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The beautiful county of Pembrokeshire lies in the south-western corner of Wales and is its most popular destination for holidaymakers. With more than 185 miles of coastal trails meandering around the stunning coastline, along with spectacular scenery and award-winning beaches, there is something for everyone here.
Pembrokeshire offers the visitor a great variety of small towns, villages and even one city where you can discover fantastic independent shops, a bustling arts and crafts industry and lovely guesthouses, B&Bs and campsites to stay in. From St David's in the furthest south-west, designated the UK's smallest city due to its cathedral, to the seaside towns of Fishguard and Newport, there's lots to see and do.
Much of the area is part of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park which was set up in 1952 to protect its beauty and the wildlife within it. The Park is unique for the United Kingdom in that it is predominately coastal.
Pembrokeshire is a paradise for wildlife lovers as it is unrivalled for its colonies of seabirds and marine life which cluster around the coves and cliffs at different times of the year. And if outdoors is what you've come to Pembrokeshire to explore, then there are a multitude of activities for you get involved in. Everything from walking the Park's coastal path, to surfing on the beaches at Newgale or Whitesands, cycling amongst the gentle hills or perhaps even trying out some horse riding or cliff-top golf!
Attractions include:
- Pembokeshire Coast National Park
- St Davids Cathedral and Bishop's Palace
- Skomer Island
- Caldey Island
- Cilgerran Castle
- Pentre Ifan Burial Chamber
- Castell Henllys
- St Dogmael's Abbey
- Welsh Wildlife Centre
- Llywernog Silver-Lead Mine
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Blue Flag Beaches in Pembrokeshire
Amroth Beach, AmrothAmroth beach is a long beach perfect for families. This south-facing beach is mostly sandy with a pebble bank.
Amroth is a small seaside village on the southern tip of Pembrokeshire and is the southern start of the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path.
The b
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Dale Beach, DaleDale is a small village in the heart of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, West Wales. Located on the Dale Peninsula which forms the northern side of the entrance to Milford Haven estuary.
Pembrokshire has some of the best sailing conditions t
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Coppet Hall Beach, SaundersfootCoppet Hall Beach is a small sandy beach with pebbles at high tide located in Saundersfoot Bay between the beaches of Saundersfoot and Wiseman's Bridge. You can walk to Wiseman Beach through a cliff tunnel.
The beach is popular for swimming, windsur
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Newgale Sands Beach, St DavidsNewgale Sands - Over 2 miles long, backed with a pebble bank. At high water most of the beach is completely submerged but at other times a glorious wide sandy beach, popular with dog walkers, surfers, kitesurfers and windsurfers etc.
Due to its size
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Lydstep Beach, TenbyLydstep beach also known as Lydstep Haven is a well protected beach due to the horseshoe shape and limestone headlands. The beach is a mix of sand, shingle and rocks.
The beach is private to the caravan parks but access is available for a day visito
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Abereiddy Bay Beach, AbereiddyAbereiddy is a pebbly beach made up mainly of shingle, however, at low tide, fine, dark sand is revealed.
The beach is popular for boating, surfing and canoeing.
A good starting point for a coastal walk with magnificent cliff scenery.
Popular spot
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West Angle Bay Beach, AngleSandy beach with rock pools at low tide.
The beach lies within West Angle Site of Special Scientific Interest(SSSI).
A few interesting facts:
The chimney is what remains of the old brick works which were shipped out from the
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Priory Bay Beach, Caldy IslandPriory beach is a sandy beach that sits in Prioriy Bay on the Caldey island just off from Tenby in Pembrokeshire, South Wales. This is a small island only accessible by a boat trip which makes sure the beach is never too busy. As you arrive at the is
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Westdale Bay Beach, DaleWestdale Bay close to the village of Dale. A footpath leads down a steep grassy bank to one of the most perfect British beaches. Golden sand surrounded by cliffs.
A tame beach for surfers but the location is excellent.
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Watwick Bay Beach, DaleWatwick Bay beach is a small quiet sheltered bay with a sandy beach close to the town of Dale. The beach has some interesting rocks . Watwick Beach is popular for those wanting to get away from the crowds, swimming, sailing (good anchorage) and walki
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Abermawr Bay Beach, FishguardAbermawr Bay beach is sand and Pebble.
