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Great Tastes of South Wales

This tour to South Wales explores the tastes of renowned producers of the area. We visit Blaenafon Cheddar company who mature cheese in coal mines, Glyndwr Vineyard - the oldest winery in Wales and Penderyn Distillery, producer of Wales’s famous whisky. Also included is a visit to the Royal Mint to discover how our everyday coins are produced and a chance to step back in time aboard the Brecon Mountain Railway.

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Included:

4 nights half board
Blaenafon Cheddar Company – Tour & Tasting
Royal Mint Experience
Visit to Cowbridge
Glyndwr Vineyard – Tour & Tasting
Penderyn Distillery – Tour & Tasting
Brecon Mountain Railway

Day 1 - Monday:

Sit back and relax as we travel to Wales for our 4-night stay.

Day 2 - Tuesday:

Today we visit the family-run Blaenafon Cheddar Company, where award-winning cheeses are matured 300 feet underground in the former coal mines of the Brecon Beacons. Enjoy a fascinating talk and cheese tasting before continuing to the market town of Abergavenny, with time to browse its independent shops and historic market hall. This afternoon, we visit The Royal Mint Experience, where you'll discover how the UK's coins are designed and produced.

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Day 3 - Wednesday:

This morning we visit the charming market town of Cowbridge, where you'll have time to explore its independent shops, cafés and beautiful Physic Garden. Later, we continue to Glyndwr Vineyard, Wales's oldest vineyard, for a guided tour, the chance to meet the resident llamas, and a tasting of locally produced wines accompanied by a platter of regional delicacies.

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Day 4 - Thursday:

Today's excursion begins with a scenic journey aboard the Brecon Mountain Railway, travelling through the spectacular Brecon Beacons alongside reservoirs and mountain scenery. After free time for lunch in Brecon, we continue to the famous Penderyn Distillery, where a guided tour reveals the whisky-making process before you enjoy a tasting of its renowned Welsh whisky.

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Day 5 - Friday:

After breakfast, we bid farewell to Wales and begin our journey home.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

The Copthorne Hotel Cardiff

The Copthorne Cardiff Hotel is located just 5 miles away from Cardiff city centre, a perfect location for this tour. All bedrooms are ensuite and have television, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Bridgewood Manor Hotel	Bridgewood Manor Hotel (Bus Stop Outside) Parking Available in Hotel Car Park - Chargeable
Brompton Farm Road	Brompton Farm Rd, Opp Harlech Close junc bus stop Bus stop by Tesco garage on Brompton Farm Road
Chatham Pembroke Court	Chatham Pembroke Court Flats Gala Bingo Go Outdoors heading toward Luton Arches
Chattenden Bus Stop	Main Road - by Jet Garage
Gillingham Watling Street	Gillingham Barnsole Road Junction Watling Street
Hoo Co-op	Hoo Co-op Bus Stop Main Road
Hoo Marina	Hoo Marina Bus Stop
Hoo, Fourwents Road	Hoo, Fourwents Road Bus Stop, Bells Lane On Side of Bowls Club, Opposite Car Park
Rainham Manor Farm	Manor Farm Beefeater Pub, on Maidstone Road
Rainham Mark, Caldew Av	Rainham Mark, Caldew Avenue Bus Stop
Rochester Train Station	Rochester Train Station - Bus Stop Outside On Corporation Street
Strood Passmores	Strood Passmores Bus Stop
Wainscott Co-op	Wainscott Co-op Hollywood Lane
Wainscott Hollywood Ln	Wainscott, Hollywood Lane, Cooling Road Bus Stop Bus stop before 2 mini roundabouts
Wigmore Woodside Bus Stop	Wigmore Woodside Bus Stop near shell garage and vets