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The Advertiser
2 days ago
- Business
- The Advertiser
Broadmeadow plan reveals land set aside for new entertainment centre
The rezoning of Broadmeadow will unlock 3.5 hectares for a new indoor arena and four hectares of land at Newcastle Showground for public recreation and community events. The details have been revealed in a finalisation report for the Broadmeadow precinct rezoning proposal. The Newcastle Herald reported on August 8 that the NSW government had completed rezoning of the first four government-owned sites: Go Karts and stadium forecourt, Newcastle Showground, Basketball Stadium and PCYC and the Locomitive Heritage Park. New planning controls will enable up to 3200 homes to be built on government-owned land, while a newly released artist's impression shows an entertainment centre located adjacent to McDonald Jones Stadium. Almost 80 submissions were made regarding the rezoning proposal. Sport and open space were the most heavily featured themes followed by density and height, and traffic, transport and parking. Concerns were raised in submissions about a perceived loss of green space and recreation areas. The report said public access to open space would increase under the rezoning proposal, including four hectares of zoned open space at Newcastle Showground available for public recreation and community events and about 3.5 hectares of land zoned for a multipurpose indoor arena that would replace the entertainment centre. Those new spaces are expected to be delivered in the first five years. There was general support for an indoor arena in the proposed location near the stadium. Some submissions also called for a basketball stadium to be accommodated within the precinct. Plans have been lodged to build a new basketball stadium at New Lambton due to the government's plans to rezone the existing basketball stadium site. However, the proposed new location has attracted fierce opposition from residents and sporting clubs. The report said the relocation of the basketball stadium to New Lambton was a "separate" process. The completion of the rezoning has been welcomed by industry groups and stakeholders. Housing Industry Association Hunter executive director Craig Jennion said new planning controls to enable up to 3200 homes were "the starting gun the residential construction sector has been eagerly awaiting". "Yesterday's release of the HIA-Cotality Residential Land Report ranked Newcastle and Lake Macquarie as the seventh most expensive regional market in Australia and the sixth highest regional land price per square metre over the March quarter 2025," he said. "With the high level of demand for residential building in the lower Hunter, the stage 1 rezonings will in time be a catalyst in alleviating pressures on the housing sector, delivering much-needed housing stock." Business Hunter acting CEO Amy De Lore said Broadmeadow's transformation was a 30-year vision, but it was "vitally important that we start to create momentum now to attract private-sector interest". "Today's announcements will help to generate that momentum," she said. "The state-led rezonings bring those four areas a step closer to being development-ready. "This is an area three times the size of Sydney's new Bradfield city centre and sits three kilometres from the centre of NSW's major regional city, so it is a significant precinct development for our region and the state." Property Council Hunter and Central Coast regional director Nuatali Nelmes said the rezoning was a major move to help unlock one of regional NSW's most significant renewal opportunities. "Broadmeadow has all the ingredients to become a nationally significant mixed-use precinct - and with the Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC) confirmed as the delivery lead, we now have the right structures in place to make it happen," Ms Nelmes said. "This is a place where homes, jobs and high-speed rail will intersect - a genuine gateway to the Hunter. It will take dedicated coordination and early funding for enabling works to bring that vision to life and create a vibrant, connected community at the heart of the Hunter." HCCDC will prepare an infrastructure delivery plan to investigate the requirements for delivering the state or regional infrastructure to support the Broadmeadow precinct. The rezoning of Broadmeadow will unlock 3.5 hectares for a new indoor arena and four hectares of land at Newcastle Showground for public recreation and community events. The details have been revealed in a finalisation report for the Broadmeadow precinct rezoning proposal. The Newcastle Herald reported on August 8 that the NSW government had completed rezoning of the first four government-owned sites: Go Karts and stadium forecourt, Newcastle Showground, Basketball Stadium and PCYC and the Locomitive Heritage Park. New planning controls will enable up to 3200 homes to be built on government-owned land, while a newly released artist's impression shows an entertainment centre located adjacent to McDonald Jones Stadium. Almost 80 submissions were made regarding the rezoning proposal. Sport and open space were the most heavily featured themes followed by