Wales has seven nominations in this year’s BB Countryfile Magazine shortlist of mighty landmarks, outstanding national parks, beautiful nature reserves and finest rural pubs from around the UK. The eighth BBC Countryfile Magazine Awards 2019 celebrate the best of the British countryside and people. This year, the BBC Countryfile Magazine Awards 2019 have added a new category – Village of … [Read more...]
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2019 Tourist Season
Visit Wales has designated this to be the Year of Discovery. At Take me to Wales we are hoping that you will discover more about Wales I have 4 questions for you to ponder upon Which famous brother and sister artists were brought up in Tenby? Do you know about the mysterious Lady of the Lake at Lyn Fan Fach? What did Elizabeth Andrews achieve? Where is the Welsh MoMa? Have … [Read more...]
EU put £1.7M into West Wales visitor centre
The Minister for Culture, Tourism and Sport, Lord Elis-Thomas visited Llys y Frân, Pembrokeshire as plans to redevelop the Dŵr Cymru site take another step forward with the go-ahead of EU funding. This project will create an iconic recreational park and activity centre which will attract an estimated 40,000 additional tourists, outdoor enthusiasts and local residents. The funding will enable … [Read more...]
Whitebrook stays the course
The Whitebrook Restaurant with Rooms has retained its Michelin star for the fifth year running, it was announced in the Michelin Guide to the UK & Ireland 2019. Chef Chris Harrod, who is currently competing in televised BBC2 chef competition, Great British Menu and will appear in the finals from 8th October said, “I’m delighted by the news we’ve retained our star, especially as we celebrate … [Read more...]
Helping food and drink businesses digest Brexit changes
An app to support Welsh food and drink businesses post-Brexit by providing real time information about their industry has been launched by Wales' Cabinet Secretary for Energy, Planning and Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths. The Diagnostic and Brexit scorecard app, unveiled at Cegin Bodlon Kitchen, aims to support food and drink businesses across Wales and help them respond to the challenges and … [Read more...]
On the trail of Welsh liquid gold
The English and Welsh Whisky Trail has been launched to celebrate the growth of a sector that lay dormant for more than a century. It comes just weeks after Mid-Wales distillery Penderyn took six recent Gold awards from the 2018 World Whisky Masters then 2 Golds at the highly prestigious International Wines & Spirits Competition (IWSC). There are four Welsh distilleries. English whisky … [Read more...]
Building on Brexit for a better deal in the countryside
The special connection between agriculture and tourism in Wales will be celebrated by Welsh Government at an event at the Royal Welsh Show today. The Tourism and Agriculture Working Together event at the Welsh Government Pavilion will be hosted by Minister for Culture, Tourism and Sport, Lord Elis-Thomas to acknowledge strong and enduring partnership between farming and tourism and to celebrate … [Read more...]
£4 M plan to boost canal breaks in S Wales
A £4 million project to transform the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal into an adventure hub has had the green light for EU funding. It will celebrate the best of Valleys natural resources and heritage and serve to link up with other visitor attraction centres in the region. The Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal Adventure Triangle project aims to develop outdoor recreation, tourism and leisure … [Read more...]
Rally boost for North Wales sports & adventure
North Wales and the award-winning Conwy County is renowned around the globe as a destination for extreme sports and adventure. In 2017 the adrenalin-fuelled region was named among the top places in the world to visit according to Lonely Planet’s annual ‘Best in Travel’ list – a roll of honour compiled by a panel of the travel guide’s writers and experts. It was the only UK destination to make … [Read more...]
Pembs is going to the dogs for a very good cause
The countdown has begun to find the very best dog-friendly tourism businesses in Pembrokeshire. Following the success of the first ever Dog Friendly Pembrokeshire Tourism Awards in 2017, the awards from Pembrokeshire Tourism are back for this year. If you provide outstanding dog friendly service, provision and innovation or know of somewhere that does then vote now. Nominations are now open … [Read more...]
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