“Don’t just fly past Port Talbot: stop. There’s a lot to be seen here…”
In a new episode of the celebrated Travel Goals podcast, the Dramatic Heart of Wales has made its audio debut.
‘Travel Goals’ helps listeners to travel better and discover new areas, hosted by award-winning travel journalist and presenter Pip Jones. In this episode, uncover tales from history, legends, myths and magical landscapes in the Neath Port Talbot Region.
Taking the listener on an immersive auditory journey through the Dramatic Heart’s striking landscape of contrasts, the podcast episode ‘Inside the Dramatic Heart of Wales’ features conversations with the region’s cultural experts including local storytellers, tour guides, historic experts, volunteers and more.
“It’s a unique blend of dramatic landscape and cultural heritage here in the Dramatic Heart of Wales, where nature and industry sit side by side.” Pip says, in the opening of the podcast.
“Waterfalls tumble towards waves whilst communities proudly showcase their industries heritage and legends, myths and ghost stories also abound in ethereal landscapes and historic abbeys. There’s something about this area that sparks creativity.”
After exploring Richard Burton’s birthplace in the stunning village of Pontrhydyfen, the show takes the listener to Margam Country Park, an historic 850-acre estate on the outskirts of Port Talbot. There, the reporters visit Margam’s Cistercian Abbey, Gothic Castle, 18th century orangery, and its rolling grounds. “It’s like a Welsh Downton Abbey!” exclaims Pip.
“While Margam estate is well known for its historical significance and architecture, there’s plenty here for adventure lovers, with hiking, biking, and paddleboarding opportunities in the estates woodlands, grassland, lakes and streams.”
The episode then transports you the beautiful Melincourt Falls. “As we stood by the tumbling – frankly storybook feel – waterfall, local storyteller Carl Gough explains how Wales has long been the land of stories, myths and legends. For centuries, Wales has had a rich written and oral storytelling tradition.” Pip continues.
Enjoy listening to the show for free on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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