density and height, and traffic, transport and parking. Concerns were raised in submissions about a perceived loss of green space and recreation areas. The report said public access to open space would increase under the rezoning proposal, including four hectares of zoned open space at Newcastle Showground available for public recreation and community events and about 3.5 hectares of land zoned for a multipurpose indoor arena that would replace the entertainment centre. Those new spaces are expected to be delivered in the first five years. There was general support for an indoor arena in the proposed location near the stadium. Some submissions also called for a basketball stadium to be accommodated within the precinct. Plans have been lodged to build a new basketball stadium at New Lambton due to the government's plans to rezone the existing basketball stadium site. However, the proposed new location has attracted fierce opposition from residents and sporting clubs. The report said the relocation of the basketball stadium to New Lambton was a "separate" process. The completion of the rezoning has been welcomed by industry groups and stakeholders. Housing Industry Association Hunter executive director Craig Jennion said new planning controls to enable up to 3200 homes were "the starting gun the residential construction sector has been eagerly awaiting". "Yesterday's release of the HIA-Cotality Residential Land Report ranked Newcastle and Lake Macquarie as the seventh most expensive regional market in Australia and the sixth highest regional land price per square metre over the March quarter 2025," he said. "With the high level of demand for residential building in the lower Hunter, the stage 1 rezonings will in time be a catalyst in alleviating pressures on the housing sector, delivering much-needed housing stock." Business Hunter acting CEO Amy De Lore said Broadmeadow's transformation was a 30-year vision, but it was "vitally important that we start to create momentum now to attract private-sector interest". "Today's announcements will help to generate that momentum," she said. "The state-led rezonings bring those four areas a step closer to being development-ready. "This is an area three times the size of Sydney's new Bradfield city centre and sits three kilometres from the centre of NSW's major regional city, so it is a significant precinct development for our region and the state." Property Council Hunter and Central Coast regional director Nuatali Nelmes said the rezoning was a major move to help unlock one of regional NSW's most significant renewal opportunities. "Broadmeadow has all the ingredients to become a nationally significant mixed-use precinct - and with the Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC) confirmed as the delivery lead, we now have the right structures in place to make it happen," Ms Nelmes said. "This is a place where homes, jobs and high-speed rail will intersect - a genuine gateway to the Hunter. It will take dedicated coordination and early funding for enabling works to bring that vision to life and create a vibrant, connected community at the heart of the Hunter." HCCDC will prepare an infrastructure delivery plan to investigate the requirements for delivering the state or regional infrastructure to support the Broadmeadow precinct. The rezoning of Broadmeadow will unlock 3.5 hectares for a new indoor arena and four hectares of land at Newcastle Showground for public recreation and community events. The details have been revealed in a finalisation report for the Broadmeadow precinct rezoning proposal. The Newcastle Herald reported on August 8 that the NSW government had completed rezoning of the first four government-owned sites: Go Karts and stadium forecourt, Newcastle Showground, Basketball Stadium and PCYC and the Locomitive Heritage Park. New planning controls will enable up to 3200 homes to be built on government-owned land, while a newly released artist's impression shows an entertainment centre located adjacent to McDonald Jones Stadium. Almost 80 submissions were made regarding the rezoning proposal. Sport and open space were the most heavily featured themes followed by density and height, and traffic, transport and parking. Concerns were raised in submissions about a perceived loss of green space and recreation areas. The report said public access to open space would increase under the rezoning proposal, including four hectares of zoned open space at Newcastle Showground available for public recreation and community events and about 3.5 hectares of land zoned for a multipurpose indoor arena that would replace the entertainment centre. Those new spaces are expected to be delivered in the first five years. There was general support for an indoor arena in the proposed location near the stadium. Some submissions also called for a basketball stadium to be accommodated within the precinct. Plans have been lodged to build a new basketball stadium at New Lambton due to the government's plans to rezone the existing basketball stadium site. However, the proposed new location has attracted fierce opposition from residents and sporting clubs. The report said the relocation of the basketball stadium to New