Urban Welsh Explorer

20/09/2026

Tenby Town
– A Little Gem on the Pembrokeshire Coast

With its colourful harbour, beautiful sandy beaches, historic town walls and charming cobbled streets, Tenby is one of those places that never seems to lose its magic. From a stroll along the Esplanade to exploring the independent shops and enjoying the stunning coastal views, there’s something special around every corner.
A perfect place for a day out, a seaside escape, or simply a wander and a bit of fresh sea air. 💙🌅

Its origins go back to at least the 12th century, when it developed as a Norman settlement and fortified port.
The town walls and castle were later expanded, particularly during the 13th and 14th centuries.

Tenby, a beautiful seaside town with over 900 years of history.”

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19/09/2026

Thank you Wales Air Ambulance Charity for the write up

Two Welsh urban explorers who regularly document their travels on Facebook and Instagram have hitchhiked 550 miles in five days raising vital funds for two lifesaving charities.

19/09/2026

CAREW CASTLE, -PEMBROKESHIRE 🏰

Standing beside the tidal waters of the Carew River, Carew Castle has more than 900 years of history hidden within its walls.
The site was important long before the castle existed, with evidence of an Iron Age fort and later Roman activity. Around 1100, Norman lord Gerald de Windsor established a timber fortress here, beginning the castle's medieval story.
Carew is also linked to Princess Nest, daughter of Welsh prince Rhys ap Tewdwr and wife of Gerald. Her dramatic life, including her capture by the Welsh prince Owain ap Cadwgan, has become one of the castle's most famous stories, and local legend says her ghost still haunts the ruins.
Over the following centuries, the castle was transformed from a defensive fortress into a grand residence. Sir Rhys ap Thomas, a powerful Tudor supporter of Henry VII, carried out major improvements, while Sir John Perrot later remodelled parts of the castle into an impressive Elizabethan mansion.
The castle became caught up in the English Civil War, changing hands several times before Parliamentarian forces took control and damaged parts of the fortifications.
By 1686, Carew Castle had been abandoned as a residence and slowly became the atmospheric ruin we see today.
Walking around the grounds, you can still see medieval towers, Tudor architecture, Civil War damage and centuries of weathering, all surrounded by the eerie stillness of the millpond.
Carew Castle isn't just a ruin. It's centuries of Welsh history written into stone

📌 Carew, Pembrokeshire

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17/09/2026

❤️ A MASSIVE THANK YOU! ❤️

We’re absolutely delighted to have raised just over £1,200 for each charity! 🙌🎉
For Wales Air Ambulance Charity
& Paul Sartori Foundation

Write up in the The Pembrokeshire Herald
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A huge thank you to every single person who donated, supported, shared, or helped out with the fundraiser. We genuinely couldn’t have done it without you, and every penny raised will make a real difference. ❤️

It’s been incredible to see everyone get behind it, and we’re already looking ahead to next year….

Next year, we’re going bigger and better! The planning has started already 💪

Thank you once again to everyone who played a part. You’ve all been amazing!

If anyone missed the the Charity hitchhike don’t worry, all the videos are here on the page, so you can catch up and see what you missed! 🎥🙌

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16/09/2026

So heart breaking 💔
The poor grandad will never forgive himself 💔

Thoughts are with the whole family at this sad time ❤️

A childs body has tragically been found in a pond amid the frantic hunt for a missing non-verbal and partially deaf three-year-old boy.

Little Noah Woods vanished on Tuesday afternoon after running off from a playground – sparking a huge search operation in Brantham, Suffolk.

In an update this evening, Suffolk Police Superintendent Tom Pearse tragically confirmed that a child’s body was found amid the frantic search for Noah.

The pond is about 350 yds (320m) away from the playground where Noah was last seen.

Speaking at a press conference, Pearse said: “Police have recovered the body of a child from Decoy Pond in Brantham.

“Formal identification is yet to take place, but the family of Noah Woods have been informed of this development.”

He said the death was being treated as unexplained but not suspicious.

15/09/2026

THE THURLOW ARMS, BAYNARDS 🍺

Hidden away beside the old railway line at Baynards, Surrey, sits the remains of the Thurlow Arms, a fascinating abandoned pub with a history stretching back to the Victorian era.
The story actually begins in 1868, when the original building was constructed as a railway hotel to serve Baynards railway station. The station itself opened in 1865 and eventually closed in 1965 following the Beeching cuts.
The building originally carried the name Thurlow Arms, before becoming known as the Baynards Hotel. In 1884, a new Thurlow Arms public house was constructed closer to the station platforms, and the inn-keeping business moved into the new building.
For decades it served as a remote country pub, complete with a lounge bar, restaurant, pool table and darts. It was also known for its collection of unusual memorabilia, particularly railway items, and there were even stories of four friendly ghosts being seen around the pub! 👻
One of the most interesting chapters came in 1996, when the Baynards Brewery was established in a back room of the pub. Beers including Station Brew, Old Shunter and Tunnel Vision were produced there. Sadly, brewing ended in 2000 following the death of brewer Julian Gibb.

🍻 The Thurlow Arms finally closed its doors in 2009, and the building subsequently fell into a derelict and increasingly overgrown state.
Today, the site is a fascinating reminder of the area's railway and pub history. Sitting alongside the Downs Link, which follows much of the former railway route, it's easy to imagine passengers stepping off the train and heading into the Thurlow Arms for a drink.

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13/09/2026

Whats your views guys.

📸 The Dover Protest:

This powerful image from the Port of Dover has sparked huge debate across the UK.

On one side: people exercising their right to protest, holding signs calling for border security, an end to illegal crossings, and saying local voices matter.

On the other: major disruption at one of our busiest ports—delays for travellers, freight, families and businesses, raising questions about where protest rights end and public disruption begins

What do you think?

❤️ = YES – I support the protest
👍 = NO – I don’t support it

13/09/2026

THE VICTORY HALL AND CINEMA

Step back in time to the golden age of rural entertainment at The Victory Hall and Cinema.
Located along the main road in the small Welsh town of Llanybydder, this building opened its doors in 1953 to serve as a vital community space and a cozy 220-seat rural cinema.
In the 1950s, locals would gather inside to watch movies projected from 16mm film reels, bringing a touch of Hollywood magic to Carmarthenshire.
While the projectors eventually fell silent and the front of the structure later housed a Chinese takeaway, the weathered concrete facade and original lettering still stand as a haunting, beautiful monument to post-war community life.

Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Tun operated the building as a cinema for a relatively short run from 1950 to 1956. Because the small community had a population of only around 1,500 people, the venue only hosted two movie screenings a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays, using 16mm projection equipment.

Anybody remember go in here ?

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📌 Llanybydder

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