A Taste of Wales Raceday at Chepstow Racecourse
On 1st April, Easter Monday, there will be the first Welsh food and drink festival called A Taste of Wales Raceday. This will be an amazing event combining the excitement of a day at the races with joy of trying lots of local food and having family fun.
What's New
'Art of the Selfie'
opens at National Museum Cardiff on 16 March. It looks at how artists through time, from Rembrandt and Van Gogh to Bedwyr Williams and Anya Paintsil, see and represent themselves.So "Is a self-portrait the original selfie?" Tickets are on sale now.
Scale the Stadium - New for 2024
You'll be amazed by Cardiff's breathtaking skyline as you reach THE CLIMB. Traverse the roof's edge whilst taking-in a bird's eye view of the pitch and 75,000-seater Principality Stadium below before scaling the Stadium's mast and whooshing through the air on THE ZIP WIRE across the canopy - not for the faint-hearted! Finally descend back to earth via THE DROP, if you dare! Check the website for more details.
Cardiff TV and Film Tour
Sarah Salter, Green Badge Guide, has just introduced a TV and Film Location tour around Cardiff. It includes Doctor Who, Sherlock and Torchwood which have all been filmed with Cardiff the capital of Wales, as its backdrop. Sarah likes to work with small groups and her tour will also give you an insight into the history of Cardiff.
Sarah guides in English and BSL. She is also a qualified T-Guide, and can guide adults with learning difficulties. She also offers a four-hour tour of Cardiff Bay and City using water taxi and taxi for transport (for groups up to 3). Check out the website.
Dark Wales Tours
Dark Wales Tours give you a different view of St Fagans National Museum of History and Insole Court. Their tours are not ghost tours or paranormal investigations, but rather aim to bring the history of the site to life through myths, legends and stories.
You will find a list of tour dates on the website but they are happy to organise individual dates for your group - just get in touch with the team.
Great local produce across Southern Wales
Southern Wales has loads of great food producers - this video highlights some of the best. A great place to stop for lunch and to pick up some local produce is Forage Farm Shop & Kitchen on the outskirts of Cowbridge. Across the region you'll find lots of great markets, cafe's and restaurants - if you need lunch or dinner stop ideas then do get in touch - SouthernWalesTourism@gmail.com
News this month includes Ghost Tours, Taste of Wales Raceday, New - Scale the Stadium and more - Read the original Newsletter Here.
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