At Low tide you can see tree stumps the remains of an ancient forest that was submerged by an ice sheet 8000 years ago.
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Abercastle Beach, FishguardA picturesque cove and fishing village with a sand and shingle beach.
Popular with divers, swimming, canoeing, kayaking and angling.
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Pwllcrochan Beach, FishguardPwllcrochan beach the sand here disappears at high tide and the rocks and cliffs are under constant assault by the sea so caution should be exercised in exploring this beautiful lonely bay.
Care needs to be taken to make sure you are not cut off whe
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Goodwick Sands Beach, FishguardGoodwick Sands beach has a grassy seafront area bordering the shore. This is called the Parrog and it was where the French laid down their arms after their abortive 'invasion' in 1797.
Until recently the sea and sand here was too foul for safe bathi
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Newport Sands Beach, NewportNewport Sands is in Cardigan Bay, facing the Irish Sea. The 1.5 mile beach is a broad, long, flat, sand dune backed beach at the mouth of the River Nevern. At low tide you can wade across the river to Parrog.
Very popular with all kinds of waterspo
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Parrog Beach, NewportParrog beach is a small beach with mainly pebbles and rock pools and some sand at low tide. The beach is separated from the much larger Newport Sands by the estuary of the River Nevern.Parrog is not a great swimming beach as the currents can be unpre
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Freshwater East Beach, PembrokeA lovely crescent shaped sandy beach with dunes and woodland at the rear which form a local nature reserve. It is a rural beach with a Green Coast Award. The Pembrokeshire Coastal Path passes along this beach. It is particularly attractive at Sunset
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Porthmelgan Beach, St DavidsPorthmelgan beach is a remote beach on St David's Head overlooking Ramsay island. At high tide the beach is pebbles and large area of sand becomes visible as the tide goes out. The beach is sheltered by rocky cliffs, A large stream cuts across the be
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Porth Clais Beach, St DavidsPorth Clais beach - More a harbour than a beach - there is sand at low water but not what you would call a spectacular beach. To gain access to sandy part you need to walk down the harbour which has a stream running down through it. Good
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Porthselau Beach, St DavidsPorthselau beach - A small sandy beach at the southern end of Whitesands Bay. Some rocky outcrops which you need to avoid when swimming.
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Traeth Llyfn Beach, St DavidsTraeth Llyfn beach - West facing sandy beach backed by impressive cliffs. This can be a dangerous beach for swimming due to strong currents and undertow.
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Whitesands Beach, St DavidsWhitesands beach - One of the most popular sandy beaches in Pembrokeshire. In the summer it can get quite crowded on both the beach and in the water. Swimming and surfing areas marked by lifeguard flags during the season. Good coast
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Barafundle Bay Beach, Stackpole QuayBarafundle Bay beach is sheltered golden sands nestled between limestone headlands backed by dunes and woodland. The approach is part of the visit with woods and then an arch and steps down to the beach.
Good family beach with safe swimming, good sa
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Tenby Beach, TenbyTenby has pastel-coloured buildings and traffic-free tiny lanes in the summer. Tenby beaches are some of the best in the Pembrokshire, boasting Blue Flags, dunes and gently sloping sandy shores.
North Beach - sheltered sandy beach and promenade in
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Glen Beach, TenbyGlen Beach is a sandy beach that disappears at high tide. The beach is shallow and provides an ideal family location with good swimming conditions and rock pools at the harbour end.
Access to the beach is either by Saundersfoot harbour or through Gl
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Manorbier Bay Beach, TenbyManorbier Bay beach is small sandy beach with pebbles and rock pools, great for families.
Manorbier Bay is popular with surfers, body boarding and walkers stopping off from the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path.
Manorbier castle overlooks the bay and on t
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Monkstone Beach, TenbyThe way down to the Monkstone beach is steep with around 150 steps but the sandy beach itself is worth it with beautiful sands and rocks.
