Sian and Nia will be at the British Travel Trade Fair on 19th March at the NEC - we are on Stand F30 next to lots of other great Welsh products. Call by for a chat & discover what we have for your clients.

National Forest Wales

Wales Coast Footpath that starts outside Chepstow Castle and runs 870 miles around the coast giving jaw-dropping views, encounters with nature, and passing thousands of years of history.Earlier this month the National Forest Wales was launched at Porthkerry Country Park. The National Forest will stretch the length and breadth of Wales joining ancient woodlands with newly planted areas, creating amazing paths and routes for locals and visitors to enjoy exploring Wales by foot or on bikes - so this could be a new opportunity for your clients.

The Royal George in Tintern named best place to stay in Wales by The Times and The Sunday Times.

The Royal George in Tintern, dates back to 1598 and is just a stone’s throw from the ruins of Tintern Abbey. It reopened in September 2025 after a complete renovation with heritage bedrooms named after notable historical and nautical figures. The interiors were designed by Camilla Kelly, inspired by the beauty of the Wye Valley, and created with the help of Welsh craftsmen.

The guide praises its recent revamp and said that “The new Upper Deck restaurant is well worth planning a stay around.”

Lots happening at National Museum Cardiff

The Gwen John: Strange Beauties exhibition has opened at National Museum Cardiff to great applause.

Gwen John is one of Wales' most extraordinary artists. She saw the world differently — quietly, attentively, and with extraordinary depth. Gwen John: Strange Beauties is a once-in-a-generation exhibition, bringing together rarely seen works from Amgueddfa Cymru and collections from around the world to celebrate her 150th birthday.

"This is an invitation — to see the world through Gwen’s eyes — to slow down, look closer and discover the wonder in her work. Unmissable — for both newcomers and devoted admirers alike."

Also, in the main entrance hall is Museum of the Moon - an opportunity to stand beneath the Moon, to see every crater and contour up close. This stunning seven-metre sculpture by UK artist Luke Jerram features detailed NASA imagery accompanied by a magical soundscape. The Moon will be in place until 12th April. (Image by John Myers).

The Gwen John Exhibition is organised by Amgueddfa Cymru in partnership with National Galleries of Scotland, National Museum of Women in the Arts, and Yale Center for British Art.

More opportunities to enjoy White Castle Vineyard

The pruning is underway at all the vineyards in Southern Wales and White Castle Vineyard have just announced that they will be offering visitors more opportunities to visit the vineyard, meet the owners Robb and Nicola, and even taste the wine:

• From Easter weekend  - vineyard tours every Friday – Sunday twice daily including bank holidays.
• May - September - monthly Thursday Supper Club with great food and White Castle vineyard wine.

For group visits contact the Vineyard.

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Insole Court - Llandaff

Insole Court is a Grade II* listed mansion house and gardens with a rich history on the edge of Cardiff, in the suburb of Llandaff. Insole Court was the home of the Insole family. James Harvey Insole was a businessman who was heavily involved in the coal mining industry in the Rhondda Valley and who also played an important part in the development of Cardiff as a major coal exporting port.Join a tour of the house and follow the journey of how this modest townhouse became a Gothic fantasy, a grand Edwardian estate, as well as the role it played in WWII.  There are also tours of the gardens and The Potting Shed Café, with it’s indoor and outdoor seating, is a space that celebrates good, ethical and home-made food. Insole can easily be combined with a visit to Llandaff Cathedral and exploring the individual shops and pubs on the High Street.

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