I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to this beautiful journey into Wales' ancient past. Each of the…read moreroundhouses are built to original dimensions using post-holes that were uncovered in an archaeolgical dig. The collection of artifacts in each of the houses is accurate to the time period and the tours give a great insight into life back in the Iron Age. I was also very pleased with the visitor's centre, whose staff were knowledgeable and friendly. There are guided tours available led by staff in period costume, children's activities and even fixed cameras in the nearby stream showing wildlife in situ. Castell Henllys has also been used as a film location, and has a great appeal for schools and other day-trippers.

We'd been to Stonehenge and read several books on British prehistory, including a couple by Barry…read moreCunliffe. The thought of coming to a recreation of an Iron-age settlement was not strongly appealing, particularly because the brochure was designed to appeal to parents looking for something that their kids might enjoy. I admit that my first impressions were incorrect. In part this is because we came in the mid-afternoon on a weekday, so it was relatively quiet. It was also because our Iron-age host, someone quite familiar with the archeology of this site (which was where an Iron-age settlement existed so long ago) and with Iron-age archeology in general. We walked from house to house and learned more about the concrete realities of life in the Iron-age. Somehow the experience of walking into (recreated) Iron-age settlement, accompanied by a guide, made it possible to have a glimpse into what life was like back in the day. Visiting Castell Henllys is a wonderful complement to visiting Stonehenge. Seeing Stonehenge is an awesome experience but it is quite abstract. Castell Henllys makes is all come alive.

Pembroke castle was another great stop on our trip through Wales. We visited the castle midday day…read moreon a rather windy and cold day but that didn't stop us from exploring. Included with your admission is an option to take a guided tour that takes you to the castle keep and other areas of the ruin. Our guide was very good, and used a great variety of emotion to tell the stories of each area. You could see her passion for the place through her speech. The other part of the castle that wasn't guided was the interior which was nice to walk inside and see. Inside several chambers are mannequins set up to give a visual of what life would have looked like back when the castle was in its hey day. There were several plaques and markers with explanations of what we were looking at and where we were in terms of what kind of room we were in. If you find yourself in western Wales, definitely stop by and take a look at this grand castle ruin. You will not be dissapointed! Make sure to catch one of the free tours too! The last tour in off peak time is at 3 pm!

Great drinks, excellent service, great outdoor patio! Lovely staff, management was great as well!read more

If you think of mining in Wales you normally think of huge slag heaps and grey countryside. Think…read moreagain when you think of gold mining. Dolaucothi is a small site in terms of mining but exceptionally pretty, overlooking the Cothi Valley. Workings in the mines date from Roman times but mining has taken place here as recently as the 1930s. Guided tours will take you through the workings of the mines and show the conditions that were endured. If you have an energectic group you may well find that your guide is prepared to take you on an extended tour which will take in parts of the mines above ground too. For children there is a gold panning set up. The site is suitable for children who are old enough to walk themselves through the tunnels and stairs - it's not suitable for very young children. All must wear hard hats (provided). Although this is true mining and the tunnels quite small in places it is not a very deep mine and shouldn't prove too problematic. A campsite is available on the site with 35 pitches. The shop sells Welsh gold (more expensive than foreign gold).

Lovely place. We visited on a rainy Saturday so we got some really nice pictures that weren't full…read moreof other visitors. Unfortunately there's not a lot outside the castle. For some reason most of the shops here close on a Saturday, and a look round the castle only takes a couple hours, after that there's not a great deal to do.

This has so much History that is taught it'll blow your mind. It's the birthplace of Henry the VII…read more War of the Roses ,beginning of of the Tudor dynasty and all that stuff. Lots of walking and if you go to the tower where Henry was born... lots of Stairs. The best part of the tour, is the cave under the castle!

This is my favourite bakery, there's a really good selection of bread, cakes, buns, etc, and what…read moremakes it so great is that everything is so fresh and obviously baked with passion and care. The simple, freshly prepared food really stands head and shoulders above so many other bakeries. Opening times are limited and during busy times quite a long queue can build up - a sign of its popularity!

A wonderful bakery with a huge selection of sweet and savoury foods. It hasn't changed since i was…read morea child and everything is just as delicious as it ever was. If your passing through it's well worth a visit, the staff are always helpful and polite too.

Snowdrop Bakery is a family run bakery that still makes all its own food early in the morning. It…read morehas good premises at the center of the town-it is ideal for workers to get a quick breakfast in the morning. The shop stocks homemade and prepacked sandwiches, pastries, cakes and sausage rolls. All of these are hand made by the bakers in the morning and if you ask they will heat them up for you. The cakes are normally quite traditional with old favorites such as crumbles and swiss rolls. These come packaged up so you can keep them fresh at home for a few days. The staff are always friendly and the prices are very resonably for such good quality produce.

This has to be the best cafe I have ever been too. We often stopped off there to grab a takeaway…read morecoffee when we were on our way to Aberystwyth. Then one morning I happended to be there quite early when they were baking that days cakes and breads and quiches and I have never smelt anything so good. Unless I had seen it with my own eyes I wouldn't have beleived that such a small place would make everything from scratch! We now make sure we always get a cake when we pick up our coffee! They do takeaways but there is aslso a small seating area downstairs as well as upstairs. I had a chocolate rocky road sort of cake the other day and it was fab, it had almonds loads of chocolate and amaretto biscuits, mmmm, and it was huge! If you are in Aberaeron you must visit this place!!

This is a superb very small coffee shop with Italian roots. Inside there are pictures of Italian…read moregrandparents who have been the inspiration for this little coffee shop. Everything is produced on the premises. If you are there first thing you will see wonderful cakes, breads, pies being handmade with pride and care at the back of the premises. I cannot recommend this little treasure too much, you would not be disappointed with anything you purchase here. Locals come in and take away the fresh items. They sell out every day, so if you want a good selection to be tempted by you need to go early.