Lambton was a "separate" process. The completion of the rezoning has been welcomed by industry groups and stakeholders. Housing Industry Association Hunter executive director Craig Jennion said new planning controls to enable up to 3200 homes were "the starting gun the residential construction sector has been eagerly awaiting". "Yesterday's release of the HIA-Cotality Residential Land Report ranked Newcastle and Lake Macquarie as the seventh most expensive regional market in Australia and the sixth highest regional land price per square metre over the March quarter 2025," he said. "With the high level of demand for residential building in the lower Hunter, the stage 1 rezonings will in time be a catalyst in alleviating pressures on the housing sector, delivering much-needed housing stock." Business Hunter acting CEO Amy De Lore said Broadmeadow's transformation was a 30-year vision, but it was "vitally important that we start to create momentum now to attract private-sector interest". "Today's announcements will help to generate that momentum," she said. "The state-led rezonings bring those four areas a step closer to being development-ready. "This is an area three times the size of Sydney's new Bradfield city centre and sits three kilometres from the centre of NSW's major regional city, so it is a significant precinct development for our region and the state." Property Council Hunter and Central Coast regional director Nuatali Nelmes said the rezoning was a major move to help unlock one of regional NSW's most significant renewal opportunities. "Broadmeadow has all the ingredients to become a nationally significant mixed-use precinct - and with the Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC) confirmed as the delivery lead, we now have the right structures in place to make it happen," Ms Nelmes said. "This is a place where homes, jobs and high-speed rail will intersect - a genuine gateway to the Hunter. It will take dedicated coordination and early funding for enabling works to bring that vision to life and create a vibrant, connected community at the heart of the Hunter." HCCDC will prepare an infrastructure delivery plan to investigate the requirements for delivering the state or regional infrastructure to support the Broadmeadow precinct. The rezoning of Broadmeadow will unlock 3.5 hectares for a new indoor arena and four hectares of land at Newcastle Showground for public recreation and community events. The details have been revealed in a finalisation report for the Broadmeadow precinct rezoning proposal. The Newcastle Herald reported on August 8 that the NSW government had completed rezoning of the first four government-owned sites: Go Karts and stadium forecourt, Newcastle Showground, Basketball Stadium and PCYC and the Locomitive Heritage Park. New planning controls will enable up to 3200 homes to be built on government-owned land, while a newly released artist's impression shows an entertainment centre located adjacent to McDonald Jones Stadium. Almost 80 submissions were made regarding the rezoning proposal. Sport and open space were the most heavily featured themes followed by density and height, and traffic, transport and parking. Concerns were raised in submissions about a perceived loss of green space and recreation areas. The report said public access to open space would increase under the rezoning proposal, including four hectares of zoned open space at Newcastle Showground available for public recreation and community events and about 3.5 hectares of land zoned for a multipurpose indoor arena that would replace the entertainment centre. Those new spaces are expected to be delivered in the first five years. There was general support for an indoor arena in the proposed location near the stadium. Some submissions also called for a basketball stadium to be accommodated within the precinct. Plans have been lodged to build a new basketball stadium at New Lambton due to the government's plans to rezone the existing basketball stadium site. However, the proposed new location has attracted fierce opposition from residents and sporting clubs. The report said the relocation of the basketball stadium to New Lambton was a "separate" process. The completion of the rezoning has been welcomed by industry groups and stakeholders. Housing Industry Association Hunter executive director Craig Jennion said new planning controls to enable up to 3200 homes were "the starting gun the residential construction sector has been eagerly awaiting". "Yesterday's release of the HIA-Cotality Residential Land Report ranked Newcastle and Lake Macquarie as the seventh most expensive regional market in Australia and the sixth highest regional land price per square metre over the March quarter 2025," he said. "With the high level of demand for residential building in the lower Hunter, the stage 1 rezonings will in time be a catalyst in alleviating pressures on the housing sector, delivering much-needed housing stock." Business Hunter acting CEO Amy De Lore said Broadmeadow's transformation was a 30-year vision, but it was "vitally important that we start to create momentum now to attract private-sector interest". "Today's announcements will help to generate