Organic Wales Free Directory - organic food, drink, holidays, cooking and sustainable lifestyle information for Wales » Places to visit in Wales http://www.organicwales.com Organic Food, Drink, Holidays, Cooking and Lifestyle Information for Wales Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:13:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Free entry to Botanic Garden http://www.organicwales.com/organicwales/free-entry-botanic-garden http://www.organicwales.com/organicwales/free-entry-botanic-garden#comments Wed, 05 Jan 2011 09:53:12 +0000 food festival wales - Google News Free entry to Botanic Garden – South Wales Guardian

January highlights include: a ‘Local Producer’ Food Fair; Wood Craft Festival; and Wine Weekend – all taking place in the stunning surrounds of Lord…

]]> http://www.organicwales.com/organicwales/free-entry-botanic-garden/feed 0 Birds for Beginners – Sat 17 April RSPB Ynys-hir Nature Reserve http://www.organicwales.com/organicwales/rspb-ynys-hir http://www.organicwales.com/organicwales/rspb-ynys-hir#comments Mon, 12 Apr 2010 19:45:36 +0000 admin http://www.organicwales.com/?p=1419 Come and learn how to identify birds for those who are new to the hobby.
Ynys-hir Nature Reserve lies just off the main road between Aberystwyth and Machynlleth. It covers 427 hectares (1,056 acres), and provides a range of exciting habitats.

Booking essential
Saturday 17 April
RSPB Ynys-hir Nature Reserve
10am-12pm
Price – non-members adult £3
For more information telephone: 01654 700222 or visit www.rspb.org.uk/events/

View Larger Map

]]> http://www.organicwales.com/organicwales/rspb-ynys-hir/feed 0 Big Garden Birdwatch at The National Museum, Cardiff http://www.organicwales.com/organicwales/big-garden-birdwatch-at-the-national-museum-cardiff http://www.organicwales.com/organicwales/big-garden-birdwatch-at-the-national-museum-cardiff#comments Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:03:57 +0000 admin http://www.organicwales.com/?p=1271 16–17 & 23–24 Jan
11am – 4pm
National Museum Cardiff
Cathays Park, Cardiff
CF10 3NP

Discover how to spot garden birds, take part in fun games and get involved.

www.rspb.org.uk/birdwatch

http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/cardiff/

Free – no booking required.

Phone: (029) 2039 7951
Fax: (029) 2057 3321


View Larger Map

]]> http://www.organicwales.com/organicwales/big-garden-birdwatch-at-the-national-museum-cardiff/feed 0 Hergest Croft Gardens, Kington http://www.organicwales.com/organicwales/hergest-croft-gardens-kington http://www.organicwales.com/organicwales/hergest-croft-gardens-kington#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:24:03 +0000 admin http://www.organicwales.com/?p=1077 Hergest Croft Gardens lie in the heart of the Welsh Marches with stunning views towards the Black Mountains. There are gorgeous flower borders, old fashioned Kitchen Garden, Azalea Garden, Maple Grove, and Park Wood. With a Gift Shop and Tearooms the Gardens are the perfect place to explore and relax.

Hergest Croft Gardens extend over 28 ha (70 acres) with more than 5000 rare trees and shrubs described as ‘one of the finest collections of trees and shrubs in Britain’. The six distinct areas are Hergest Croft Garden, the Azalea Garden and the Maple Grove, the Kitchen Garden and the Park and Park Wood.

OPENING TIMES
Open March: Saturday & Sunday 12 noon – 5.00pm
Open Daily: 28 March–1 November 12 noon – 5.30pm

ADMISSION CHARGES
Adults £6.00
Children Under 16 Free

Ridgebourne Rd, Kington, HR5, United Kingdom
01544 230160


View Larger Map

]]> http://www.organicwales.com/organicwales/hergest-croft-gardens-kington/feed 0 Chirk Castle http://www.organicwales.com/organicwales/chirk-castle http://www.organicwales.com/organicwales/chirk-castle#comments Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:06:04 +0000 admin http://www.organicwales.com/?p=980 Chirk, Wrexham LL14 5AF

Medieval 13th-century fortress in stunning Welsh Marches location, still lived in today with views over nine counties. Award-winning gardens, thatched ‘Hawk House’, shrub garden, lime tree avenue and yew topiary. Circular woodland walk through medieval hunting park.

