Top Things to do in Pembrokeshire
What to do and see in Pembrokeshire, Wales: The Best Nature & Parks
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. Folly Farm
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5.0 based on 5,151 reviews
If you are looking for a fun and educational family day out in Wales then there is nowhere better than Folly Farm! With a zoo, farm, fairground and indoor and outdoor adventure play you'll leave understanding why it has twice been voted 'Best Family Day Out in Pembrokeshire and Wales'.
Reviewed By Pinkpuma36 - Holbeach, United Kingdom
As far as days out with kids in the UK go this is one of the best. There were giraffes, zebras, penguins and camels that you could get up close to, and Hugo the lion is stunning. He even gave us our money’s worth when he fancied getting it on with the lioness :-D There is a petting farm indoors and a vintage funfair also indoors with many rides for all ages (great if the weather is poor) There are a few rides outside too including a twister and big wheel and also some go carts. We were there from opening to closing and were never bored once. There’s a big pirate ship to play in with an outdoor play area too. My son loved the huge sand area with the sit on diggers too. There really is so much to do and everything looked clean and well maintained. Even paying for the rides (token system) on top of the entry fee, I’d still say it was well worth the money considering what you get for your money. It was less than a third of the price we paid to get in to Legoland and value for money can’t be compared. We did so much more at Folly Farm as you don’t spend the whole day in a queue (even in the summer holidays) and it never felt overcrowded as it’s so spaced out, so a far more enjoyable fun day out. Can’t fault it.
4. Marloes Sands Beach
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5.0 based on 227 reviews
Reviewed By Welshgirlie72 - Denbigh, United Kingdom
Our 3 children absolutely loved this beach - great waves for young body boarders and plenty of space for sand castles and rock pooling. There is a 5-10 walk from the large parking field at the top along paths and an ice cream van in the field at the top which helped the motivation back up! Unfortunately, we left our fishnets there so hope next youngsters get to enjoy their use in the rock pools!!
5. 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
6. Ramsey Island Nature Reserve
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5.0 based on 45 reviews
Ramsey Island and Grassholm Island National Nature Reserves are owned and managed by conservation charity the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (rspb). Ramsey's cliffs are perfect for breeding seabirds in spring and summer. Choughs, peregrines and ravens also nest on the sea cliffs and in the island's sea-caves. From May to Sept, bluebells, pink thrift and spring squill carpet the island followed by heather in late summer. In the Autumn grey seals breed and they can be seen on the beaches with their white-coated pups from mid August until October. Spectacular Grassholm Island supports 36,000 pairs of breeding gannets and is the only gannet colony in Wales. The island is a sanctuary reserve with a strict 'no-landing policy, but boat trips circumnavigate the island during the summer months.
7. 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
8. The Secret Owl Garden
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5.0 based on 69 reviews
Since 2004 the team have been offering award-winning bird of prey flying experiences, where it’s all about you flying the birds yourself. Whilst our New Secret Owl Garden is being built you will still be able to book to come and fly the owls every day as normal. We are creating a ‘Mini Owl Garden’ which is safe and secure (and very cute!) at our beautiful new home at Celtic Holiday Parks, Noble Court, Narberth. This will be temporary for the owls whilst the new site is developed, but will still give you the same, personal and exciting opportunity to meet and fly the owls within an outstanding countryside landscape. Your flying experience is just about You and our Owls. So, you will have them and a member of the team all to yourself, enabling you to spend quality time with the owls in their home environment and then flying them free yourself. We offer both group sessions and private experiences!
Reviewed By Adventure786542
What an experience. It was amazing. Very informative and great to be able to be up close and to interact with the owls. Superb value for money Educational a truly wonderful experience. Suitable for all ages. There are small owls you can fly or larger owls which are truly amazing to watch. Everyone will learn from this experience. A wonderful birthday or anniversary gift of simply a enjoyable family outing that everyone will enjoy. Thank you for this amazing experience we will be back Stewart & Lorna
9. Skomer Island
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4.5 based on 528 reviews
Reviewed By BigPaulG101 - Bicester, United Kingdom
This was a trip my wife and I had wanted to do for sometime and Puffins were top of our list of birds to see up close. Wow how amazing Skomer is, Puffins as you arrive, Puffins as you walk around and Puffins as you leave along with every bird you could imagine even some hunting owls which made me a happy chap. There is a fairly tough walk from the boat landing area to the island area itself and even though the walks around the island are clear they are still rough going so proper walking shoes are required. My only issue is the system of getting from the mainland to the island, tickets have to be purchased on the day from the National Trust shop on a first come first served basis, the first boat is at 10am and people were queuing from 5am, we arrived at 8am and only just got on the last boat at 12 noon giving us a 4 hour wait, just seems a pre-booking system would be better for all. That’s my only gripe but the wait was worth it.
10. Freshwater West
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