The Pembroke National Park

The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is Britain’s only coastal park and encompasses the areas of Fishguard, Haverfordwest, St. David’s and Tenby. It is bordered on three sides by ocean.

Newport is a popular holiday resort with its sailing, sea fishing and beaches on offer.

Fishguard is a main shopping town for the area, it has a market on a Thursday selling local produce, and it is also a ferry port with crossings to Ireland.

In the towns main square is a stone commemorating the signing of the peace treaty of the last invasion of Britain’s in 1797. The Lower Town is very picturesque with a row of gabled cottages around the quayside.

This was the setting of the film Under Milk Wood which starred Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor.

One of Britain’s finest sites for studying migrating birds is at Strumble Head.

St. David’s is Britain’s smallest city; St. David who is the Patron Saint of Wales founded a monastery here in the sixth century. The cathedral interior with its fifteenth century carved Irish oak ceiling is impressive. Inside Bishop Vaughan’s Chapel are the remains of St. David they were discovered during the nineteenth century when restoration work took place on the cathedral.

Next to the cathedral are the impressive ruins of Bishop Gowers palace built in 1340 the grounds are used in the summer months for historic productions.

Painters have come to this area inspired by the spectacular scenery. St. David’s has many charms and a good holiday atmosphere in summer, there is a lively surfing community for those of you interested in this sporting activity.

Pembrokeshire is famous for its seabird population; it also boasts acres of golden sand, pretty coves and villages.

Pembroke with its long main street of Victorian and Georgian houses leading up to the imposing Pembroke Castle, the castle was built by the Normans between 1190 and 1245 and is the most famous castle in South West Wales. It was the birthplace of Henry VII. You can climb to the top of the tower and enjoy some spectacular views.

Tenby is a historic seaside resort its thirteen century mediaeval walls which are mostly intact, the narrow winding streets and pastel colored Georgian houses around a peaceful harbour all add to its charm and popularity.

In Frog Street you will find an indoor market, shops, tea rooms and cafes there is plenty to occupy you here In the De Valence Pavilion there is a variety of entertainment on offer. There are four golden beaches to choose from and enjoy.

You can take a boat trip from Tenby to Caldy, the island is owned by an order of monks, the monks are largely self supporting, and they manufacture perfume to supplement their income. The island is also home to seals and sea birds.

Tenby still retains its natural seaside charm you will enjoy your time spent here.