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Below are details and links to some local attractions around Pembrokeshire |
| Oakwood Theme Park, Nr Canaston Bridge, Narberth.
A top 10 UK theme park with more than 40 rides and attractions.
The centre piece is Megafobia, voted the number one wooden
roller coaster in the world. Other rides include Vertigo,
a free-fall experience, the Bounce, a scary vertical drop
and Hydro, Europe's wettest water coaster! There's lots of
smaller rides for younger children and new for 2005 is Matt
the Magic Man and his Magic Factory. Evening entertainment
and fireworks are included in the Summer late night opening. |
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Tel: 01834 861889
Fax: 01834 891380
Email: park@oakwoodthemepark.co.uk
Website: www.oakwoodthemepark.co.uk |
| Folly Farm Adventure Park, Begelly, Kilgetty,
Nr Tenby. One of Wales' biggest family attractions where you
can touch and feed the animals, watch the cows being milked
or even have a go at hand milking. There are falconry demonstrations,
extensive indoor and outdoor play areas, an undercover vintage
fun fair, the largest in Europe, a children’s zoo and
an illusionist show. Call for winter opening hours. |
| Tel: 01834 812731
Fax: 01834 813148
Email: admin@folly-farm.co.uk
Website: www.folly-farm.co.uk |
| CC2000, Ten pin bowling alley and the ever
popular crystal maze. Canaston Bridge, nr Narberth |
Tel: 01834 891622.
Email: park@oakwoodthemepark.co.uk
Website: www.oakwoodthemepark.co.uk |
| Llys y Fran Country Park, the reservoir is
the focal point of the Country Park which has pay & display
car parks on either side of the dam wall. Picnic sites, visitor
centre, licensed restaurant, toilets, exhibition area and
shops. A circular walk and off road cycle route around the
reservoir cover 7.5 miles (11km) or 3 hours walking. Fishing
available. |
| Tel: 01437 532694 or 532273 |
| Silent World Aquarium & Reptile Collection,
Slippery Back, Narberth Rd, Tenby. 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. |
| Tel: 01834 844498
Email: ginny@silent world.freeserve.co.uk
Website: www.jpmarketing.co.uk/silentworld |
Stack Rocks & The Green Bridge of Wales,
Castlemartin, Nr Pembroke. A dramatic natural rock arch and
rock pillars on the south west coast of Pembrokeshire. The
road to the Stack Rocks passes through an army tank range
and is closed at certain times. Please call to check if the
range is open to the public:
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Pembroke Tourist Information
Centre - 01646 622388
or Castlemartin Range - 01646 662367 |
| Thousand Islands Expeditions, Cross Square,
St Davids. Thousand Islands Expeditions have sole landing
rights to Ramsey Islands RSPB Nature Reserve, land or cruise
around the island beneath cliffs covered in nesting seabirds.
The bays and caves are full of grey seals and in September
it’s pupping season. Some other trips are: the offshore
RSPB islands of Grssholm, home to the third largest gannet
colony in the Northern hemisphere, our Whale & Dolphin
Experience or an Evening Puffin and Shearwater Trip. Open
April to October. |
| Tel: 0800 163621
Fax: 01437 720747
Email: sales@thousandislands.co.uk
Website: www.thousandislands.co.uk |
| Voyages of Discovery (Ramsey Island Boat Trips)
1 High Street, St Davids. Voyages of Discovery specialise
in providing guided marine tours of the inshore and offshore
Pembrokeshire Islands. As conservationists our ethos is to
provide a professional and interactive voyage that is suitable
for all ages and abilities. Navigating into deep sea caves,
through gorges and around spectacular cliffs you will observe
colonies of birds, seals and porpoises at close hand - a wonderful
opportunity for children and photographers. Or try the off
shore sailings with frequent whale and dolphin observations.
