Great things to do before September ends

Travel over breath-taking mountains, through lush, green landscapes and secluded, ancient forests to the vast expanses of our golden sandy beaches.

Here’s a guide to things to do this summer.

The Gwili Railway

The Gwili Railway will be open for business seven days a week in July and August with a mix of steam and diesel services.

If you are a fan of steam locomotives, steam services run Monday-Friday and Sundays during summer.

The new miniature railway will be reopened for summer and available at our Llwyfan Cerrig Station area.

Saturday evenings will also feature the Gwili Fryer Fish and Chip and Real Ale dining aboard the Diesel Railcar on July 27, August 3, 10 and 17.

Check the website and Facebook pages for tickets and up-to-date service information.

The National Wool Museum

Housed in the former Cambrian Mills, the National Wool Museum explores the mighty industry that produced clothing, shawls and blankets that were sold across Wales and the world.

You can follow the story from fleece to fabric with a free self-guided trail, where you can try your hand at some traditional techniques such as carding and spinning by hand.

Take a walk out into the Natural Dye Garden, an official Green Flag space where you can see a selection of plants specially grown for their ability to colour fabric, or pick up a Village Trail and take a short walking tour of Drefach Velindre.

This July the Museum is playing host to some rotten rogues with a new exhibition Pirates: The Truth Behind the Tales. Come in to find out more about a pirate’s life and have fun following the free pirate rat trail (July 20 – August 31).

To find out more, click here

Trydan Off Road Centre

Trydan Off Road Centre offers a fun and exciting Trials and Off Road riding experience like no other.

The centre uses state of the art Oset electric Trials bikes, silent, clean, green and safe - ideal for the novice rider, while being highly capable for the more experienced rider.

With more than 40 years of motorcycle competition experience, the centre offers half-day trials and off-road tuition, tailored to suit the total novice, or the seasoned bike rider wishing to try their hand at the skilful sport of motorcycle trials.

The centre is an ACU registered promoter and adheres to all ACU guidelines.

To find out more, click here

Riverbank Cafe & Farm Shop

Riverbank Cafe & Farm Shop is well-known for its tasty, local, organic and Welsh food.

The café and shop are based in Tregaron and can be easily accessed from Aberystwyth and Swansea.

They have an ever-evolving menu offering everything from tea and cake to a full Sunday lunch.

All their food is home made with a focus on fresh, organic and local produce.  

They also always have a wide range of dishes on the menu catering for vegetarians and vegans.

To find out more, click here

The Ceridwen Centre 

The Ceridwen Centre is a multi-award winning eco-sensitive holiday, course, retreat, event and wedding venue on a 40-acre organic farm in the Teifi Valley.

The centre can accommodate over 60 people in a variety of comfortable unique spaces all restored, upcycled or made by the team.

Set in a beautiful, historic location 15 miles from some fantastic beaches, the centre has a licensed bar and shop.

The centre also runs regular pizza nights from the wood-fired pizza wagon, open mic nights, and fantastic monthly Sunday lunches, plus plenty of other events.

To find out more, click here

Brynaman Public Hall Cinema

Brynaman Public Hall Cinema is a landmark in the Amman Valley and has served generations of residents since 1926.

The Hall is an emblem of a bygone era when mining flourished in the area and miners contributed a penny from their wages to fund community facilities.

The hall houses an almost perfectly preserved art deco auditorium complete with many of the original fittings. The original wooden paybox has also been preserved and is still in full use today.

Today, Brynamman Public Hall continues to grow and has kept up with all the changes the film industry has made over the years, most recently being the transformation to digital projection.

To find out more, click here

Brotherhood of the Black

This year the Brotherhood of the Black Pirate Festival is staged once more at the marvellous 16th century Llancaiach Fawr Manor, Nelson, Treharris. (August 31st to September 1st).

Appearing at the event will be The Captain’s Beard Pirate band, pirate folk band Jolly Roger and Reivers Gallows folk band. 

There will be a join-in shanty session in the bar marquee and a dedicated children's marquee with additional outside games and activities for children and families.

There will also be living history displays and traditional crafts to have a go at and take home with you as well as sword-fighting, guns and cannons and a battle each afternoon.

For ticket information click here

Activity Pembrokeshire

Activity Pembrokeshire has a comprehensive day activity programme throughout the holiday period and can organise activity breaks throughout South Wales and beyond.

With many years’ experience of organising residential activity breaks for schools and with close links with various local authorities, Activity Pembrokeshire can put together a totally bespoke package to suit your requirements following consultation regarding your National Curriculum studies.

Accommodation can be at the Activity Centre at Llain near New Quay, a local YHA or National Trust centre or you can opt for one of our camping or glamping trips to various 'tried and tested' camp sites at various locations around Wales

Various activities including Kayaking, Coasteering and Canoeing will be running from stunning locations including Stackpole Quay in partnership with The National Trust, Llanion Cove overlooking the Cleddau estuary and Lydstep Haven.

More information can be found and activities booked by visiting the BOOKING page.