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This 5 day break in Cardiff includes visits to The Royal Mint Visitor Centre, Caerphilly Castle, Llancaiach Fawr Manor, Big Pit Mining Museum with a underground tour included and a Tour & Tasting at Penderyn Distillery. We also include an Introductory tour of Cardiff City & Bay, with time at leisure too.
View Dates & Book4 nights half board
Tea/Coffee & Welsh Cake on arrival
Glass of Wine with dinner on one evening
Admission to Caerphilly Castle
Admission to Llancaiach Fawr Manor
Guided tour of the Royal Mint Visitor Centre
Introductory Tour of Cardiff City and Bay
Visit to Big Pit Mining Museum with underground tour
Tour & Tasting at Penderyn Visitor Centre
All coach travel
Day 1 - Monday
Travel to our Hotel.
Today we travel to our hotel in Cardiff.
Day 2 - Tuesday
Caerphilly Castle & Llancaiach Fawr Manor
First stop is Caerphilly, for a visit to the largest castle in Wales. Explore this 13th century sleeping giant before time at leisure in the town, famous for its cheese. We then proceed deeper into the Welsh Valleys to the fascinating and highly entertaining Llancaiach Mawr Manor House. If you are lucky enough you may meet the Master of the House Edward Prichard, but if not, the 'servants', of this Tudor Manor House are always on hand to show you around.
Day 3 - Wednesday
Royal Mint Visitor Centre & Cardiff Tour
Today begins with admission to the Royal Mint Visitor Centre, for an escorted tour of the production process. From here, enjoy an engaging, self-guided tour of static and interactive exhibits, bringing to life the Mint's heritage. This afternoon, we include a tour in the attractive city centre of Cardiff, as well as the modernised Cardiff Bay with its fascinating public buildings, including the Welsh Assembly.
Day 4 - Thursday
Big Pit Mining Museum & Penderyn Visitor Centre
An excursion to the foothills of the Brecon Beacons National Park and a visit to the Big Pit Mining Museum. As well as an underground tour of the mine, there is a virtual tour above ground, providing a moving and entertaining illustration of the lives of miners at work and home.
This afternoon, we visit Penderyn Visitor Centre for a tour and tasting; learning about the whisky making in Wales and general Welsh history un the exhibition centre.
Day 5 - Friday
Home Time.
Sadly, its time to check out of our hotel and make our way home.
B=Breakfast, D=Dinner
The Mercure Cardiff North Hotel is located in the docklands district of Tiger Bay, 3 miles from Cardiff city centre. The location inspired its design, with a copper aesthetic and Welsh love spoons, textiles and miners' hats displayed. All rooms are equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi, a safe, hairdryer and flat screen TV.
Please note the hotel is different to the one show in our brochure. This is due to refurbishments at the hotel. We will now be staying at the Mercure Cardiff North Hotel.
Hotel Website:
https://all.accor.com/hotel/B539/index.en.shtml#section-description
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Name | Address |
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Bluebell Hill Commuter St | Bluebell Hill Commuter Stop CAR PARK CLOSED * * NO PARKING** |
Brompton Farm Road | Brompton Farm Rd, Opp Harlech Close junc bus stop Bus stop by Tesco gargae on Brompton Farm Road |
Chatham Pembroke Court | Chatham Pembroke Court Flats Gala Bingo Go Outdoors heading toward Luton Arches |
Chattenden bus stop (Jet) | Chattenden Bus stop nr Jet garage Outbound |
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 |
Rainham Mark, Caldew Av | Rainham Mark, Caldew Avenue Bus Stop |
Rochester Casinos | Rochester Opposite Casinos Bus Stop |
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 |
From Price | Book Now | Call Back | Telephone | Favourites | |
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27 May 2024 | £529.00 | |