Welsh Wonders

These tours are aimed to give each individual the opportunity to relish in the beauty of the land as well as touch upon the magic of our Welsh Legends.

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Dunraven Castle

Dunraven Castle

Unravel the tales of Dunraven Castle near Southerndown and later head down to the beach!

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Guto Nyth Bran

Guto Nyth Bran

Explore the myth and legend of Griffith Morgan better known as Guto Nyth Brân - an exceptional gifted runner in the 18th century. Take the opportunity to explore the Cynon Valley.

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Iolo Morganwg

Iolo Morganwg

Learn more about one of the Vale's favourite sons - Iolo Morganwg by visiting his former haunts in the tranquil Vale of Glamorgan, ending the tour at one of his watering holes.

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Kenfig

Kenfig

Come along and visit Kenfig with its mysterious long lost lands and ghosts in a nearby public house!

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Llyn Y Fan

Llyn Y Fan

Explore the legend of Llyn y Fan Fach near Llanddeusant.

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Maid of Cefn Ydfa

Maid of Cefn Ydfa

Visit Llangynwyd and the surrounding area and learn more about the tragic tale of the Maid of Cefn Ydfa who was forced to marry against her wishes.

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Ogmore Vale

Ogmore Vale

Visit Ogmore Vale and hear the tale of the Ladi Wen who once guarded treasure within the castle. Being so close learn more about the New Inn - a favourite haunt of smugglers and outlaws in the 18th century.

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Robber's Grave

Robber's Grave

Visit Montgomery and the surrounding area and see for yourself the Robber's Grave where John Newton was wrongly convicted of stealing and later executed.

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History Haven

As the name suggests, these are tours to various historical locations within Wales. Learn more about our fascinating history, past and present.

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Big Pit

Big Pit

How about visiting Big Pit National Mining Museum to explore and learn about our rich coalmining heritage.

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Burial Chambers

Burial Chambers

Visit the Neolithic Burial Chambers at Tinkinswood and St Lythans - constructed nearly 6,000 years ago. Capstone at Tinkinswood weighs approxiamately 60 tonnes!

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Celtic Stones

Celtic Stones

Visit and learn about the Celtic stones held within St Illtud's Church in Llantwit Major - see for yourself the renovations carried out in the last few years. The church itself is believed to be Britain's earliest centre of learning and described by John Wesley as a beautiful church.

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Fishguard Invasion

Fishguard Invasion

Explore Fishguard, the site of the last invasion of Britain on the 22nd -24th of February 1797. Come and see where the French landed and later once defeated offered terms of surrender at a nearby public house.

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Frongoch

Frongoch

Visit Frongoch where the Irish rebels, including Michael Collins, were interned after the rising of 1916. Over 1,800 Irish prisoners were interned at this remote Merioneth village and became known as the University of the Irish Rebellion.

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Medieval Ship

Medieval Ship

Come and see a medieval ship discovered locally which dates back to the 15th century. See what became of this ship since its discovery in 2002.

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Norman Castles

Norman Castles

Visit the Norman castles built to keep the Normans at bay with one even withstanding the legendary Owain Glyndwr! See how impregnable these castles actually were.

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Pilleth

Pilleth

Visit the site of Bryn Glas also known as the battle of Pilleth just outside Knighton. Here on the 22nd of June 1402 Owain Glyndwr led his army to a significant victory against the English. Visit the battle site and the nearby ancient church and holy well of St Mary's - a peaceful and tranquil setting these days!

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Royal Charter

Royal Charter

During a violent storm on the 26th of October 1859 the steam clipper Royal Charter ran aground in Dulas Bay Anglesey. Over 300 passangers drowned with many buried in local graveyards in the area. A young journalist at the time was one Charles Dickens.

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St Fagans

St Fagans

Learn more about Welsh culture and tradition at St Fagans: National History Museum - buildings painstakingly taken down at re-erected at St Fagans.

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Tiger Bay

Tiger Bay

Coal mining made the 3rd Marquess one of the richest men in the World - come and see Tiger Bay where it all began. Learn how the area was redeveloped by the Cardiff Bay Development Corporation.

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William Crawshay

William Crawshay

The working class population of Merthyr Tydfil in May 1831 protested against the working conditions of William Crawshay. Learn why an innocent man was later hanged at Cardiff.

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Facts and Fun

These tours are both relaxing, educational and fun. They will include a visit to a historical place of interest, followed by an opportunity to soak up some pampering, an afternoon at the races, a football match or even a chance to shop! For families, I suggest a historical place of interest followed by a leisurely walk in the woods, on the beach or a play in the park to use up all of that pent up energy! To end the day we would have a well-deserved drink and tasty home cooked food in one of my favourite pubs.

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Barry

Barry

Visit the Barry War Museum and experience for yourself how life was like during the Second World War in Barry and the surrounding area.

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Dare Valley Country Park

Dare Valley Country Park

Visit Dare Valley Country Park to explore the beautiful Cynon Valley - stroll lakeside paths that were once heavily entwined in the coal industry!