that momentum," she said. "The state-led rezonings bring those four areas a step closer to being development-ready. "This is an area three times the size of Sydney's new Bradfield city centre and sits three kilometres from the centre of NSW's major regional city, so it is a significant precinct development for our region and the state." Property Council Hunter and Central Coast regional director Nuatali Nelmes said the rezoning was a major move to help unlock one of regional NSW's most significant renewal opportunities. "Broadmeadow has all the ingredients to become a nationally significant mixed-use precinct - and with the Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC) confirmed as the delivery lead, we now have the right structures in place to make it happen," Ms Nelmes said. "This is a place where homes, jobs and high-speed rail will intersect - a genuine gateway to the Hunter. It will take dedicated coordination and early funding for enabling works to bring that vision to life and create a vibrant, connected community at the heart of the Hunter." HCCDC will prepare an infrastructure delivery plan to investigate the requirements for delivering the state or regional infrastructure to support the Broadmeadow precinct.
The Advertiser
3 days ago
- Business
- The Advertiser
Major step forward for Broadmeadow precinct: 3200 homes to be built
The Broadmeadow precinct has taken a major step forward with the completion of the state-led rezoning of the first four government-owned sites. It marks the beginning of the most significant urban renewal project to be undertaken in Greater Newcastle, which will occur progressively over the next 30 years. New planning controls will enable up to 3200 homes to be built on government-owned land, including five to 10 per cent affordable housing, while supporting up to 2350 new construction jobs. "This rezoning is a huge win for the Hunter and marks another important step towards making this major project a reality," Minister for the Hunter Yasmin Catley said. "People have been waiting a long time for clarity around this site. The community has been calling for certainty and that's exactly what we're delivering today. This project isn't just about building homes; it will also create thousands of new jobs for our region." The Hunter Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC) will be the delivery co-ordination agency and will support the transformation of the 313-hectare precinct into a vibrant community with services and access to entertainment and sporting facilities. The completion of the rezoning for the four state-owned sites (Go Karts and stadium forecourt, Newcastle Showground, Basketball Stadium and PCYC and the Locomitive Heritage Park) comes less than a month after the Property Council called for the finalisation of the precinct's stage 1 rezoning, the commitment of critical funding, and the appointment of a dedicated agency to coordinate delivery. The rezoning will preserve significant heritage sites and deliver new public and green spaces, as well as new pedestrian and transport links to connect to surrounding areas, including Broadmeadow Train Station. The Newcastle Herald reported last month that a new Newcastle Entertainment Centre, considered to be the centrepiece of the precinct, had been listed in the planning section of the NSW Infrastructure Pipeline website. The pipeline provides a forward view of state government infrastructure that is under development. It includes infrastructure projects with a minimum capital value of $50 million that the government has committed to commence planning for. A newly released artist's impression shows the entertainment centre located adjacent to Hunter Stadium. "Broadmeadow is about to enter an exciting new chapter. This rezoning will help deliver new homes, including much-needed affordable housing, and jobs right in the heart of Greater Newcastle," Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said. "The NSW government is working to provide new well-located homes for Broadmeadow, which will deliver new jobs and an economic boost in the Hunter region. The Broadmeadow Place Strategy, approved earlier this year and jointly delivered by the state government and the City of Newcastle, will guide new development in the precinct. HCCDC will now prepare an infrastructure delivery plan for the rezoned land, in collaboration with the City of Newcastle and other relevant state government agencies. Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp said the renewal would breathe new life into Greater Newcastle. "Locals will be able to live, work and play in a community that's vibrant, sustainable, and well-connected," he said. "This project will create thousands of jobs for our region, both during construction and over the long term, bringing new energy and opportunity to Broadmeadow. It's about investing in our future and creating a thriving, connected community." The Broadmeadow precinct has taken a major step forward with the completion of the state-led rezoning of the first four government-owned sites. It marks the beginning of the most significant urban renewal project to be undertaken in Greater Newcastle, which will occur progressively over the next 30 years. New planning controls will enable up to 3200 homes to be built on government-owned land, including five to 10 per cent affordable housing, while supporting up to 2350 new construction jobs. "This rezoning is a huge win for the Hunter and marks another important step towards making this major project a reality," Minister for the Hunter Yasmin Catley said. "People have been waiting a long time for clarity around this site. The community has been calling for certainty and that's exactly what we're delivering today. This project isn't just about building homes; it will also create thousands of new jobs for our region." The Hunter Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC) will be the delivery co-ordination agency and will support the transformation of the 313-hectare precinct into a vibrant community with services and access to entertainment and sporting facilities. The completion of the rezoning for the four state-owned sites (Go Karts and stadium forecourt, Newcastle Showground, Basketball Stadium and PCYC and the Locomitive Heritage Park) comes less than a month after the Property Council called for the finalisation of the precinct's stage 1 rezoning, the commitment of critical funding, and the appointment of a dedicated agency to coordinate delivery. The rezoning will preserve significant heritage sites and deliver new public and green spaces, as well as new pedestrian and transport links to connect to surrounding areas, including Broadmeadow Train Station. The Newcastle Herald reported last month that a new Newcastle Entertainment Centre, considered to be the centrepiece of the precinct, had been listed in the planning section of the NSW Infrastructure Pipeline website. The pipeline provides a forward view of state government infrastructure that is under development. It includes infrastructure projects with a minimum capital value of $50 million that the government has committed to commence planning for. A newly released artist's impression shows the entertainment centre located adjacent to Hunter Stadium. "Broadmeadow is about to enter an exciting new chapter. This rezoning will help deliver new homes, including much-needed affordable housing, and jobs right in the heart of Greater Newcastle," Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said. "The NSW government is working to provide new well-located homes for Broadmeadow, which will deliver new jobs and an economic boost in the Hunter region. The Broadmeadow Place Strategy, approved earlier this year and jointly delivered by the state government and the City of Newcastle, will guide new development in the precinct. HCCDC will now prepare an infrastructure delivery plan for the rezoned land, in collaboration with the City of Newcastle and other relevant state government agencies. Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp said the renewal would breathe new life into Greater Newcastle. "Locals will be able to live, work and play in a community that's vibrant, sustainable, and well-connected," he said. "This project will create thousands of jobs for our region, both during construction and over the long term, bringing new energy and opportunity to Broadmeadow. It's about investing in our future and creating a thriving, connected community." The Broadmeadow precinct has taken a major step forward with the completion of the state-led rezoning of the first four government-owned sites. It marks the beginning of the most significant urban renewal project to be undertaken in Greater Newcastle, which will occur progressively over the next 30 years. New planning controls will enable up to 3200 homes to be built on government-owned land, including five to 10 per cent affordable housing, while supporting up to 2350 new construction jobs. "This rezoning is a huge win for the Hunter and marks another important step towards making this major project a reality," Minister for the Hunter Yasmin Catley said. "People have been waiting a long time for clarity around this site. The community has been calling for certainty and that's exactly what we're delivering today. This project isn't just about building homes; it will also create thousands of new jobs for our region." The Hunter Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC) will be the delivery co-ordination agency and will support the transformation of the 313-hectare precinct into a vibrant community with services and access to entertainment and sporting facilities. The completion of the rezoning for the four state-owned sites (Go Karts and stadium forecourt, Newcastle Showground, Basketball Stadium and PCYC and the Locomitive Heritage Park) comes less than a month after the Property Council called for the finalisation of the precinct's stage 1 rezoning, the commitment of critical funding, and the appointment of a dedicated agency to coordinate delivery. The rezoning will preserve significant heritage sites and deliver new public and green spaces, as well as new pedestrian and transport links to connect to surrounding areas, including Broadmeadow Train Station. The Newcastle Herald reported last month that a new Newcastle Entertainment Centre, considered to be the centrepiece of the precinct, had