Things to do in Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire is one of the most stunning parts of Wales and makes an excellent choice for a family holiday. Stay in one of the pretty, little Pembrokeshire holiday cottages and you will not be disappointed. The area offers a wealth of things to do even on those rainy days that we so often get in this country.
For those of you looking for an area with lovely beaches it would be hard to beat this region. The Pembrokeshire National Park is the only National Park that is almost all coastal. The beaches are some of the finest in the country.
Aber Bach is a small pebble beach where you can watch seals playing and the waves crashing on to the shoreline. Amroth is a long flat sandy beach which is great for playing games. Rockpools can be found at the western end providing opportunities for children to investigate with their fishing nets. Barafundle Beach is absolutely wonderful – crystal clear waters and beautiful golden sands, it is backed with pine trees and dunes. Coppet Hall is a very safe beach with plenty of sand even at high tide. There are of course many more wonderful beaches in this part of Wales – too many to mention here.
The National Trust runs a whole host of activities for both adults and children including rock pool safaris, crabbing and bat walks. The Trust also owns and protects many sections of this beautiful coast.
The scenic Pembrokeshire Coastal Path is one of the country’s National Trails. Along this coastal path you pass through a variety of landscapes ranging from steep limestone cliffs to undulating red sandstone bays. There are also some picturesque towns and villages to explore along the way.
Oakwood Theme Park provides fun and excitement for people of all ages. It is thought to have one of the best wooden coasters in the world!
Heatherton Activity Sports Park is open throughout the year. There’s something for everyone including archery, bumper boats, horse riding and paintballing.
Pembroke Castle is a magnificent example of a Norman Castle – it has an impressive tower and also caves underneath. It is largely intact and has endless tunnels, passageways and staircases to explore. There are also excellent exhibitions which tell how life was during medieval times.
The Dinosaur Park, Tenby has many exciting things to do. You can go fossil hunting or try your hand using a cross bow and arrow. There is also a large indoor play area with slides and ball pools.
The Silent World Aquarium is housed in a nineteenth century chapel and is only a short walk from the centre of Tenby. The attraction has many aquatic creatures, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates.
