Top Things to do in Pembrokeshire
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Pembrokeshire, Wales
The diminutive Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, a dramatic area of 225 square miles in southwest Wales, was set aside as a national park in 1952 and comprises a large portion of the Pembrokeshire coast and its islands and the moorland hills of Mynydd Preseli. Rugged cliffs and coastal rock formations are home to boisterous populations of seabirds, porpoises, whales, seals and dolphins. Cycle, hike or sea kayak around the spectacular coastline. Bird watching and rock climbing are also popular.
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1. Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
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5.0 based on 187 reviews
Reviewed By DaveThomasLeicester
One of the most stunning parts of Wales with outstanding coastal walks - all well signed and marked.
2. Barafundle Beach
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5.0 based on 1,090 reviews
Reviewed By Pilgrim778 - Herefordshire, United Kingdom
We've just discovered this place....perhaps like Cornwall was like 60yrs ago?...whatever the weather there are lots of places to explore. Dunes, cliffs, caves, beach, walks, woodland, clifftop paths, wildlife, surf, canoeing, sailing, fishing......The National Trust run an outstanding facility in and around the Stackpole Estate.....gardens, lakes, functions, courses, catering, special events....an amazing hub of activites and creativity.
3. Wales Coastal Path
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5.0 based on 734 reviews
The Welsh coastline has many contrasts and really does offer something for everyone. From cliff top strolls to estuarine wanders, picturesque fishing villages to vibrant cities, industrial heritage to unconquered castles, desolate windswept beaches to bustling seasides. The Wales Coast Path not only takes you through the Welsh landscape, it takes you through its heritage and its communities.The Pembrokeshire section is home to the iconic and world-class landscape of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and wildlife rich islands. The Path (which has National Trail status here) passes through some of Britain's most spectacular and breathtaking scenery, including 58 beaches and 14 harbours and the UK's smallest city - St Davids.
Reviewed By andream419 - Kidderminster, United Kingdom
We hiked several sections of the path, all with staggering views and we saw seals and birds, azure waters and wild flowers. So lovely and special. The path from porth clais to porth y ffynnon is amazing.
4. Pembrokeshire Coast Path
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5.0 based on 119 reviews
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail twists and turns its way through 186 miles of the most breathtaking coastal scenery in Britain. From St Dogmaels in the north to Amroth in the south, the trail covers almost every kind of maritime landscape from rugged cliff tops and sheltered coves to wide-open beaches and winding estuaries. Lying almost entirely within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park -Britain's only coastal national park - the trail displays an array of coastal flowers and bird life, as well as evidence of human activity from Neolithic times to the present. In its entirety the Coast Path represents a formidable physical challenge - its 35,000 feet of ascent and descent is said to be equivalent to climbing Everest - yet it can also be enjoyed in shorter sections, accessible to people of all ages and abilities, with the small coastal villages strung out along its length offering welcome breaks and added enjoyment. Both the Wales Coast Path [WCP](opened 5th May 2012) and the International Appalachian Trail [IAT](since October 2010) follow the route of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path through Pembrokeshire.
Reviewed By M5014OWjeremys
Wonderful walking along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, with wonderful spectacular views. There was, during the 2 stints that I walked the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, a couple of days of foul weather. A balanced mixture of ascents and descents while embarking upon the walk
5. The Malthouse
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
A Large Antique and Garden Centre in a beautiful 500 year old building including a wide selection of Persian carpets. See website for full list of sellers. Gardens designed and maintained by L and J Nurseries. A wide selection of perennial plants in peat free soil available.
Reviewed By 40martyns - Lancaster, United Kingdom
This place deserves to be far more well known. An absolute Aladdin's Cave and no matter what your taste in antiques, you will find something here to take your fancy. For anyone used to antique shops in cities or fashionable towns, you will be very pleasantly surprised by the prices!
6. Tenby North Beach
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5.0 based on 143 reviews
Reviewed By SolotravlerAlone - Sudbury, United Kingdom
I would recommend anyone to visit Tenby beach. Facilities are reasonable but showers or loos would make the experience a pure peasure
7. Freshwater West
8. St Govan's Chapel
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4.5 based on 384 reviews
Reviewed By Abergirl10 - Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
We visited here on our little staycation recently and we really enjoyed. It is an artillery range so check the website before visiting as its closed when active for obvious reasons. Free carpark with a small icecream van but no toilet facilities. Not far at all from carpark to the steep steps down to the Chapel. So worth the climb down. It may be difficult for people with walking difficulties. Wear sturdy shoes too. On a wet day I'd imagine the steps could get slippy. We were lucky that day. Once your through the little chapel you can walk about a bit ,climb on the rocks, take some amazing pictures etc. We then climbed back up and had a lovely walk along the cliffs. There was someone actually climbing that day. Amazing! Well worth a visit.
9. Solva
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4.5 based on 313 reviews
Reviewed By katiekanger - Wigan, United Kingdom
Easily missed but well worth a visit. Enjoyed drinks and ice-cream in the sunshine whilst watching the dogs play in the water.
10. St. Davids Cathedral
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4.5 based on 2,434 reviews
Reviewed By Scooteraande - Bergen, Norway
This is the hidden treasure of st David’s and much bigger than initially thought when approaching - set in lovely grounds this cathedral surprises inside so much history and culture well worth a visit when on st David’s