Open April to October. Limited winter sailings. |
| Tel: 0800 854367Fax: 01437
720092
Email: john@ramseyisland.co.uk
Website: www.ramseyisland.co.uk |
| Caldey Island, Off Tenby. Caldey Abbey is
the home of Cistercian Monks who farm this tiny island off
the coast of Tenby and make the famous Caldey Island perfume
and chocolate. The island can be visited from Easter to October
(Mon-Fri, Saturdays also in June, July and August) Regular
boat trips leave from Tenby Harbour. There is also a medieval
priory, lighthouse, post office/museum, gift shop and tea
garden - as well as a glorious sandy beach, pleasant walks
and spectacular views. Crossings subject to weather conditions. |
| Tel: 01834 844453
Fax: 01834 845942
Email: inquiries@caldey-island.co.uk
Website: www.caldey-island.co.uk |
| Castell Henllys, Off A487 Cardigan-Fishguard
Rd, Nr Newport. A reconstructed Iron Age hillfort. Findings
from excavations carried out on the site have enabled the
National Park Authority to realistically reproduce life as
it was 2000 years ago. Traditional craft making and ancient
breeds of animals can also be found on site. Open to public
April 1st to October 31st. Open all year for schools/colleges. |
| Tel: 01239 891584
Fax: 01239 891319
Email: enquiries@castellhenllys.com
Website: www.castellhenllys.com |
| Colby Woodland Gardens, 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. A themed sculpture trail centered around
carved oak benches depicting creatures found in the garden.
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| Tel: 01834 811885
Fax: 01834 811885
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
| Heatherton Sports Park, Nr Tenby. Heatherton,
situated in Tenby in Pembrokeshire is a leisure park featuring
many activities, attractions and sports such as golf, paintball,
karting plus many more. Suitable for all ages, families, children's
parties and even stag and hen parties, they offer a great
day out. Better still, entry to Heatherton is absolutely free |
| Tel: 0871 4341349
Fax: 0707 9324349
Email: info@heatherton.co.uk
Website: www.heatherton.co.uk |
| Picton Castle & Woodland Gardens, The
Rhos, Nr Haverfordwest. Built in the 13th Century, the castle
has been home to the Phillips family for generations and is
set in 40 acres of magnificent gardens. Between April and
September the Castle & Gardens open daily except Mondays
(open Bank Holiday Mondays). Entrance to Castle by guided
tour only. |
| Tel: 01437 751326
Email: pct@pictoncastle.freeserve.co.uk
Website: www.pictoncastle.co.uk |
| Skomer, Skokholm & Grassholm Boat Trips,
Dale Sailing Company, Brunel Quay, Neyland. Teeming with wildlife,
these islands are the best seabird and seal experience in
southern Britain. You’ll see at close quarters comical
puffins, guillemots, razorbills, gannets, manx shearwaters,
and a host of other birds. Grey seals are in evidence all
year round as are families of passing porpoises and dolphins.
Open 1st April to 31st October. |
| Tel: 0800 0284090
Fax: 01646 601061
Email: pembrokeshireislands@dale-sailing.co.uk
Website: www.dale-sailing.co.uk |
| Upton Castle Gardens, Nr Cosheston. The grounds
and gardens occupy a secluded wooded valley which runs down
to a tributary of the Carew River. The grounds contain over
250 different species of trees and shrubs and are managed
by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority. Open April
to October. |
| Tel: 01646 651782
Email: enquiries@carewcastle.com
Website: www.pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk |
| Welsh Chocolate Farm, Pemberton's Chocolates,
Llanboidy. If you like chocolates, look no further - The Welsh
Chocolate Farm, where the finest chocolates that you have
ever tasted are hand crafted in the heart of the rolling countryside
of Wales. The visitor centre is open from April to October
and there is something for all the family, enjoy our tour
and demonstrations, treat yourself to your favourite chocolates
in our shops. |
| Tel: 01994 4488800
Fax: 01994 448766
Website: www.welshchocolatefarm.com |
| Shearwater Safaris, Little Haven & Neyland.
