Jul 2, 2024 | Carmarthenshire
The Gwili Railway is one of our region’s most charming attractions. Read on to find out more about its history, plans, and what’s on offer for visitors and volunteers. One of the UK’s most picturesque railways, the Gwili Railway runs for five miles alongside the River...
Feb 8, 2024 | Adventure, Carmarthenshire, Culture and Heritage, Education and Skills, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Swansea
In his latest book, John Davies, a veteran of Wales’ railways, reflects on his long commercial career selling rail travel for everything from regular passenger to pedigree corgis and flowers for London markets. Here he shares some of his memories. If you’re fascinated...
Aug 31, 2023 | Carmarthenshire, Explore, Ferryside, Food
Not so long ago, Catrin Davies-Harding was a business advisor. Now she’s running a charming new café beside Ferryside Railway Station. We went along for a coffee. Sat snugly between Ferryside Railway Station and the ferry, with views across the river Towy, Traeth...
Aug 2, 2023 | Adventure, Carmarthenshire, Explore, Fishguard and Goodwick, Llanelli, Pembrey and Burry Port, Pembrokeshire, Saundersfoot, Swansea, Swansea Station, Tenby
Are you staycationing this summer? Then here are 5 great day trips to enjoy by your own, or with friends and family. Swansea Head to Swansea’s maritime quarter for visits to Swansea Museum and The National Waterfront Museum where you can learn about the fascinating...
Jun 2, 2023 | Carmarthenshire, Counties, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Swansea
From music festivals to food festivals, here are 10 big events happening around our rail network this summer. As the weather gets warmer, people across the region are gearing up for some fantastic festivals and gatherings. Here’s a roundup of some of the best...
Apr 27, 2023 | Carmarthenshire, Counties, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Swansea
With the Coronation on the horizon, we thought we’d take a look back at some of Charles’ key visits to our region. Read on for a trip down memory lane, and information on what’s in store for the Coronation. During his time as the Prince of Wales, King Charles became a...