been listed in the planning section of the NSW Infrastructure Pipeline website. The pipeline provides a forward view of state government infrastructure that is under development. It includes infrastructure projects with a minimum capital value of $50 million that the government has committed to commence planning for. A newly released artist's impression shows the entertainment centre located adjacent to Hunter Stadium. "Broadmeadow is about to enter an exciting new chapter. This rezoning will help deliver new homes, including much-needed affordable housing, and jobs right in the heart of Greater Newcastle," Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said. "The NSW government is working to provide new well-located homes for Broadmeadow, which will deliver new jobs and an economic boost in the Hunter region. The Broadmeadow Place Strategy, approved earlier this year and jointly delivered by the state government and the City of Newcastle, will guide new development in the precinct. HCCDC will now prepare an infrastructure delivery plan for the rezoned land, in collaboration with the City of Newcastle and other relevant state government agencies. Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp said the renewal would breathe new life into Greater Newcastle. "Locals will be able to live, work and play in a community that's vibrant, sustainable, and well-connected," he said. "This project will create thousands of jobs for our region, both during construction and over the long term, bringing new energy and opportunity to Broadmeadow. It's about investing in our future and creating a thriving, connected community." The Broadmeadow precinct has taken a major step forward with the completion of the state-led rezoning of the first four government-owned sites. It marks the beginning of the most significant urban renewal project to be undertaken in Greater Newcastle, which will occur progressively over the next 30 years. New planning controls will enable up to 3200 homes to be built on government-owned land, including five to 10 per cent affordable housing, while supporting up to 2350 new construction jobs. "This rezoning is a huge win for the Hunter and marks another important step towards making this major project a reality," Minister for the Hunter Yasmin Catley said. "People have been waiting a long time for clarity around this site. The community has been calling for certainty and that's exactly what we're delivering today. This project isn't just about building homes; it will also create thousands of new jobs for our region." The Hunter Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC) will be the delivery co-ordination agency and will support the transformation of the 313-hectare precinct into a vibrant community with services and access to entertainment and sporting facilities. The completion of the rezoning for the four state-owned sites (Go Karts and stadium forecourt, Newcastle Showground, Basketball Stadium and PCYC and the Locomitive Heritage Park) comes less than a month after the Property Council called for the finalisation of the precinct's stage 1 rezoning, the commitment of critical funding, and the appointment of a dedicated agency to coordinate delivery. The rezoning will preserve significant heritage sites and deliver new public and green spaces, as well as new pedestrian and transport links to connect to surrounding areas, including Broadmeadow Train Station. The Newcastle Herald reported last month that a new Newcastle Entertainment Centre, considered to be the centrepiece of the precinct, had been listed in the planning section of the NSW Infrastructure Pipeline website. The pipeline provides a forward view of state government infrastructure that is under development. It includes infrastructure projects with a minimum capital value of $50 million that the government has committed to commence planning for. A newly released artist's impression shows the entertainment centre located adjacent to Hunter Stadium. "Broadmeadow is about to enter an exciting new chapter. This rezoning will help deliver new homes, including much-needed affordable housing, and jobs right in the heart of Greater Newcastle," Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said. "The NSW government is working to provide new well-located homes for Broadmeadow, which will deliver new jobs and an economic boost in the Hunter region. The Broadmeadow Place Strategy, approved earlier this year and jointly delivered by the state government and the City of Newcastle, will guide new development in the precinct. HCCDC will now prepare an infrastructure delivery plan for the rezoned land, in collaboration with the City of Newcastle and other relevant state government agencies. Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp said the renewal would breathe new life into Greater Newcastle. "Locals will be able to live, work and play in a community that's vibrant, sustainable, and well-connected," he said. "This project will create thousands of jobs for our region, both during construction and over the long term, bringing new energy and opportunity to Broadmeadow. It's about investing in our future and creating a thriving, connected community."