Operating all year round, see marine mammals and sea birds
at close quarters in the beautiful islands of the Pembrokeshire
Coast National Park. |
| Tel: 08081 445529
Email: sales@boatrides.co.uk
Website: www.boatrides.co.uk |
| The Gallery at Colby, The National Trust,
Colby Woodland Garden, Stepaside, Narberth, Pembrokeshire.
An exciting collection of paintings, pottery, woodwork and
crafts, many by local artists, reflecting Pembrokeshire scenes.
The gallery is set amongst the glorious gardens managed by
the National Trust in Pembrokeshire. Changing exhibitions
in the adjacent smaller gallery focus on an individual artist
each fortnight. |
| Tel: 01834 814200 |
| Dale Sea Safari, Dale. Every one of Dale Sea
Safari’s exhilarating adventures is different. The 12-seater
rigid inflatable boats will take you around the coastline
and the Pembrokeshire Islands to experience Pembrokeshire’s
wildlife first hand. Puffins, Gannets and Razorbills, as well
as grey seals, porpoise and dolphins. |
| Tel: 0800 0284090
Email: pembrokeshireislands@dale-sailing.co.uk
Website: www.dale-sea-safari.co.uk |
| St Davids Cathedral, St Davids. Of all the
ancient churches in Pembrokeshire, the great cathedral at
St Davids is, of course, the crowning glory. Built in a hollow,
the "Vale of the Roses", to conceal it from the
Viking raiders, the cathedral is a majestic building set in
a magnificent setting. Such was the importance of this 6th
Century holy man that it was decreed in the Middle Ages that
two pilgrimages to St Davids equalled one to Rome. In regular
use as a place of worship, the cathedral also provides an
unparalleled venue for fine concerts. Yearly festival and
craft exhibitions. |
| Tel: 01437 720199 or 720204
Email: info@stdavidscathedral.org.uk
Website: www.stdavidscathedral.org.uk |
| Tenby Boat Trips, The Booking Office, Tenby
Harbour. Cruise along the spectacular south Pembrokeshire
coastline, Caldey and St Margarets Island on a 100 seater
vessel. Also evening barbecue cruises during July and August. |
| Tel: 01834 843545
Fax: Mobile: 0973 280651
Email: steve@islandcruise.demon.co.uk |
| Tenby Museum & Art Gallery, Castle Hill,
Tenby. An award winning museum founded in 1878 and one of
the oldest independent museums in Wales. A registered charitable
trust run largely by an enthusiastic band of volunteers. Permanent
displays including archaeology, geology, the natural, maritime
and social history of Tenby and South Pembrokeshire from the
Stone Age to the 20th Century. The Wilfred Harrison Gallery
houses a permanent collection of works by Augustus John, Gwen
John, Nina Hamnet, E.J.Head and many other local artists.
Baby changing facilities. Special events & activities
for children |
| Tel: 01834 842809
Email: tenbymuseum@hotmail.com
Website: www.tenbymuseum.free-online.co.uk |
| RSPB-Ramsey Island / Thousand Island Expeditions,
Cross Square, St Davids. This dramatic offshore island is
1 mile off St Davids Coast. From late April to early August
the spectacular 400 foot cliffs are alive with seabirds. Each
headland is a truly unique vantage point from which to appreciate
the sheer volume and intense activity of breeding guillemots,
razorbills, kittiwakes and fulmars. Choughs and wheatears
breed on the island. In the autumn, a colony of breeding grey
seals can also be seen. For ferry bookings contact Thousand
Island Expeditions. |
| Tel: 0800 163621 or 01437
721721
Email: sales@thousandislands.co.uk
Website: www.ramseyisland.com |
| Bosherston Lake, Bosherston, Nr Pembroke.
3 flooded limestone valleys best known for their covering
carpet of lilies, which are at their best in June. A footpath
winds its way around the banks to the spectacular beach at
Broad Haven South. The ponds also offer good course fishing
and are well stocked. |
Tel: 01646 661359
Fax: 01646 661639 |
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