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Dylan Thomas

Dylan Thomas

Visit Laugharne and explore the legacy of one of Wales's greatest poets. His memory certainly lives on at this tranquil town where the great man lived from 1949 until his early death in 1953.

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Ewenny Pottery

Ewenny Pottery

Visit Ewenny Pottery which has been in the same family for generations and dates back to at least 1610 - where better to learn about this unique industry! Who knows you may have a go? Highly recommended café specialising in homemade food located nearby as well.

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Iolo Morganwg

Iolo Morganwg

Learn more about one of the Vale's favourite sons - Iolo Morganwg by visiting his former haunts in the tranquil Vale of Glamorgan, ending the tour at one of his watering holes.

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Jim Driscoll

Jim Driscoll

Wales has produced some great boxers and amongst the best was one Peerless Jim Driscoll. Discover the much changed area of his birth in Cardiff and visit the Royal Oak pub where he trained. His burial at Cathays Cemetery in 1925 attracted over 100,000 people.

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Mumbles Lifeboat

Mumbles Lifeboat

This year commemorates 70 years since the the Mumbles Lifeboat Disaster - come and see the Exhibition at Oystermouth Library. Discover along the way tales of shipwrecks and piracy along our southern coastline.

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Penarth

Penarth

Anyone intersted in Art? - May I recommend the Washington Gallery in Penarth to view modern and contemporary art. Later the children can look forward to sampling some of the town's sweet shops!

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Porthcawl

Porthcawl

How about visiting Porthcawl - first for educational purposes and later head down to the beach! Visit the local museum to view their new Maritime / War in the Air exhibitions.

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Vale of Glamorgan

Vale of Glamorgan

After a lovely coastal walk unwind in a historical inn or café in one of the many villages / towns in the area.

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Siarad Slic

What better way to learn the Welsh language than through real life, hands on experiences?

I am not a teacher, but do have an 'O' level Welsh qualification and as much passion for the language as for the country itself.

'Siarad Slic' gives each individual the opportunity to learn Welsh in a fun, relaxed atmosphere, with a focus on learning Welsh as a means of oral communication and understanding. 'Siarad Slic' is an opportunity to learn Welsh on tour! It's an opportunity to visit locations such as the farm, the supermarket, the park and many more, focusing on learning the relevant vocabularly in each situation. It's a tour that takes the classroom outdoors, a tour that focuses on the senses and makes learning a language fun and worthwile. It would be not only an opportunity to learn the language, but also an opportunity to visit and appreciate areas of cultural importance.

These tours are catered for adults, families or schools. Each adult tour would finish with a trip to one of my many pubs, an opportunity to sample the beer, which may of course aid in the flow of the language!

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Siarad Slic

Siarad Slic

What better way to learn the Welsh language than through real life, hands on experiences?

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Pub Crawl

For those choosing the Pub Crawl path, you’re certainly after my own heart as I’ve taken a keen interest in public houses for many, many years! For those keen pub crawlers amongst us, why not take the opportunity to learn a little pub history while sampling the beer in these fine establishments. Take a step away from the stresses of everyday life and join me on one of my many unwinding journeys to discover some hidden gems. These pubs are steeped in history but thankfully still serving the weary traveller.

You could be a group of Businessmen - bored and over worked? You could be teachers escaping from 'Estyn'! You may be a couple who have become passing ships in a manic households or even mothers wanting a break from your mundane life! You may be retired and sick to death of the sight of your nagging husband, or more so wife! You may be diligent students wishing to get to know more about public houses in the vicinity of Cardiff, Swansea or Bangor? Whichever you are my pub tours will cater for anyone, as long as you're 18 or over!

Allow me to take you away from the cities and explore the hidden gems of the hills and valleys nearby. Visit pubs with full of history - many with tales to tell! For once there is no need to worry about drink and drive - allow an experienced pub connoisseur to take you around.

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Breweries

Breweries

Come on a guided tour of one or possibly two of the many Welsh Breweries we have in Wales today. Drink and learn!

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Coastal

Coastal

How about a scenic coastal pub crawl - cracking views along the way. Again no need to worry about driving.

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Countryside

Countryside

Visit historical pubs in the beautiful Welsh countryside. See where the rich and famous drank. No need to worry about driving!

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Dylan Thomas

Dylan Thomas

How about the Dylan Thomas tour (urban or country) See where the great man drank with many of his watering holes still open.

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Friends, Family, Food

Friends, Family, Food

For friends and families why not choose a real ale establishment with reputation for good food.

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Town/City

Town/City

Go on a guided walking pub crawl around one of the cities / towns of Wales. You may even see some ghosts along the way!

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Pick and Mix

As the name suggests pick and mix any tours from the various options. More than happy to consider any tour within reason! Suggest a possible tour and I will endeavour to comply with your choices or suggest alternatives. You could pick and mix within the selections that I offer on "Dylan's Tours", or you could select your own day out and simply require me to pick you up and drop you off in a few places throughout the day. Contact me and I'll see what I can do.

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Pick 'n' Mix

Pick 'n' Mix

Choose a relevant tour for yourself / family or friends. Structure tour to your personal requirements. Please ask….

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