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Russell Crowe loves Pembrokeshire
Whilst in the Welsh capital of Cardiff for the premiere of his latest film, Noah, Academy Award-winning Russell Crowe told of his love of Pembrokeshire, having filmed the Ridley Scott-directed Robin Hood in the west Wales county.
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What's on in Pembrokeshire: April
Nowhere does Easter quite like Pembrokeshire; home to hundreds of fun, family-friendly activities, the Welsh county comes alive to celebrate the holiday that gave us the Easter bunny and egg hunts around the garden. From fairs to castle grounds, this What’s On guide will take you through all the great events going on this April.
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Rare bird spotted in Tenby
Tenby drew the attention of bird watchers from all stretches of the UK last week as a great number travelled some four and a half hours to catch a sight of the very rare Great Spotted Cuckoo, which made an appearance off of the coast of Tenby. The rare bird is known to migrate from Africa to the Mediterranean coast to nest in early spring, but this year one seemed to make its way to the popular Pembrokeshire holiday location of Tenby.
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Vinnie Jones and the National Trust join forces
Few things would seem to connect the National Trust and notorious hard man actor Vinnie Jones but the two have found common ground over a sensitive issue that could have a dramatic impact on Wales. The National Trust has recently called for a ban on shale gas extraction in the country’s beauty hotspots – an aim that is shared by the former Welsh football captain.
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Explore National Trust places in Pembrokeshire
From woodland walks to kayaking in coastal waters, there’s more to summer in Pembrokeshire family holiday cottages than you might think thanks to the National Trust. As a registered charity they do everything they can to ensure that Pembrokeshire’s natural habitats continue to thrive so that the public can enjoy Wales’ surroundings for many years to come.
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Lions come to Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire’s prized attraction Folly Farm has announced that it will be bringing a pride of African lions to the Welsh county this summer. The new feature, the Pride of Pembrokeshire, is to involve the creation of a £500,000 14-foot high lion enclosure in the centre of the zoo.
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Activities you must try in the Preseli Hills
The Preseli Hills in West Wales have been a popular feature of the Welsh countryside for hundreds of years. They came under even closer scrutiny and speculation in the early 1900s when it was discovered that the bluestone that is evident throughout the hills directly corresponds to that of the famed Stonehenge relic in Wiltshire, some 180 miles away.
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A guide to Pembrokeshire's islands
Pembrokeshire’s coast has been a popular destination amongst families and staycation-ers in Britain for many years but it also holds another distinct allure - its many beautiful and fascinating islands. These coastal features have been a prominent aspect of the Welsh coastline and Pembrokeshire Coast National Park for centuries and some of them are even renowned nature reserves, serving as a great place to spot Welsh wildlife.
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Gordon Ramsey is to take part in Tenby Ironman
Top TV chef Gordon Ramsay will be putting down the ladle in favour of a pair of swimming trunks later this year, as rumours circulate that he will be taking part in the 2014 Ironman Wales. Taking place in Tenby on 14th September, the challenging 140.6-mile race takes the form of a swim, bike and run and will look to welcome thousands of competitors and spectators.
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What's On in Tenby: February
With the start of February, Tenby shows that the seaside town is an old romantic at heart with a range of events including live opera and acoustic music. So, if you are heading to Pembrokeshire this Valentine’s Day, have a read of this guide to the best events on offer in the Welsh county this month.
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A guide to castles in Wales
Wales is a fiercely proud nation, and that characteristic is even more evident when it comes to its pride for its landmarks and heritage. This is no more evident anywhere than in the castles in Wales; with over 500 dotted around the country and each with their own unique history and stories, a tour of the country’s castles makes for a great way to see Wales and experience its culture.
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Pembrokeshire tourism campaign continues in February
The “Out and About” campaign from the tourism board in Pembrokeshire will continue throughout 2014 following the campaign’s success in 2013.The campaign has members that own quality Pembrokeshire cottages and hotels and was initially set-up to provide regional businesses within the tourism sector an opportunity to ask the tourism board about their business and the visitor economy.The campaign aims to improve businesses’ offering to visitors, which in turn improves the experience had by visitors to the area.
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