Monkstone beac is on the coastal path between Tenby and Saundersfoot and due to its location this is a hidden g
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Penally Beach, TenbyPenally beach is at the far end of Tenby south beach and is less busy than the main Tenby beaches. The beach is a mix of sand and shingle but is protected by Giltar Point headland
Good views across to Caldy Island.
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Skrinkle Haven Beach, TenbySkrinkle Haven beach is a small rocky bay surrounded by high cliffs with sand at low tide. Access to the beach is via steep steps with all the land in this area owned and managed by the National Trust.
At the eastern end of Skrinkle Haven you have C
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Swanlake Bay Beach, TenbySwanlake Bay beach is like a lot of the beaches in this area of Pembrokeshire; a secluded shingle beach with sand exposed at low tide surrounded by cliffs.
Swanlake Bay Beach is popular for swimming, fishing and walking.
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Tenby Castle Beach, TenbyCastle Beach is within a cove between the castle and the East Cliff.
At low tide boat trips run to Caldey Island or if a little more adventurous it is possible to walk out to St. Catherine's island, but beware the tide can cut you off.
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Tenby North and Harbour Beach, TenbyTenby northern beaches are split into two; the north beach and harbour beach.
Harbour beach is a small area of sand within the harbour and at high tide boat trips run from the harbour to Caldey island.
The North beach is a stretch of sandy beach an
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Tenby South Beach, TenbyThe South beach at Tenby is roughly 2km of sand backed by sand dunes, The beach is one long stretch but the northern end is referred to as Castle Beach at St. Catherine's Island and the southern end is Penally Beach at Giltar Point.
The South beach
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Waterwynch Bay Beach, TenbyWaterwynch Bay beach is best visited at mid to low tide when it exposes a large beach with a number of sandy bays. You can even walk to Tenby but beware of being cut off by the tide.
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Accommodation in Pembrokeshire
The Celtic Manor Resort, The Usk ValleyThe Celtic Manor Resort is set in 1400 acres of panoramic parkland in the beautiful Usk Valley. There are three hotels at The Celtic Manor Resort. Guests can choose to stay in the luxurious five star Resort Hotel, our four star 19th century Manor Hou
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Pembrokeshire Wales Coastal Holidays, Freshwater EastComfortable, affordable accommodation close to Freshwater East beach in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park with its spectacular coastal scenery.
A two bedroom property in Freshwater Bay Holiday Village. There is a double bedroom, a twin bed
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Stoneleigh B&B, ClynderwenLocation. Stoneleigh B&B is located in Clynderwens Pembrokeshire Coast National Park neighborhood and attractions in the region include Manor House Zoo, Carew Castle, and Dinosaur Park. Regional points of interest also include Tenby Beach. Property
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Salutation Inn, CrymychLocation. Salutation Inn is located in Crymychs Felindre Farchog neighborhood. Property Features. Salutation Inns restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in
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Cefn-y-Dre - B&B, FishguardLocation. Cefn-y-Dre - B&B is located in Fishguards Pembrokeshire Coast National Park neighborhood and local attractions include Strumble Head Lighthouse. Property Features. The bed & breakfast serves a complimentary breakfast. A bar/lounge is open
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College Guest House, HaverfordwestLocation. College Guest House is located in Haverfordwests Pembrokeshire Coast National Park neighborhood and attractions in the region include Pembroke Castle, Carew Castle, and Dale Fort. Regional points of interest also include Marloes Sands and
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Welcome Traveller Inn, HaverfordwestLocation. Welcome Traveller Inn is located in Haverfordwests Pembrokeshire Coast National Park neighborhood and local attractions include Dale Fort. Regional points of interest also include Pembroke Castle and Marloes Sands. Property Features. Welco
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Foxdale Guest House, HaverfordwestLocation. Foxdale Guest House is located in Haverfordwests Pembrokeshire Coast National Park neighborhood, close to Marloes Sands and Dale Fort. Additional area points of interest include Skomer. Property Features. Foxdale Guest House features a res
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Boulston Manor, HaverfordwestLocation. Boulston Manor is located in Haverfordwests Pembrokeshire Coast National Park neighborhood and attractions in the region include Pembroke Castle, Carew Castle, and Manor House Zoo. Regional points of interest also include Freshwater East B
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Normandie Guest House, HaverfordwestLocation. Normandie Guest House is located in Haverfordwests Pembrokeshire Coast National Park neighborhood and attractions in the region include Pembroke Castle, Carew Castle, and Dale Fort. Regional points of interest also include Marloes Sands an
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Manian Lodge - Guest House, KilgettyLocation. Manian Lodge - Guest House is located in Kilgettys Pembrokeshire Coast National Park neighborhood and local attractions include Manor House Zoo, Dinosaur Park, and Tenby Beach. Additional area points of interest include Carew Castle. Prope
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Scoveston Grove, Milford HavenLocation. Scoveston Grove is located in Milford Havens Pembrokeshire Coast National Park neighborhood and local attractions include Pembroke Castle. Regional points of interest also include Dale Fort and Carew Castle.
