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Welsh heroes and heroines who helped shape Wales

Welsh heroes and heroines -William Burgess - Three fates chimney piece Castell Coch

The stories of those who shape the  nation are a massive part of history and there are plenty of great Welsh heroes and heroines who helped shape the country. In celebration, Cadw, the Welsh Government’s  historic environment service, has commissioned  The Heroes and Heroines of Wales story  collection to bring to life and reveal the drama  and excitement behind Cadw …

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Have your say: What’s your favourite castles in Wales?

Caerphilly Castle - Metal Octopus

They’re the jewels dotted around a county steeped in history, but what are your favourite castles in Wales? Each one with its own story, and its own distinctive look, the variety of castles in Wales provides us with a treasure trove of mystery, charm, and colourful and sometimes gruesome histories. They tell the story of the modern history of Wales, …

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Mickey’s Magic Road Show take on Cinderella means you shall go to the ball!

Mickey's Cinderella

You wouldn’t usually expect to find Cinderella holed up in the Aylesbury Holiday Inn – my bet would have been kicking back in a fairytale castle. Nevertheless, when I call Meredith Baldwin, who plays the aforementioned silken-haired princess in Disney’s latest stage extravaganza Mickey’s Rockin’ Road Show, there she is on the other end of the phoneline. I don’t even …

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How to enjoy Welsh national parks

National park - Brecon Beacons

Snowdonia – National Parks Events: Designed for those with limited paddling experience, The Big Canoe takes place on August 2 3 and offers a no-pressure environment in which to boost your knowledge, develop your skills and find out what the sport is all about. Try out a wide range of boats, from touring canoes and creaking bots to slalom kayaks. …

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15 great things to do in Wales this weekend

Things to do

There’s lots going on in South Wales this weekend. So whether it’s rain or shine, there’s no excuse not to enjoy what’s happening in your area. Here is our round up of the top 15 things to do in Wales this weekend! We’ve tried to include a mixture of things to do including events for adults, kids, theatre performances, concerts, …

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Hottest day of year: How to make the most of this glorious sunshine

Enjoying the hot Welsh weather at the beach

Friday is shaping up to be the hottest day of the year, and you should make the most of it, savour every last ray of sunshine. To help you along the way, we’ve set out three different ‘perfect days’, one for families, one for couples, and one for students, each day suggest things to do on the hottest day of …

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