links and affiliations
This page includes almost all of the external links from the site, plus a few interesting extras.
If you would like a link to your site here – whether it’s related to Merlin, Arthuriana, filming locations or other behind-the-scenes stuff – please contact us using the comment form below.
fannish resources
Defying Legend | defyinglegend.blogspot.com
Two students – each armed with a camera and a camcorder – travelling around the UK and recording their experiences of the places linked to the legend of King Arthur. Herein lies laughter, rambling and maybe just a little bit of Legend…
WikiArthuriana | wikiarthuriana.com
A Wiki focussing on Merlin in the context of the Arthurian legends.
The Locations Guide to Dr Who | doctorwholocations.net
A comprehensive locations guide to Dr Who, both classic and new, and spinoffs such as Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures. We do, of course, have various locations in common, including Dunraven Bay, Puzzlewood and Clearwell Caves.
official
BBC Merlin | bbc.co.uk/merlin/
The official BBC site for Merlin.
Shine Limited | shine.tv
Production company for Merlin.
behind the scenes
British Action Academy | britishactionacademy.com
The Academy was founded by Andreas Petrides, stunt coordinator for Merlin.
Dale McCready cinematography | dalemccready.com
The Director of Photography for Merlin, creative wizard and nice bloke.
Dolbadarn Film Horses | filmhorses.co.uk
The Welsh company that has provided horses for filming.
of interest…
The British Society of Dowsers | www.britishdowsers.org
It was wonderful to see Bradley and Colin dowsing in The Real Merlin and Arthur. If you’re interested in learning more about this age-old method of searching for things that are otherwise hidden, these are the people to consult.
locations
Abergavenny | abergavenny.net
An unofficial but thorough site for the town put on the map by Bradley James.
The Amazing Hedge Puzzle | mazes.co.uk
The Labyrinth of Symonds Yat West.
Bala Lake Railways | bala-lake-railway.co.uk
The steam train that runs between LLanuwchllyn and Bala.
BBC Weather Tide Tables | www.bbc.co.uk/weather/coast/tides/wales.shtml
The tide tables for Wales. You are strongly advised to check the tides before visiting Dunraven Bay (select port 512 Porthcawl).
Brecon Beacons National Park | breconbeacons.org
The official tourism pages for the Brecon Beacons. This area includes Porth yr Ogof.
Cadw | cadw.wales.gov.uk
The historic environment service of the Welsh government. Cadw runs Caerphilly Castle, Castell Coch and Raglan Castle.
Chateau de Pierrefonds | pierrefonds.monuments-nationaux.fr/en/
The official pages for the Chateau, in English, on the Centre des Monuments Nationaux site.
Chislehurst Caves | chislehurstcaves.co.uk
The official site for the Caves.
The City of London | cityoflondon.gov.uk
The provider of local government services for London. They take care of Burnham Beeches.
Clearwell Caves | clearwellcaves.com
The official site for the Caves.
A Photographer’s Guide to Dunraven Bay | knol.google.com/k/a-photographer-s-guide-to-dunraven-bay#
A useful guide to visiting the Bay, aimed at photographers but of interest to anyone.
Dyffryn Gardens | dyffryngardens.org.uk
The official site for the Gardens. Also, see the Vale of Glamorgan site.
English Heritage | english-heritage.org.uk
The caretaker of England’s historial environment. English Heritage runs Goodrich Castle.
Forest of Dean | visitforestofdean.co.uk
The official tourist information site for the area.
The National Trust | nationaltrust.org.uk
Protector of the national heritage. The National Trust runs Westbury Court Garden.
Penshurst Place | penshurstplace.com
The official site for the house and gardens.
Pierrefonds Office de Tourisme | pierrefonds-tourisme.net/index.php?lang=en
The tourism office for Pierrefonds, in English.
Puzzlewood | puzzlewood.net
The official site for Puzzlewood.
South Wales Caves | ogof.org.uk
Perhaps more information than you could ever possibly need about caves in South Wales, including Porth yr Ogof.
The Speech House Hotel | thespeechhouse.co.uk
A hotel, restaurant and historic building in the heart of the Forest of Dean, and near Speech House Lake.
Vale of Glamorgan | valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/enjoying.aspx
The official tourism pages for the Vale of Glamorgan. This area includes Cosmeston Medieval Village and Dyffryn Gardens.
Wye Valley and Forest of Dean Tourism Association | wyevalleytourism.co.uk
The tourism association for this beautiful area, covering both Wales and England.
what would we do without…
Google Maps UK | maps.google.co.uk
Find your way there! Or explore virtually using the satellite imagery…
Wikipedia | wikipedia.org
The free encycloedia that anyone can edit.