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Fishguard music festival set to captivate Pembrokeshire
Today marks the start of the 46th annual Fishguard International Music Festival. Now a global event, it attracts some of the most talented artists from all over the world. The 12-day event continues in the Welsh town until 30 July. Started by joint artistic directors Peter Donohoe and Gillian Green, the event brings together orchestras, opera singers, soloists and chamber ensembles. To highlight the event, there will be orchestral concerts from the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, members of Orchestra of Welsh National Opera, Sinfonia Cymru and National Youth Orchestra of Wales.
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Gardening celebrities descend on National Botanic Garden
For gardening enthusiasts, the National Botanic Garden in Wales is ready to roll out the red carpet for green-thumbed celebrities this month. BBC Radio 4’s Gardeners’ Question Time will be at the Llanarthne garden in Carmarthenshire. There will be shows broadcast live on the radio for two afternoon slots of the popular programme on Sunday 19 July. Experts will be on hand to answer all your horticultural questions and help promote some of the great work being done at the National Botanic Garden.
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What’s on in Pembrokeshire: July 2015
With summer now in full swing, there’s never been a better time to head off to South Wales for a cottage break in Pembrokeshire. As well as the fine weather to make the most of, there’s also a multitude of family-friendly events waiting to be explored; here are just some of the best to pencil into your diary.
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Celebrate the school holidays at Pembroke Castle
To help ring in the summer, Pembroke Castle is presenting three days of fun events for the kids to enjoy. They are designed to help you and your family enjoy some time at the region’s premier historic residence. The castle’s performance group, the Merrymakers, will present entertaining and educational shows about castle life. From the 19th to 21st July, there will be three different shows. The groups will perform “Keepers of the Castle”, host a pint-sized Pirate Day, and educate younger visitors about chivalry at Knight School.
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Where to find the best sunsets in Pembrokeshire?
With the months ahead offering warm temperatures and long days of sunshine, there’s never been a better time to enjoy a cottage getaway in Pembrokeshire. In the case of beautiful blue skies, the end result is a beautiful sunset and this fine region of South Wales offers some of the best experiences of this daily phenomenon.
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Best summer events in Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire is blessed with a number of natural attractions, but away from the beautiful beaches and countryside visitors can also enjoy a number of events and festivals that are taking place this summer.From art exhibitions to music festivals, there will be plenty for holidaymakers to do and if you are staying in a Pembrokeshire holiday cottage this summer then read on to see what amazing events are taking place over the next few months.
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Celebration at Saundersfoot Harbour
The Saundersfoot Harbour Festival is nearly here. It is time to celebrate the beauty of the harbour and the amazing Pembrokeshire coast. There will be activities everywhere – on the beach, in the sea and throughout the harbour.The festival is an ideal time for families. With Saundersfoot holiday cottages available nearby, visitors can spend the day exploring the festival and the evening listening to great live music, all just a short walk from your cottage.
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Potential Welsh beach smoking ban to encourage more families
The beaches of Pembrokeshire are known for their natural beauty and strong environmental record. Now, if the local government gets its way, some of them will become smoke-free to encourage more families to visit.
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What’s on in Pembrokeshire: June 2015
It’s officially summer and the beautiful county of Pembrokeshire is looking to welcome the season with a range of events that show the area’s culture and community spirit. Whether you’re booking a Pembrokeshire holiday cottage for a coastal break or to explore the area’s tranquil towns, there is an event to suit you and your family this month.
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St Catherine’s island fort to re-open to the public
After being closed for decades St Catherine’s island fort is going to re-open to the public. Plans have been approved by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park planning committee because of the economic benefit that the tourist attraction would bring from people staying in B&B’s and holiday cottages in Tenby. The new plans propose that the fort is to be restored and a nature walk is added to the island along with boat landings and shops according to this BBC article.
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Ultimate surfing guide for Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire has more surfing beaches than you could shake your board at as the Atlantic Ocean produces some of the best surfing conditions in Europe. The beaches that accompany these great surfing conditions are also golden and, more often than not, are overlooked by rugged cliffs. It is therefore no surprise that surfers from across the continent flock to Pembrokeshire to find the best breaks, rides and beaches; so, with this in mind, we have created a guide to the very best surf beaches in Pembrokeshire.
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Pembrokeshire Coast National Park named one of the best in the world
The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park has been named one of the top 5 national parks in the world by luxury travel website Condé Nast Traveller. As the UK’s only coastal national park, the stunning landscape is popular with walkers, horse riders and tourists on Pembrokeshire cottage holidays, and features stunning natural formations such as the Green Bridge of Wales.
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