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Pinewood B&B, NarberthLocation. Pinewood B&B is located near the beach in Narberths Pembrokeshire Coast National Park neighborhood and local attractions include Tenby Beach, Dinosaur Park, and Manor House Zoo. Regional points of interest also include Carew Castle and Man
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Rosedene Guest House, PembrokeLocation. Rosedene Guest House is located in Pembrokes Pembrokeshire Coast National Park neighborhood, close to Freshwater East Beach, Manorbier Beach, and Manorbier Castle. Nearby points of interest also include Carew Castle. Property Features. Gue
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Portclew House, PembrokeLocation. Portclew House is located in Pembrokes Pembrokeshire Coast National Park neighborhood, close to Freshwater East Beach, Pembroke Castle, and Manorbier Beach. Nearby points of interest also include Manorbier Castle. Property Features. Comp
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Lovesgrove Country Guest House, PembrokeLocation. Lovesgrove Country Guest House is located in Pembrokes Pembrokeshire Coast National Park neighborhood, close to Pembroke Castle. Additional area points of interest include Carew Castle and Freshwater East Beach. Property Features. The gues
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Harbourlight Guest House, SaundersfootLocation. Harbourlight Guest House is located in Saundersfoots Pembrokeshire Coast National Park neighborhood, close to Tenby Beach and Dinosaur Park. Additional area points of interest include Manor House Zoo and Carew Castle. Property Features.
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Wogan House, SaundersfootLocation. Wogan House is located near the beach in Saundersfoots Pembrokeshire Coast National Park neighborhood and close to Tenby Beach and Dinosaur Park. Additional area points of interest include Manor House Zoo and Carew Castle. Property Feature
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Nythfa Guest House, SaundersfootLocation. Nythfa Guest House is located in Saundersfoots Pembrokeshire Coast National Park neighborhood, close to Tenby Beach and Dinosaur Park. Additional area points of interest include Manor House Zoo and Carew Castle.
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Glenholme Guest House, TenbyLocation. Glenholme Guest House is located near the beach in Tenbys Pembrokeshire Coast National Park neighborhood and close to Tenby Beach, Dinosaur Park, and Manor House Zoo. Additional area points of interest include Manorbier Castle and Manorbie
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Red Rooster Rest, TenbyLocation. Red Rooster Rest is located in Tenbys Pembrokeshire Coast National Park neighborhood, close to Tenby Beach, Dinosaur Park, and Manor House Zoo. Additional area points of interest include Manorbier Castle and Manorbier Beach. Property Featu
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Hotel Plas Hyfryd, NarberthLocation. Hotel Plas Hyfryd is located in Narberth's Pembrokeshire Coast National Park neighborhood and attractions in the region include Manor House Zoo, Carew Castle, and Dinosaur Park. Regional points of interest also include Tenby Beach and Mano
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BEST WESTERN LAMPHEY COURT HTL, Pembroke Hotel Year Built 1824 Year Remodeled 2005 Additional Property Description P is for perfection. In Pembroke. Near Tenby and a picturesque, dramatic coastline, BEST WESTERN Lamphey Court Hotel and Sp
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St Govans Country Inn, PembrokeLocation. St Govans Country Inn is located in Pembroke's Pembrokeshire Coast National Park neighborhood and local attractions include Freshwater East Beach, Pembroke Castle, and Manorbier Beach. Regional points of interest also include Manorbier Cas
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Travelodge Pembroke Dock, PembrokeTravelodge hotels are great places for the whole family withcomfortable rooms and fantastic locations close toall major attractions up and down the country.
