32 Activities
Birmingham to Pembrokeshire: A British Culture and Heritage Route
Starts from
Birmingham
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
32
Duration
4 days
Length
303 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Birmingham
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
4 days
Length
303 mi
- Natural Attractions
- History and Culture
Leeza Schwarzkopf
Travel Expert
- Lose yourself among the bookshelves of Hay-on-Wye.
- Immerse yourself in tribal life at Castell Henllys Iron Age Village.
- Walk along the Pembrokeshire coast and see the former slate quarry known as 'blue lagoon'.
Departing from the heartland of England, let’s take a road trip to south Wales and learn about British heritage and culture along the way. There’s so much rich history to discover, with sites ranging from a Tudor home, a vintage railway and even a reconstructed Iron Age village.
The arts are also a big part of British culture and there are fantastic places along this route to experience literature, visual art and live performances. There's a quaint Welsh village dedicated to bookshops, a sprinkling of art exhibitions and a world-class performing arts centre.
The arts are also a big part of British culture and there are fantastic places along this route to experience literature, visual art and live performances. There's a quaint Welsh village dedicated to bookshops, a sprinkling of art exhibitions and a world-class performing arts centre.
Categories
- Natural Attractions
- History and Culture
Departing from the heartland of England, let’s take a road trip to south Wales and learn about British heritage and culture along the way. There’s so much rich history to discover, with sites ranging from a Tudor home, a vintage railway and even a reconstructed Iron Age village.
The arts are also a big part of British culture and there are fantastic places along this route to experience literature, visual art and live performances. There's a quaint Welsh village dedicated to bookshops, a sprinkling of art exhibitions and a world-class performing arts centre.
The arts are also a big part of British culture and there are fantastic places along this route to experience literature, visual art and live performances. There's a quaint Welsh village dedicated to bookshops, a sprinkling of art exhibitions and a world-class performing arts centre.
Leeza Schwarzkopf
Travel Expert
- Lose yourself among the bookshelves of Hay-on-Wye.
- Immerse yourself in tribal life at Castell Henllys Iron Age Village.
- Walk along the Pembrokeshire coast and see the former slate quarry known as 'blue lagoon'.
Travel itinerary
8 Activities
Day 1
32 mi0.4 mi
Worcestershire’s Grand Manor and Spectacular Hills
Just south of Birmingham in the county of Worcestershire stands a lavish stately home with large, manicured gardens. Daydream of a life of pomp and grandeur, then head to Malvern for a refreshing hilltop walk.
10 Activities
Day 2
101 mi2 mi
A Literary Love Affair
As a village of bookshops, Hay-on-Wye is possibly the most dedicated celebration of the written word. Spend your morning at the castle (which yes, features a bookshop) and wandering in and out of various retailers. Then, head to Cardiff to experience two leading cultural institutions — the National Museum and Wales Millennium Centre.
7 Activities
Day 3
111 mi0.2 mi
A Train Ride Back in Time
We're going all the way back to the Iron Age today. Journey across to Carmarthen where the town's railway heritage has been preserved and restored since the tracks where closed in 1973. Further west is a reconstructed Iron Age village where you can get to know a Celtic tribe.
7 Activities
Day 4
56 mi1 mi
A Welsh History of Mining and Merchants
Today's heritage experiences are particularly Welsh. Mining was a huge part of the Welsh economy in the 19th and 20th centuries and a former quarry on the Pembrokeshire coast is now a striking shoreline feature. Down in the town of Tenby, there's maritime and merchant history to discover.