Local Attractions
We hope that you find some of the information below useful when planning your trip, if you think we have missed something please let us know.
Local Towns:
Cardigan, Carmarthen, Haverfordwest, Aberystwyth, Fishguard, Newcastle Emlyn.
Nearby Castles:
Picton, Cilgerran, Pembroke, Carew, Manorbier, Llawhaden, St.Davids (cathedral).
Beaches:
Tenby, Saundersfoot, Wisemans Bridge, Manorbier, Poppit Sands, Mwnt, Gwbert, Whitesands Bay, Newport Beach, Amroth and many more.
Walks:
The Preseli Hills, Pembrokeshire Coastal Path/National Park, Ceredigion Heritage Coast, in fact the whole area is just an abundance of natural places to walk.
Activities:
Fishing, Golf, Cycling (we are 5 minutes from cycle route no. 47), Canoeing/Kayaking, Boat Trips around the islands (watch out for dolphins, seals, whales & puffins), Bird Watching, Coasteering (and other water activities).
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The Welsh Chocolate Farm
Join us at the chocolate farm where you can smell, taste, drink, see, touch, listen to and absorb the full flavours of fine chocolate at our award winning chocolate workshops.
Caws Cenarth
We extend a cordial welcome to visit us to watch the cheesemaking free of charge from our special Visitor Centre. We will even offer you free samples of all our award winning cheeses. We are open all year but it is essential to check beforehand for, as much as we love our life on the farm, we do have to be away occasionally.
Dylan Thomas Boat House
Dylan Thomas was one of the greatest writers from Wales and a giant in the 20th century. He lived at the Boathouse for the last four years of his life during which time many major pieces of work were written - including Under Milk Wood.
Oakwood Theme Park
Oakwood is regarded as one of the top ten UK theme parks and is Wales’ top paid-for visitor attraction with 400,000 visitors each year. The park boasts world-class rides and attractions including the famous wooden roller coaster Megafobia,
Folly Farm
Folly Farm is an all weather venue with a wide variety of undercover attractions and activities, such as our indoor playground Carousel Woods, the huge indoor fairground, the shows in the Follies Theatre, The Jolly Barn, the Bottlefeeding shows and the Pets' Centre.
Clerkenhill Adventure Farm
The Tin Giant & the Bear are just 2 of the characters you will meet on your adventure at Clerkenhill Farm. Be Tarzan, swing in the trees. Look for rare creatures in the wildlife ponds. Wonder how work ever got done with all the old tools. Meet the friendly farm animals. Will you dare to venture into the Spooky Wood? How about some real Pembrokeshire Farmhouse teas & cakes?
Canaston Bowl (Formerly CC2000)
Home to ten pin bowling and the wonderful 'Crystal Maze' based on the TV show, an experience of real adventure.
Solva Woollen Mill
The mill has been in continuous production since opening in 1907. Like many Welsh mills, raw wool is no longer processed, yarn ready dyed and spun is bought in. The yarn is mainly woven into floor rugs and carpets.
Silent World Aquarium & Reptile Collection
Housed in an attractive 19th Century chapel in interesting, if unusual, surroundings. Silent World Aquarium & Reptile Collection offers a fascinating view of all sorts of aquatic creatures as well as reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates.
Thousand Islands Expeditions
Take a Wildlife Adventure Boat Trip onboard our exciting Jet Boat or leisurely Traditional Vessel exploring the caves and bays, swirling currents and white water and some of the highest sea cliffs in Wales with a wildlife guide onboard.
Voyages of Discovery
Featured in Mail on Sunday Holiday Section and recommended in most authoritative guides, Voyages Of Discovery specialise in providing guided marine tours of the inshore and offshore Pembrokeshire Islands.
Avondale Glass
A visit to Avondale Glass in Kilgetty is a unique experience. Admission is free and you will enjoy a fascinating demonstration, with a step-by-step commentary, of craftsmen displaying every aspect of this highly skilled and traditional craft.
Caldey Island
The Cistercian monks of Caldey continue a tradition which began there in Celtic times. More than a thousand years of prayer and quiet living have made this remote and beautiful island a haven of tranquillity and peace.
Castell Henllys
There's lots to do and much to see at Castell Henllys Iron Age Fort. It has something for everyone, from exciting and enjoyable family events to beautiful and fascinating walks through the woods.
Cilgerran Castle
Near to the northern border of Pembrokeshire, Cilgerran Castle stands majestically at the top of a large gorge overlooking the Teifi. Fishing by coracle used to take place in the river below and the coracle races each summer are worth a visit.
Colby Woodland Garden
Nr Amroth. 8 acres of woodland gardens set in a tranquil and secluded valley with extensive woodland walks and views over Carmarthen Bay. The garden houses one of the finest collections of rhododendrons and azaleas in Wales.
Wolfscastle Pottery
A stimulating fun place to visit. Browse around the showroom and see the lively functional pots and one off pieces. An opportunity to be creative. Throw your own pots on the wheel or model by hand. As much help as you need. When dry, paint them with bright glazes, or buy ours ready for painting.
Cwm Deri Vineyard
Cwm Deri Estate is a working smallholding, which first opened to the public in 1992 and the vineyard is now one of Wales' foremost visitor attractions.