Scottish Sun
25-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
UK's best-loved holiday park reveals their favourite beach – with a 19th century chapel on the seafront
Plus, the quaint Welsh seaside town named one of the cheapest places for a UK beach break BEACH SIDE UK's best-loved holiday park reveals their favourite beach – with a 19th century chapel on the seafront Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TENBY is one of the UK's most beautiful coastal towns and one holiday park said it has the best beaches too - one of which has its own chapel. St Julian's Church sits on the very edge of the Harbour Beach, it's surrounded by colourful houses, and visitors say the "peaceful" chapel is worth a visit for all holidaymakers. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 St Julian's Church sits on the front of Tenby harbour Credit: Alamy 5 The church is still active, but you can still take a peak inside Credit: Alamy Bluestone National Park Resort has picked its 'Top 10 Pembrokeshire Beaches', and Tenby has bagged one of the top spots - because it has four. The two main beaches of North and South, are at either end of the town while Harbour and Castle Beach is the nearest to the town centre. You'll find St Julian's Church on Harbour beach. It was built in 1878 as a fisherman's chapel to replace their original one on the pierhead. The old pier and chapel were demolished in 1840 when the harbour entrance became too narrow. The fishermen worshipped at St Mary's further into town, but the smell of their clothes was offensive to others in the congregation. To keep them away, St Julian's Church was constructed in the late 1870s The church is still active with couples having weddings there and the holding of Sunday services. One visitor to Tenby wrote on Tripadvisor: "You wouldn't expect such a small, well-maintained chapel so close to the harbour." Another added: "Worth a look. Lovely quaint little chapel. Lots of history to it. inviting and well kept in such an amazing location." Others describe it as being "peaceful" and "full of history." The Cabin, Tenby 5 Tenby has long been dubbed one of the most beautiful coastal towns in Wales Credit: Alamy Tenby is a popular spot for British tourists looking for a coastal getaway - it was named as one of the UK's Most Beautiful Coastal Towns in 2024. Local Matthew Evans, who runs Coastal Cottages of Pembrokeshire with his wife, also said Tenby was one of the best places for a Wales trip. He previously told Sun Travel: "There are four epic sandy beaches and a picture-perfect harbour paired with idyllic cobbled streets, plenty of seaside activities, and independent bars, restaurants, and cafes." One of the most popular attractions is The Dinosaur Park inside is a mile-long trail with over 30 life-sized dinosaurs. There are also rides like the Tubey Run and Go Karts, and engage in activities such as fossil hunting and mini-golf. Most tourists make sure to travel to Caldey Island, which is a 20-minute boat ride away. Along with a shop and lighthouse, there is an island monastery. 5 Caldey Island is 20-minutes away from Tenby Credit: Alamy It has the golden sand Priory Beach, which is the best place to watch the boats arriving on the island. It was announced earlier this year that Tenby's Town Hall will be transformed into a luxury hotel and spa. Plans to convert Tenby's old town hall and a former department store into a luxury hotel, spa, and restaurant complex were approved in early April 2025. If it all goes ahead, there will be a 20-room hotel located across the two buildings, including two roof extensions. The design also includes a spacious ground-floor reception, a gym, treatment rooms, a café and a restaurant. One Sun writer visited a hidden Welsh beach you can only access at low tide & it cost £38 for my whole family to stay there. And the quaint Welsh seaside town named one of the cheapest places for a UK beach break.
