May 23, 2022 | Adventure, Culture and Heritage, Nature, Pembrokeshire
Next time you fancy a day out with a difference, consider hopping on the train to Fishguard, where you can now enjoy three different types of tour: by boat, on foot and by minibus. North Pembrokeshire Tours is a new offering from North Pembrokeshire Trade and Tourism,...
May 20, 2022 | Culture and Heritage, Pembrokeshire
The Pembrokeshire village of Rosemarket may no longer have a working railway line, but traces of it are easy to find. Two of the original three crossing keepers’ cottages remain and the old railway line is now a cycle and footpath that heads north towards Johnston and...
Apr 26, 2022 | Carmarthenshire, Culture and Heritage
Did you know that the legendary conch shell trumpet blown to rally the Rebecca rioters in Carmarthenshire in the 19th Century has been owned by Carmarthenshire Museums Service since the 1980s? The shell, known as Cragen Beca, was donated to the collection by a family...
Apr 6, 2022 | Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot, Swansea
If you love rugby, you’ve come to the right rail network. From world class rugby stadiums to the historical site of the founding of the WRU, there are plenty of iconic landmarks to discover by rail. Here are the five top places to visit. Aberavon RFC – 6...
Mar 11, 2022 | Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, Culture and Heritage, Education and Skills, LOVE
Pupils from Ysgol y Model were tasked with creating a piece of art showing what Carmarthen means to them. Their design depicts Merlin the magician, who’s been written about in Wales since the 12th Century, on a train and using his wand to show the magic of...
Nov 4, 2021 | Carmarthenshire, FEATURED, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Swansea
Imagine a future in which the South West Wales rail network is integrated with bus routes, ticketing and timetables, making it possible to seamlessly switch between train and bus to get to your destination. On top of that, picture an enhanced rail network with new...
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