Take the Agincourt trail

BUILDING on the success of last year’s 600th anniversary commemoration of the Battle of Agincourt (1415), a new trail has been developed to mark #Agincourt connections with Breconshire, Monmouthshire, and the Forest of Dean. The Agincourt #Wales Trail links eight locations, telling the stories of the people and places that played a role in the battle. 

The Agincourt 600 Commemorative Fund has worked with the Woodland Trust to plant trees at many of the locations, to create a permanent memorial. In addition to the tree plantings, there are panels providing information on local links with the battle at these locations:

Abergavenny – Abbott’s Garden, St Mary’s Priory Church
Brecon – The Promenade
Caldicot Castle
Monmouth Castle
Raglan Castle
St Briavels – The Tump opposite St Briavels Castle
Trecastle Village Hall
Tretower Court and Castle

http://agincourt600wales.com

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Star locations

Star Wars fans in authentic costume in Puzzlewood

WYE VALLEY and Forest of Dean Tourism has launched an online film and TV trail to help visitors explore the area’s cinematic connections, including the latest installment of #StarWars.

The trail – which can be found at www.visitdeanwyefilm.co.uk – showcases a series of Wye Valley and Forest of Dean locations for movies such as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, captured on Coppett Hill; Doctor Who, filmed in Clearwell Caves; and Star Wars VII, shot at Puzzlewood.

Using maps plotted by location and production, visitors can discover the woodlands, historic sites, caves, and glades featured in some of the biggest screen blockbusters.

Maureen McAllister, executive director of Wye Valley and Forest of Dean Tourism, said: ‘Film-makers have flocked to the region for years – with our stunning natural scenery we’ve made the perfect backdrop for everything from the magic of Harry Potter to lightsaber duels.

According to a recent study by Creative England, international screen tourism was worth £140 million (in England outside of London) in 2014, with the best-performing sites attracting up to £4.3 million in combined domestic and international screen tourism annually. The trail is expected to boost visitor revenue in the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean by a potential £35 million a year after three years.

Tourism in the Forest of Dean and Monmouthshire contributes £141.5 million and £158.1 respectively to the local economies.

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Tom to star at food fest

MICHELIN-STARRED chef #TomKerridge will be the headline act at the #AbergavennyFoodFestival (September 18-20) in Monmouthshire.

Heather Myers, chief executive of the festival said: ‘Every year we get some of the best names in food, and this year will not disappoint.’

Alongside the guest list, the festival introduces the Meat Market, new for 2015.

There will be more than 200 food and drink exhibitors across five venues, cookery demonstrations, children’s activities, entertainment, and live music.

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