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The Dark Skies of Wales

15 Jan

For millennia, people all around the world have gazed up, wide-eyed, towards the heavens, trying to make sense of the universe and our place within it. But, with worldwide population growth and the expansion of industrial cities, a 2016 study found that 80 percent of the world – and more than 99 percent of the […]

The Brunel Trail

09 Jan

The Brunel Trail is a  9 mile trail that runs from Haverfordwest to Neyland along the track of the old GWR railway; Neyland was the terminus of the GWR. You can start at either end or join at several places along the way. As it is an old railway track, it’s an easy walk and […]

Museum of Internal Fire.

09 Apr
Museum of Internal Fire.

The Museum of Internal Fire It is located near Tanygroes, which is north of Cardigan on the main road to Aberyswyth. It has an amazing collection of working diesel engines as well as steam engines, marine engines, radio equipment etc. Of special note is the oldest working diesel engine in the UK, which still runs. […]

Laugharne and Dylan Thomas.

09 Apr
Dylan Thomas's Boat house and the Estuary.

Laugharne and Dylan Thomas. Just over 25 miles from Timber Hill is Laugharne, a pretty little village which was once the home of Dylan Thomas. There are several beautiful walks around the area. They range from a gentle wander round the edges of the old castle and the banks of the river Tâf to the lovely […]

Shopaholics

09 Apr
Withybush retail park

Withybush Retail Park in Haverfordwest now boasts an excellent line up of Big Name stores, such as Next, Laura Ashley, Marks & Spencer, Debenhams, SportsDirect and Boots. Withybush Retail Park park can be found on Fishguard Road, on the road to Fishguard road.

Fishguard Folk Festival Concert 2023

09 Apr
Pembrokeshire Folk Festivals

The Fishguard Folk Festival is running again in 2023. This year’s dates are Friday 26th – Monday 29th May. Held over 4 days, there are nearly 40 free concerts, comprising concerts, ceilidhs, workshops, singarounds, sessions and family events. Fishguard is easy to get to and is about a half hour’s drive from 9 Timber Hill. […]