Contact details
01691 777701

Admission
Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets)
Full Castle: £9.20 (£8.28), child £4.60 (£4.14), family £23 (£20.70). Groups (£7.88). Garden & tower: £6.50 (£5.85), child £3.25 (£2.92), family £16.25 (£14.62). Groups (£5.53)

For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-chirkcastle

]]> http://www.organicwales.com/organicwales/chirk-castle/feed 0 Centre for Alternative Technology http://www.organicwales.com/organicwales/centre-for-alternative-technology http://www.organicwales.com/organicwales/centre-for-alternative-technology#comments Sun, 31 May 2009 15:38:51 +0000 admin http://www.cms.mid-wales-design.co.uk/?p=442 Europe’s leading and largest eco-visitor attraction, dedicated to promoting alternative technologies.
Centre for Alternative Technology, Machynlleth, Powys SY20 9AZ
01654 705950

]]> http://www.organicwales.com/organicwales/centre-for-alternative-technology/feed 0 Clynfyw Countryside Centre http://www.organicwales.com/organicwales/clynfyw-countryside-centre http://www.organicwales.com/organicwales/clynfyw-countryside-centre#comments Sun, 31 May 2009 15:38:11 +0000 admin http://www.cms.mid-wales-design.co.uk/?p=440 Residential education, arts, activity and holiday centre on a working organic farm.
Clynfyw Countryside Centre, Abercych, Boncath Pembrokeshire SA37 0HF
01239 841236

]]> http://www.organicwales.com/organicwales/clynfyw-countryside-centre/feed 0 Gilfach Nature Reserve and Discovery Centre http://www.organicwales.com/organicwales/gilfach-nature-reserve-and-discovery-centre http://www.organicwales.com/organicwales/gilfach-nature-reserve-and-discovery-centre#comments Sun, 31 May 2009 15:37:31 +0000 admin http://www.cms.mid-wales-design.co.uk/?p=438 The three hundred acre nature reserve and traditional hill farm is managed by Radnorshire Wildlife Trust. The farm has been certified Organic and has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Wildlife found on the reserve include otters, rare butterflies, bats and red kites. The 16th century Grade II* listed Longhouse (a traditional style of Welsh farmhouse) has been restored and converted into a visitor centre. Please visit the RWT website for directions and details of events.
Gilfach, St Harmon, Rhayader, Powys LD6 5LF
01597 870301

]]> http://www.organicwales.com/organicwales/gilfach-nature-reserve-and-discovery-centre/feed 0 Llanerchaeron http://www.organicwales.com/organicwales/llanerchaeron http://www.organicwales.com/organicwales/llanerchaeron#comments Sun, 31 May 2009 15:36:14 +0000 admin http://www.cms.mid-wales-design.co.uk/?p=436 18th century estate, restored by the National Trust to be a working organic farm and parkland.
Llanerchaeron, Ciliau Aeron, nr Aberaeron, Ceredigion SA48 8DG
01545 570200

]]> http://www.organicwales.com/organicwales/llanerchaeron/feed 0 Rhyd-y-creuau Field Studies Centre http://www.organicwales.com/organicwales/rhyd-y-creuau-field-studies-centre http://www.organicwales.com/organicwales/rhyd-y-creuau-field-studies-centre#comments Sun, 31 May 2009 15:35:34 +0000 admin http://www.cms.mid-wales-design.co.uk/?p=434 Leisure and training courses in ecology and the environment, for example organic wildlife gardening.
Rhyd-y-creuau, The Drapers’ Field Centre, Betws-y-coed, Conwy LL24 0HB
01690 710494

]]> http://www.organicwales.com/organicwales/rhyd-y-creuau-field-studies-centre/feed 0