This is a striking old building which has been renovated and, these days, is a gallery and gift…read moreshop. Originally, it was listed as a 'a lock up house with a room over it in which a magistrates court and parochial meetings were held'. In 1858 it was falling into very bad repair so the court and magistrates relocated to a new building. The Town Hall then became a 'Mechanics Institute' which included a library. In 1881 a clock tower was built and in 1912 another floor was added. Easy to find as it's up a very unusual double stairway (unfortunately I didn't capture that in my photo) and can be seen from many parts of the town.

The queens hall in narberth is great! A real community hall where all sorts of events take place…read more It has a brilliant stage, and many music events are held. There are a quite a few local bands which are very popular, and this is the place to come and watch them. Christmas time is tgood as special acoustic night etc are organised. Battles of the bands and such like. There is also occasionally big name bands playing here, pendulum played recently! The prices are great, and always very reasonalbe. There is a good bar, and lots of seating around the edge and at the back of the main floor area. They ahve a very good policy and underaged people have a wrist band on, so they dont get served alcohol. There is also a cafe that is open during the day. And an art gallery upstairs, which showcases local artisst exhibitions aswel as visiting artists. All in all this is a fantic community hall type place, and there should be more of them!

Wedding.poor service not enough staff tables full of empty glasses tables left dirty after wedding…read morebreakfast witch still had old food on into the evening very poor must say.

We got to STAY in the castle, which was awesome, and also meant our breakfasts were included. The…read morecastle is located in a great spot, within walking distance of a park, several cute little shops, and a grocery store. We were in the top room of the castle, which came with two comfy beds (which we pushed together), and its own bathroom. It was a big spacious room, but we really only just slept there. The breakfast was a big, full, delicious breakfast. I went with the Castle Breakfast each morning. It came with bacon (theirs was kinda between ham and bacon for us in the US), a big sausage, a half a tomato, a big, buttery fungus ("field mushroom"), an egg, and a cup of beans. Oh, and a Lavercake. Can't forget the Lavercake. This is a Welsh thing. It's kind of a little ball of dense grains. Almost like a bran muffin, I guess. I like trying new things when I travel, and while the Lavercake wasn't my favorite, I ate them every day, cause you can't get them in the US (not that I've ever seen, anyway). The meats, egg, and fungus were all delicious. And seriously, that tomato was excellent. I definitely didn't expect to enjoy a TOMATO with my breakfast as much as I enjoyed this one, but no joke, it was really good. My wife isn't big on the breakfast meats, so she opted for the Castle Veggie Breakfast. She liked it a lot. One of the days, we tried the French Toast, and that was really good too. The breakfasts also came with access to a variety of croissants, juices, honey and jellys. Oh, and the view out the restaurant window was gorgeous. We watched the sunrise on the other side of the river. For guests staying at the castle, there's a gated parking area in the back. There's also a pretty park area you can walk around, and lots of other interesting places to explore. Unfortunately, the museum part of the castle itself was closed when we stayed there, but we still had a great time and would absolutely recommend a Cardigan Castle. The food was excellent, the staff and service were extremely friendly and helpful. We absolutely loved everything about the Cardigan Castle, and would absolutely recommend visiting if you are ever fortunate enough to be in Cardigan.

