Arthur's Stone

Like many prehistoric monuments in western England and Wales, this monument has been linked to King Arthur. According to the 13th-century legend, it was here that Arthur slew a giant, who left the impression of his elbows on one of the stones as he fell.Others suggest the indentations were left by Arthur's knees or elbows as he knelt there to pray.Visit Date January 2025 Arthur's...

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Strata Florida Abbey

Strata Florida Abbey (Welsh: Abaty Ystrad Fflur ) A former Cistercian abbey situated just outside Pontrhydfendigaid, near Tregaron in the county of Ceredigion, Wales. Visit Date April 2024The West Front GatewayFounded in 1164 it was established by white-robed Cistercian monks also known as 'The White Canons' as part of a movement that spread across much of western Europe in...

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Flint Castle

 Started in 1277 Flint castle is the earliest and most unusual of Wales’ English-built castlesFlint was the first castle to be constructed as part of Edward I campaignagainst Llywelyn ap Gruffydd in north Wales.Visit Date April 2024Flint Castle from the river DeeEdward I (also known as Edward Longshanks was King of England from 1272 to 1307) took great care in choosing the location.  Flint's low-lying...

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Another Place

Another Place is a modern sculpture by British artist Antony GormleyIt is located on Crosby Beach near Liverpool in the UK.The sculpture consists of 100 cast iron figures.Each figure is 6ft 2in tall (189 centimetres) and weighs 650 kilograms.Visit Date: April 2024This sculpture was first exhibited on the beach of Cuxhaven, Germany, in 1997 followed by Stavanger in Norway and De Panne in Belgium before...

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