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ST BRIDES SPA HOTEL, SaundersfootSt Brides is the highest rated 4 star hotel in Pembrokeshire. Surrounded by the spectacular landscapes of Britains only coastal national park, with breathtaking views of Saundersfoot harbour and beautiful Carmarthen Bay, St Brides has one of the most
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Hamilton Backpacker lodge, FishguardSmall,friendly hostel on the way to Ireland, near Saint Davids, suitable for single travellers or groups,& families. the hostel has been recently renovated
hamilton lodge No 23)
double ensuite (five foot bed)
Family room with quenn size bed and
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Things To Do in Pembrokeshire
Abereiddy to Abermawr, Abereiddy to AbermawrAbereiddy to Abermawr is a wild stretch of coastline from blue lagoon to beach, via the fishing village of Porthgain and some former quarry workings.
Great for outdoor adventurers, a mecca for divers and coasteerers. Steep cliffs, pocket beaches and
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Caldey Island, Caldey IslandCaldey Island lies off the Pembrokeshire coast near Tenby in south-western Wales.
Separated from the mainland by Caldey Sound, a ferry service runs between Tenby and Caldey Island during the spring and summer months.
Caldey is probably best known f
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Caldey Island Lighthouse, Caldney IslandCaldey Island lies about 3 miles off the south coast of Pembrokeshire facing the town and harbour of Tenby. it is 1½ miles long and less that ¾ mile wide.In 1131 the island was donated to the Benedictine monks from the Abbey of Tiron in
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Cilgerran Castle, CardiganCilgerran Castle is a ruined castle built in the 13th century situated in Cilgerran, Pembrokeshire.
Enjoying a position on a rocky outcrop overlooking the River Teifi and the spectacular Teifi Gorge, what remains of the castle are two substantial to
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Castell Henllys, CardiganCastell Henllys is an archaeological site of an Iron Age hillfort near Cardigan in North Pembrokeshire.
Step back in time, to around 600 BC, and experience life as an Iron Age Celt - you can even grind flour for making bread as they used to!
For th
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St Dogmaels Abbey, CardiganSt Dogmael’s Abbey is a ruined 12th century abbey in St Dogmael’s, near Cardigan in Pembrokeshire.
Founded in 1115 by Robert fitz Martin and his wife, Maud Peverel, for monks from the Tironensian (Benedictine) Order, what remains of the
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Carew Cross, CarewCarew Cross, is an eleventh-century decorated cross. A royal memorial to Maredudd, who, in 1033, with his brother Hywel, became joint ruler of Deheubarth, now south-west Wales. Two years later Maredudd was killed.
The cross, 4m in height, is made fr
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Churchyard of St Llawddog, CilgerranThe churchyard of St. Llawddog contains a megalithic standing stone or Ogham stone upon which Ogham writing can still be seen. A Ogham Stone refers to a stone often upright, inscribed in the lines and notches of the early Irish Ogham Script.
Also co
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Welsh Wildlife Centre, CilgerranThe Welsh Wildlife Centre is located in the spectacular Teifi Marsh Nature Reserve near Cilgerran in Pembrokeshire.
This visitor centre is a mine of information on the Nature Reserve at all times of the year, providing guides, maps, guided tours and
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Walking and Hiking, DaleRhossili is the ideal location from which to walk along the south Gower coast. Discover the Gowers rare wildlife, archaeology, cliffs and beaches. Rhossili Bay stretches for three miles, behind it Rhossili Down allows you to appreciate the spectacul
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Fishguard lifeboat station, FishguardFishguard lifeboat station was established in 1822 and operates both inshore and all weather lifeboats. No RNLI shop but station is open to the public at set times, please check before visiting.
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Little & Broad Haven lifeboat station, HaverfordwestLittle and Broad Haven lifeboat station located in the southern corner of St Bride’s Bay and has an inshore lifeboat. There has been a station since 1882, although originally called Littlehaven.