Cardigan Castle sits in an impressive position, guarding the ancient bridge over the River Teifi,…read moreand encompasses 900 years of history, but has only been open to the public since its restoration, completed in 2015. Initially built in wood by the invading Normans (replacing one a mile away built in 1093), it was captured and burned in 1166 by Rhys ap Gruffydd, who rebuilt it in stone - supposedly the first stone castle built by a Welshman. To celebrate its completion, he held what is supposed to be the first national festival of poetry and song in Wales - now regarded as the first Eisteddfod. Regained by the English King John in 1197, it fell into Welsh hands again in 1215, and after changing hands several more times, it was finally gained permanently by Earl Gilbert of Pembroke in 1244. He rebuilt the castle and added town walls, and it is these remains which form the basis of the castle today. The castle played a part in the Civil War in the 17th Century, after which its defences were permanently slighted by the victorious Parliamentarians. The townspeople subsequently removed much of the walls as building material for their own homes. The Castle itself then settled down to a quieter life as a domestic residence, and a Regency house was built on the site in the early 19th century. This survives today as Castle Green House. The castle was also fortified during the second world war with a pill box. After the war, the Castle remained a domestic dwelling, but gradually fell into disrepair. After its last owner departed, a local campaign resulted in its full restoration in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Today, it is possible to see elements from all of the earlier periods, including cannon damage from the Civil War, although the only tangible remains of the early mediaeval castle is a tower at the back of Castle Green house. So, essentially, the castle now forms a walled park with museum and restaurant, in the middle of the town. Entrance is £7 for adults, but the ticket can be used to access the grounds or year. There is a play area for children, and a lovely Kitchen Garden. The main lawn in front of Castle Green house is used for public events, concerts etc. There is also a restaurant, which is open for breakfasts and lunches - see separate entry under Cegin 1176. Accommodation is also available for those who wish to stay here. There is a shop selling souvenirs and Welsh woollen blankets, and beneath the restaurant a delicatessen. There is no dedicated car park, so anyone arriving by car will need to park elsewhere in the town.

Craig-Y-Nos Castle is a hotel and popular wedding venue located in a 19th Century neo-Gothic…read moreCountry House, famous as being the home of Victorian Opera Star Adelina Patti. It is located on the banks of the River Tawe, near Dan-yr-Ogof showcaves, amidst spectacular scenery on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Built between 1841 and 1843, the house passed through two sets of owners before being purchased by Ms Patti. She owned it from 1878 until her death in 1919. She made extensive alterations, most famously adding a miniature Opera House, now a Grade I listed building and the venture for weddings. She gave performances for an extensive circle of society visitors and even caused a railway station to be built nearby, to provide access. From 1919 until 1988 it was a hospital, and since then has been through a series of owners who have gradually restored it while developing it as a hotel and wedding venue. The hotel itself is a sprawling building, with impressive public rooms, and accommodation in the wings and outbuildings. I stayed there for a wedding recently; overall the stay was enjoyable. The location is stunning, the staff very obliging, and the food was very good, (although it's of good pub food standard rather than haute cuisine). The bar has real ales available and prices are very reasonable. The bedrooms have been modernised with lovely new bathrooms. I stayed in a small two-bedroom apartment: the bed was very comfortable, towels nice and fluffy, and the kitchen and bathroom well equipped (loads of hot water and an excellent shower). The main downside was that those particular rooms have no wardrobes or drawer units, so storage was limited to hooks on the back of the doors. (The ordinary bedrooms were more conventional). The rooms didn't have phones and mobile phone signals are weak. There's excellent WiFi in the public areas but this was weaker in the bedrooms. On arrival the rooms were also cold as the radiators were off, but they heated up quickly and kept the rooms cosy thereafter. This was in contrast to some of the corridors and public areas, which were pretty cold. The public rooms are undeniably impressive, but it's clear that restoration has some way to go. That said, this is reflected in the prices, so value for money is very fair. The Opera House is as spectacular as expected, but is unheated to preserve the decoration and fittings, so is also a bit chilly in winter. In summer, the grounds must be lovely and it's an excellent area for walking. The hotel is also proudly dog-friendly. So, a great spot, a fascinating building, and, although it needs further updating, obliging and friendly staff ensured we had a nice stay.

From the owner: Craig y Nos Castle is a castle wedding venue in South Wales and a Hotel/ B&B. Each wedding is…read moreexclusive to the Bride and Groom. We only hold one wedding a day with a team of experienced wedding planners to ensure the Wedding Day goes smoothly. Excellent value wedding packages for weekends and midweek.