Heatherton World of Activities
Heatherton began trading in 1992 providing archery instruction, pistol shooting and golf. Over the years the park has developed dramatically now offering a wide variety of activities for every occasion.
Hilton Court Gardens & Crafts
Situated in 12 acres of outstanding beauty, in the National Coastal Park to the west of Haverfordwest in Pembrokeshire, West Wales. Visitors are drawn to the beauty and tranquillity of the delightful gardens. At the centre you will find a Gallery, Pottery, Shops, Gardens, Tea Room and a Restaurant.
Melin Tregwynt
Melin Tregwynt is a delightful white washed wool mill to be found in a remote wooded valley on the Pembrokeshire coast. Our mill shop and coffee shop are open 7 days, for light lunches, locally baked sponge cakes, barabrith and welsh cakes and good Cappuccino coffee!
Nant y Coy Mill
Our Gallery, Shop and Studio provide a unique range of art, crafts, gifts and artifacts in an ambiance full of history, originality, and creativity. The four ton wheel now turns again in the leet from the Nant y Coy brook, the water flowing down into the Cleddau River below.
Pembrokeshire Candle Centre
The Pembrokeshire Candle Centre is now one of the prime visitor attractions in North Pembrokeshire, and most of the annual output of candles is sold straight from the premises to new visitors and faithful “regulars” who call again and again and again...
Picton Castle
Picton Castle has been the historic home of the Philipps' family who are direct descendents of Sir John Wogan who built the Castle over 850 years ago.
Ritec Valley Quad Bikes
Established in 1989, Ritec Valley is one of the most experienced and established Quad hire venues in the whole of the UK.
Pembrokeshire Islands Boat Trips
Discover the Wildlife on the Pembrokeshire Islands of Skomer, Grassholm, and Skokholm with Pembrokeshire Islands Boat Trips.
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
Britain's only truly coastal National Park. It's a spectacular landscape of rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, wooded estuaries and wild inland hills, and a place of sanctuary for wildlife.
West Wales ECO Centre
The ECO Centre was established in 1980 as the West Wales Energy Group. Its remit was then and still is the promotion of the issues surrounding energy use and the environment.
Welsh Wildlife Centre, Cilgerran
The stunning Welsh Wildlife Centre stands within the Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve on the banks of the River Teifi.
Shearwater Safaris
Using our fully licensed fast boats, you get views that other visitors miss. See marine mammals and sea birds at close quarters. Explore sea caves and galleries created by the sea over thousands of years.
Veteran Horse Society
Open to the public, the Veteran Horse Society is solely dedicated to the care and welfare of horses and
ponies over the age of 15 years.
Wood Park Off-Road
At Wood Park Off-Road you will experience the exciting challenge of learning new Off-Road driving skills on wide ranging various conditions and terrain.
The Creative Cafe
A paint-your-own pottery studio and cafe with a difference, where you can be the artist, whether you're artistic or not!. Enjoy painting your own designs on our ready made pottery.
The Dinosaur Park, Tenby
Family fun that lasts all day, including Astra Slide, free 18-hole Adventure Golf, Off Roaders Circuit, Super Jumper Trampolines, Sand Diggers, Jungle Climb, Pedal Trucking, Disco Boats, Motorised Tractors and Orbiter Cars.
St Davids Cathedral
Built upon the site of St David's 6th century monastery St Davids Cathedral has been a site of pilgrimage and worship for many hundreds of years and remains a church serving a living community.
Ramsey Island Boat Trips
Take a Wildlife Adventure Boat Trip onboard our exciting Jet Boat or leisurely Traditional Vessel exploring the caves and bays, swirling currents, white water and some of the highest sea cliffs in Wales with a wildlife guide onboard.
Welsh Bird of Prey Centre
Our experienced team of falconers will lead you through the various stages of training a bird of prey, culminating in flying a bird free returning on command to your gloved fist.
Y Felin Water Mill
Y Felin produces a range of stoneground flours and a guided tour of the mill is both enjoyable and educational. A large selection of flours and local produce is available from the mill shop.
The Dyfed Shires & Leisure Farm
Home of the famous Dyfed Shire Horses, enjoy a fascinating family day out, with lots of indoor and outdoor activities.
HeliCharter Wales
Experience the thrill of flying in a Jet Ranger Helicopter capable of carrying up to 4 passengers, over fabulous Welsh scenery.
Stackpole & Bosherton Lily Ponds
Three narrow valleys were flooded between 1780 and 1860 to create these tranquil and beautiful lakes, now an important nature reserve, great for walking.
Rhydhowell Farm
An old working farm on the edge of the Preseli Hills in Pembrokeshire open to the public with a nature trail, and campsite.
Other:
The Teifi Valley Railway
At Henllan near Newcastle Emlyn is a narrow gauge railway located in the picturesque Teifi Valley.
Tel: 01559 370077
Llysyfran Country Park
A 200 acre reservoir and impressive 100 foot dam, the largest game fishing in west wales. Beautiful woodland setting with delightful nature trail for both walkers and cyclists (mountain bike hire available. restaurant, cafe and gift shop, coaches welcome. A great day out with special events for all the family.
Tel: 01437 532694
Ocean Lab - Goodwick
Find out what creatures live in the sea, and how they adapt to changing environments. Learn about dangerous creatures and how they protect themselves against predators. Discover who eats who and why only the fittest survive.
Tel: 01348 874737