Shop has limited opening times and station open
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St Davids lifeboat station, HaverfordwestSt. David's Lifeboat Station is situated on the spectacular south-west Wales coastline, close to Britain's smallest city of St David's in Pembrokeshire.
The lifeboat station has been in operation for 140 years and its crews have been awarded many ti
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St Anns Head Lighthouse, Milford HavenMilford Haven has long been recognised by merchants and shipowners as one of Britain's finest deep water harbours - it was from here that Henry II led his army into Ireland in 1172. Now large fleets of trawlers and oil tankers gather in the anchorage
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Pentre Ifan Burial Chamber, NevernPentre Ifan is the name given to an ancient manor house with a well-preserved Neolithic dolmen, or burial chamber in Nevern, Pembrokeshire.
Dating back to around 3,500 BC, there are several stones from the main chamber that are still in position wit
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Pembroke Castle, PembrokePembroke Castle is a medieval castle in the county town of Pembroke in Pembrokeshire, South West Wales.
The castle has a spectacular location, standing beside the River Cleddau. Steeped in history, the first fortifications on this site were built in
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Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Pembrokeshire CoastThe Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is a national park protecting the Pembrokeshire coast in south west Wales. This beautiful coastal destination was voted second best coastline in the world by the National Geographic magazine in 2011!
Established
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Worms Head and Visitor Centre, RhossiliWorm's Head and Visitor Centre, Rhossili, Gower. Situated on the tip of the Gower peninsula and next to the popular Rhossili beach with breathtaking clifftop walks and views of Worms Head.
NT shop and Visitor Centre set amongst spectacular countrysi
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Skokholm Lighthouse, Skokholm IslandThe small island of Skokholm, just 1¼ miles long by ½ mile wide, lies just off the Pembrokeshire coast, and the lighthouse is situated on the South West point of the island. The island has high cliffs rising sheer from the sea to well o
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Skomer Island, Skomer IslandSkomer Island lies off the coast of Pembrokeshire in south-western Wales.
Covering 1.13 square miles in area, the island is renowned for its amazing wildlife and is a National Nature Reserve as well as a Site of Specific Scientific Interest. A third
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Smalls Lighthouse, SmallsFFor over 200 years the Smalls Lighthouse has been acting as a guide and hazard warning to passing ships. John Phillips, a Welshman, first conceived the idea of setting a lighthouse on the Smalls, one of two tiny clusters of rocks lying close togethe
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St Davids Cathedral and Bishops Palace, St DavidsSt David’s Cathedral is in St David’s in Pembrokeshire in the south-western corner of Wales. The cathedral, named after Wales’ patron saint, is one of the country’s best-loved attractions.
The cruciform-shaped cathedral dates
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Strumble Head Lighthouse, St Michaels IslandStrumble Head Lighthouse stands imposingly on Ynysmeicl (St. Michael's Island), an islet to the west of Fishguard, separated from the mainland by a very narrow gap through which the sea boils and froths in stormy weather.
http://www.trinityhouse.co.
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South Bishop Lighthouse, St. DavidsSouth Bishop Lighthouse (also known as Emsger) is situated on a outcrop of rock in St George's Channel 4¾ miles south west of St David's Head, Pembrokeshire. The lighthouse was built in 1839 and acts primarily as a waymark for vessels navigati
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Stackpole, Stackpole and BosherstonSouth of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, between the villages of Stackpole and Bosherston varied stretch of coastline, famous for sandy beaches, wooded valleys and lily ponds.
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Tenby lifeboat station, TenbyTenby Lifeboat Station is located in Tenby on the Pembrokeshire coast in south west Wales.
Established in 1852, the station operates 2 lifeboats, inshore and all weather, and is one of the busiest in the UK.
Station is open daily. Shop is
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Places To Shop in Pembrokeshire
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Places To Eat in Pembrokeshire
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Pembrokeshire Services
Celtic Quest Coasteering, An awesome family activity. Min age 8yrs. Non-swimmers, small groups and individuals welcome.
A half day session exploring the coast while adventure swimming, rock hopping, scramble climbing and cliff jumping. Get up close and personal w
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