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Beaches

The nearest beaches can be found at Amroth and Wiseman’s Bridge.  They are a 15 minute drive away. 

Surfing beaches can be found at Freshwater West, Newgale and Whitesands.  The last two of these beaches have lifeguards in the summer months.

Other beautiful beaches that are worth a visit are Barafundle Bay which was voted Britain’s best beach and one of the most beautiful places on Earth.  Broad Haven South is also worth a look.  Both of these have a National Trust car park where you can leave your car and the beaches are a short walk from there.

All beaches are accessible to dogs between the months of October and April.  Between April and October, the nearest dog friendly beach is Coppet Hall (though it says ‘Voluntary Ban’, it is still popular with dogs and their owners), which is between Wiseman’s Bridge and Saundersfoot.  Why not try parking at Coppet Hall, take a short walk to Saundersfoot for an ice cream and walk back.

 

Theme Parks 

Folly Farm is 15 minutes away and has both indoor and outdoor activities for a fun packed family day.  If you book tickets on-line the day before, you get a discount on entry fees.  

Oakwood is 20 minutes away and has many rides to thrill all ages.

Blue Lagoon Water Park (no longer open to the general public) is 20 minutes away and is a tropical water park with slides, flumes, a lazy river and children’s pool.  If you book tickets on-line you will get a discount on entry fees.

The Dinosaur Park and Heatherton are both 30 minutes drive away towards Tenby and offer a range of activities.  Also next door is Manor House Wildlife Park.

 

Towns to visit

Narberth is 15 minutes away.  A thriving town with lots of boutique shops, cafes and restaurants.  Groceries can be bought in the bakery, butchers and greengrocers.  There is also a small supermarket, newsagent, chemist, Chinese/Indian/Pizza take-aways, and petrol station.

Saundersfoot provides easy access to the spectacular coastline of Pembrokeshire.  There are large sandy beaches and a harbour in the village so it is easy to relax or enjoy watersports or fishing.  Boat trips are run from the harbour for fishing and viewing the marine wildlife and coastline.

Laugharne lays on the estuary of the River Taf, with stunning views and the home of Dylan Thomas until his death.  

Tenby is a delightful little harbour town and seaside resort, and it would be difficult to find a setting more picturesque.  The town overlooks some of Pembrokeshire’s beautiful beaches and is home to many restaurants, shops, cafes and pubs all linked by cobbled streets.

St Davids is situated on the far south west coast of Wales.  Granted city status by Queen Elizabeth II because of the presence of the cathedral St Davids is in reality a small attractive village.  Situated within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, St Davids is surrounded by spectacular coastal scenery renowned for its beauty and abundance of wildlife.

Pembroke is the birthplace of Henry VII.  The fantastic castle is well worth exploring and often hosts a variety of events throughout the year.

Carmarthen has a modern town centre with a multi-screen cinema, department stores and restaurants.  On the outskirts of the town is a Bowling Alley, Xcel Bowl, which is fun on wet days.

 

Other Things to Do

Colby Woodland Gardens, National Trust is a beautiful and tranquil place for a gentle work around the meadow and woodlands.  There are also the Bothy Tearooms.  Only 10 minutes away.

Picton Castle is about 20 minutes away and has stunning gardens to explore.  There are tours of the castle and a lovely café.  They also have an Owl Garden, where you can meet their feathered residents.  Also  their Escape Rooms, which opened in 2020.

National Botanical Gardens of Wales is about 30 minutes on the East side of Carmarthen.  It is really worth a visit to see the vast selection of gardens.  This is also the home of The British Bird of Prey Centre.

Stackpole Estate and Bosherston Lily Ponds are run by the National Trust.  Stackpole is both a listed designed landscape and an internationally important nature reserve.

 

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