaritimeMuseum,206 Porthmadog, 206–207 Porthcawl, 56,71–72 Port EynonBay, 82–83 Pontypridd, 56 Pontypool ParkandMuseum,67 Pontypool andBlaenavonRailway, 19, Pontypool, 65 Pontcysyllte Aqueduct(Llangollen),210 Pobbles Bay, 82 Play intheBay–Cardigan Outdoor Plas YBrenin –TheNationalMountain Plas Newydd(Llangollen),211 Plas Mawr(Conwy),201 Rhiannon Welsh Gold Centre (Tregaron), Rheidol CycleTrail, 174 Rhayader, 169 Rest Bay(Porthcawl),71 Resorts andhotels. Red KiteFeedingStation(Rhayader),170 Really WildFood&CountrysideFestival 109 (Welshpool), 177 66–67 Festival, 158 Centre, 226,231 172–173 Accommodations Index (St David’s), 123 specificrailways also West Wales, 147–150 South Wales, 86–89 Snowdonia, 231–233 North Wales, 211–214 Mid Wales, 184–187 information, 237–238 Cardiff, 46–49 Brecon Beacons,114–118 best, 4–7 West Wales, 150–152 Swansea, 89–90 North Wales, 214 Mid Wales, 187–188 Cardiff, 49–52 best, 7 (television show),206,208 See also See also Restaurant Index See Ryder Cup,8 Ruthin Produce Market,209 Ruthin, 209 Royal Welsh Show(BuilthWells), 159 Royal Welsh AgriculturalShow(Builth Rotherslade, 81 Rosslare ferry, 134 Ropes &Ladders(Llanberis),219 The RobertOwenMuseum(Newtown),178 Riverside Quay(Haverfordwest), 137 Riverside Market(Haverfordwest), 137 Ride OnTheBeachAtOgmore, 86 Rhyl SunCentre, 195–196 Rhyl, 195 Rhuddlan Castle(Rhyl),196–197 RHS SpringFlowerShowCardiff, 26 Rhossili Bay, 83–84 Rhos-on-Sea, 197 Rhondda HeritagePark(Pontypridd),67 South Wales, 11,53–90 South Stacklighthouse(Holyhead),204 74 Southerndown, Southend Gardens (Mumbles),80 South Beach(Tenby), 129 Solva, 138–139 Snowdon MountainRailway, 18,220–221 Snowdonia, 215–234 Snowdon, Mt,219 Slate, 227 Slade Bay(TheSands),83 Skomer Island,138 Silent World (Tenby), 130 Sights andattractions,best,3–4 (Cardiff), 39 Shell Island,228 Way,Severn 177,184 The Senedd(Cardiff), 35–36 Secret Waterway, 134–135 SeaQuarium (Rhyl),196 Sealyham ActivityCentre (Haverfordwest), Saundersfoot, 128 Sands ofSpeedMuseum(Pendine The Sands(SladeBay),83 St Quentin’s Castle(Cowbridge), 75 St Myllin’s Well (Llanfyllin),173 St Lythans BurialChamber, 75 St Justinian’s (Porthstinan),140 St Govan’s Chapel,133 St Fagans:NationalHistoryMuseum St Donat’s Castle(LlantwitMajor), 75 St David’s Hall(Cardiff), 39 St David’s FestivalWeek, 193 St David’s Cathedral,139 St David’s, 139–140 St Bride’s Bay, 138 S S Wells), 173 144–145 Beach), 128 (Cardiff), 42 areas inbrief,56 accommodations, 86–89 websites, 236 visitor information,217–218 top 10familyexperiences,218 sights andactivities,218–231 restaurants, 233–234 outdoor activities,220,230–231 festivals, 218 accommodations, 231–233 Index 247 See also specific trails, Mid Wales, 181–184 Mid Wales, 85 South Wales, accommodations, 147–150 in brief, 122 areas festivals, 123–125 122–123 getting around, outdoor activities, 144–147 150–152 restaurants, top 10 family experiences, 123 visitor information, 121 websites, 236 Llandrindod Wells, 159, 176 Llandrindod Wells, 218 Tywyn, paths, and parks 99–100 33–34, 39 (Rhoose), 58 Castle), 58 Warren Mill Farm Park (near Cowbridge), 75 Warren 37 (Cardiff), Waterbus (Pontneddfechan), Walk The Waterfalls best, 4 Watersports, 209 (Wrexham), Waterworld 12 Weather, 13, 236–237 Websites, cakes, 16 Welsh 19, 202, 207, 209 Highland Railway, Welsh language, 14, 238 Welsh Mountain Zoo (Colwyn Bay), 197 Welsh 177 Welshpool, 178 and Llanfair Light Railway, Welshpool 19 and Llanfair Railway, Welshpool 26 (Cardiff), Proms Welsh Castle, 84 Weobley 133 Angle Bay, West 137 Dale Bay, West Highland Railway (Porthmadog), 206 West 11–12, 119–152 Wales, West 61 White Castle (Monmouthshire), 139, 140 Whitesands Bay, 84 Burrows, Whitford W (Cardiff), Millennium Centre Wales and hikes. Walks U 226 Ugly House (Capel Curig), Usk, 64–65 Usk Castle, 64 102–103 Usk Reservoir, Usk Rural Life Museum, 64 85, 112 Walk, Usk Valley V 70 of Glamorgan, Vale Agricultural Show of Glamorgan Vale 174–175 of Rheidol, Vale 19, 167, 174 Railway, of Rheidol Vale 59 of Usk, Vale (Whitesands Bay), 147 VenjureJet Festival Victorian (Llanberis), 220 Diving Centre Vivian Lake, 173 Vyrnwy, Tudor Merchant House (Tenby), 129 House (Tenby), Merchant Tudor Folk Festival (Chepstow Rivers Two 229–230 Tywyn, 229 Valley, Tywyn See festivals, 57–59 56–57 getting around, 84–86 outdoor activities, 59–86 sights and activities, experiences, 57 top 10 family 55–56 visitor information, websites, 236 89–90 restaurants, visitor information, 56 19, 144 St Nicholas), 75 (Caerphilly), 46 also specific railways (Brecon), 97 (Brecon), T 85, 112 Trail, Taff 101 , Valley Taff 109 , Festival of the Black Mountains, 95 Talgarth 104–105 Talybont-on-Usk, 105 Reservoir, Talybont 209 (Anglesey), y Foel Riding Centre Tal 19, 229 Railway, Talyllyn 166 Tanybwlch, 34 (Cardiff), 209 (Wrexham), Techniquest@NEWI Railway (Newcastle Emlyn), Valley Teifi 128–129 Tenby, Arts Festival, 124 Tenby Castle, 129 Tenby 129 Museum and Art Gallery, Tenby Thomas, Dylan, 77, 127, 140, 164 82 Bay, Cliffs Three Tinkinswood Burial Chamber (near Tintern, 61–62 61–62 Tintern Abbey, Tintern Old Station, 62 61 Tintern Trail, 198 Park (Towyn), Tir Prince Leisure of Fame Cooper Walk Tommy 82 Bay, Tor House, 109 Tower 141 Hall (Fishguard), Town Hall (Llantwit Major), 74 Town travel and railways, 15, 18–19. Train Bay (Porthcawl), 71 Trecco House (Coedkemew), 43 Tredegar 172 Tregaron, Bog, 172 Tregaron and Museum, 172 Red Kite Centre Tregaron 163 Tresaith, Court and Castle, 106 Tretower South Wales Borderers Museum Borderers South Wales (Knighton), 180 Centre Spaceguard 37 (Cardiff), Stackpole Estate, 132 132 Stackpole Quay, 169 Strata Florida Abbey (Lampeter), Strumble Head, 141 230 Surf Lines (Llanberis), 220, Swallow Falls, 225 Swanlake, 131 Swansea, 77–80 77 Swansea Bay Promenade, Swansea Football Club, 80 Swansea MAS Carnival, 59 Swansea Museum, 79 100 Sychryd All Ability Trail, Sygun Copper Mine (Beddgelert), 224–225 14_723203-bindex.qxp 8/5/08 2:16 PM Page 247 Page PM 2:16 8/5/08 14_723203-bindex.qxp 14_723203-bindex.qxp 8/5/082:16PMPage248 248 Index Marloes Youth Hostel,149 Manorbier Youth Hostel,149 Holiday InnNewport,48 Holiday InnCardiff CityCentre (Cardiff), 48 Hilton (Cardiff), 47 Hillend CampSite(Gower),89 Glan-y-Bala (Llanberis),232 Freshwater EastCaravanClubSite, 150 Fishguard BayHotel(Goodwick), 147 Ffynnon (Dolgellau),231–232 Express byHolidayInn(Swansea), 88 Escape (Llandudno),212 Elan Valley Hotel(),185 Druidstone (Broad Haven),147–148 Doldowld CaravanClubSite,Llandrindod Danywenallt Youth Hostel(Talybont-on- Forest DriveCampsite(near Cwmcarn Creswell QuayCottages,149 Coed Parc Farm(Lampeter),185 Coed HelenCaravanClubSite Castle ofBrecon Hotel,114 Carmarthen BayHolidayPark(Kidwelly),88 Cardigan BayCampSite(nearNewQuay), Cantref BunkhouseandCamping,115–116 Caerfai Farm(StDavid’s), 148 Cadair View Lodge(Trawsfynydd), 232–233 Bryn GwynantYouth Hostel Bryngwenyn Farm(Llanelli),87 Brecon Youth Hostel,116 Brecon BeaconsNationalParkCaravan Borth Youth Hostel(Cardigan), 187 Baskerville HallHotel(Hay-on-Wye),115 Bangor Youth Hostel,213 Atlantic Hotel(Tenby), 147 Aberporth Express (betweenAberporth Accommodations Youth hostels,20 Y Wye Valley Walk, 85,110,182 Wye Valley, 59 Wrexham, 209 WOW Festival–Wales OneWorld Film Worms Head,84 The World BogSnorkelling World BogSnorkellingChampionships Workhouse Festival(Llanfyllin),160,173 Woodland Trust’s ParkWood (near Wiseman’s Bridge,128 Winter Gardens (Mumbles),80 Wildlife Trust ofSouthandWest Wales Wildlife, 17 WH SmithMuseum(Newtown),178 Wells (Rhayader),186 Usk), 117 Newport), 49 213 (Caernarfon), 186–187 (Nantgwynant), 233 and CampingSite(Swansea),117 and Tresaith), 185–186 Festival (Cardiff), 26 Championships (LlanwrtydWells), 174 (), 159 Talgart), 109 (Coed yBwl),71 Tros YrAfon(Anglesey),212–213 Trericket Mill(BuilthWells), 184–185 Tredegar HouseCountryParkCaravan Trecco BayHolidayPark(Porthcawl), Travelodge (Cardiff), 48 The Talardy (StAsaph),213 Stackpole Inn,149 Smallbrook Terrace (Hay-on-Wye),115 St David’s HotelandSpa(Cardiff), 47–48 St David’s CampingandCaravanningClub Portmeirion, 211 Porth Tocyn CountryHotel(Abersoch), Port EynonYouth Hostel,89 Plas CochGuestHouse(Llanberis),232 Pentre ArmsHotel(Llandysul),186 CastleCaravan&CampingPark Park Plaza(Cardiff), 47 The OldRectory(Rhossilli),86–87 Nantcol Waterfalls (Llanbedr),233 Moreton Farm,148–149 Ye OldeBullsHeadInn(Anglesey),214 Ultra Comida(Aberystwyth),166 Something’s Cooking(Letterston),152 Skirrid MountainInn(Abergavenny), 118 Sands Cafe(StBride’s Bay),152 Rhaedr Peris(Llanberis),234 Red DragonCentre (Cardiff), 50 Razzi (Cardiff), 50–51 Pete’s Eats(Llanberis),234 Patrick’s WithRooms(Mumbles),89 Papa SanchosStonegrillRestaurant& Pam (Tenby), 151 Old Watch House(NewQuay),188 (Cardiff), 50 Mediterraneo attheBoatHouse Joe’s IceCream (Swansea),90 Horse &JockeyInn(Knighton),188 Hive ontheQuay(Aberaeron), 165,188 Harbourmaster Hotel(Aberaeron), 165 Gwesty Cymru(Aberystwyth),187 Fecci &SonsIceCream Parlou(Tenby), Eddie’s Diner(Cardiff), 51 Dovey Inn(Aberdovey), 233–234 The Dolphin(Aberystwyth),167 Demiro’s (Cardiff), 51 Cwtch* (StDavid’s), 151 Castle Street Restaurant(Brecon), 118 Castell DeudraethBar&Grill(Portmeirion), Castellamare CaféBar(Mumbles),90 The Captain’s Table (Saundersfoot),151 Cadwalader’s Ice-Cream Cafe(Cardiff), 52 Bywty HayesIslandSnackBar(Cardiff), 52 Bull Terrier Cafe(Cardiff), 52 Bridge Cafe(Brecon), 118 Bosphorus (Cardiff), 51 The BayView (Swansea),90 Badgers Tearooms (Llandudno),214 Restaurants Club Site(Newport),48–49 87–88 Site, 150 211–212 (Brecon), 116 Café Bar(Swansea),90 (Cardiff), 51 152 214