The Irish Sun
25-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
UK's best-loved holiday park reveals their favourite beach – with a 19th century chapel on the seafront
TENBY is one of the UK's most beautiful coastal towns and one holiday park said it has the best beaches too - one of which has its own chapel. St Julian's Church sits on the very edge of the Harbour Beach, it's surrounded by colourful houses, and visitors say the "peaceful" chapel is worth a visit for all holidaymakers. 5 St Julian's Church sits on the front of Tenby harbour Credit: Alamy 5 The church is still active, but you can still take a peak inside Credit: Alamy The two main beaches of North and South, are at either end of the town while Harbour and You'll find St Julian's The old Read More on UK Beaches The fishermen worshipped at St Mary's further into town, but the smell of their clothes was offensive to others in the congregation. To keep them away, St Julian's Church was constructed in the late 1870s The church is still active with couples having weddings there and the holding of Sunday services. One visitor to Tenby wrote on Most read in Beach holidays Another added: "Worth a look. Lovely quaint little chapel. Lots of history to it. inviting and well kept in such an amazing location." Others describe it as being "peaceful" and "full of history." The Cabin, Tenby 5 Tenby has long been dubbed one of the most beautiful coastal towns in Wales Credit: Alamy Tenby is a popular spot for British tourists looking for a coastal getaway - it was named as one of the Local Matthew Evans, who runs with his wife, also said Tenby was one of the best places for a Wales trip. He previously told Sun Travel: "There are four epic sandy beaches and a picture-perfect harbour paired with idyllic cobbled streets, plenty of seaside activities, and independent bars, restaurants, and cafes." One of the most popular attractions is The Dinosaur Park inside is a mile-long trail with over 30 life-sized dinosaurs . There are also rides like the Tubey Run and Go Karts, and engage in activities such as fossil hunting and mini-golf. Most tourists make sure to travel to Along with a shop and lighthouse, there is an island monastery. 5 Caldey Island is 20-minutes away from Tenby Credit: Alamy It has the golden sand Priory Beach, which is the best place to watch the boats arriving on the island. It was announced earlier this year that will be transformed into a luxury hotel and spa. Plans to convert Tenby's old town hall and a former department store into a luxury hotel, spa, and restaurant complex were approved in early April 2025. If it all goes ahead, there will be a 20-room hotel located across the two buildings, including two roof extensions. The design also includes a spacious ground-floor reception, a gym, treatment rooms, a café and a restaurant. One Sun writer visited a hidden And the quaint 5 Tenby is known for its colourful houses and church on the beach
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
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F1's Brad Pitt Will Work With Tom Cruise Again on 1 Condition
Brad Pitt, the co-lead of the upcoming sports drama F1, has expressed interest in working with Tom Cruise again, though he has one condition. Notably, the Hollywood megastars have previously acted together on 1994's Interview with the Vampire, director Neil Jordan's cinematic adaptation of Anne Rice's 1976 novel of the same name. Pitt is open to collaborating with Cruise one more time after Interview with the Vampire, but has set one condition. When asked by E! News when they would appear on screen again, Pitt recently said, 'Well, I'm not gonna hang my a– off airplanes and s— like that, so when he does something again that's on the ground.' The actor also reflected on the positive things that Cruise had said about F1 and called him 'sweet.' He noted that he and Cruise had their 'go-kart days back in the early '90s.' Cruise has previously spoken about this. He revealed that he and Pitt used to drive go-karts right after they were finished filming for Interview with the Vampire, and said that Pitt was 'a very good driver.' (via Cinemablend) Pitt's above-mentioned reservations are not entirely unfounded, given the type of stunts that Cruise performs for his movies. Joseph Kosinski, the director of F1, has previously worked with Cruise on Top Gun: Maverick. During a May interview with GQ, Kosinski spoke about how the two actors dealt with stunt sequences. 'Tom always pushes it to the limit, but at the same time is super capable and very skilled,' he observed. 'They both have the natural talent for driving. But yeah, I could see Tom maybe scaring us a little bit more,' Kosinski added. In Interview with the Vampire, Cruise played Lestat de Lioncourt, whereas Pitt essayed the role of Louis de Pointe du Lac. Following its release, the movie became a critical and commercial success and received multiple Oscar nominations. The post F1's Brad Pitt Will Work With Tom Cruise Again on 1 Condition appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
