Fay's Guidebook
Sightseeing.
A beautiful walk around the lily ponds at Bosheston and down the Broad Haven South beach with it’s picturesque “church” rock.
58 locals recommend
Lily Ponds
Pembrokeshire Coast PathA beautiful walk around the lily ponds at Bosheston and down the Broad Haven South beach with it’s picturesque “church” rock.
Lovely quay with Boathouse tea room. Walk along the coast path to the picturesque bay of Barafundle. If you only visit one beach in Pembrokeshire this should be it!
23 locals recommend
Stackpole Quay
Pembrokeshire Coast PathLovely quay with Boathouse tea room. Walk along the coast path to the picturesque bay of Barafundle. If you only visit one beach in Pembrokeshire this should be it!
Along the coast path from Abereiddy beach. Scenic walk and great place for a dip in the sea when the rough waves may be off putting elsewhere.
78 locals recommend
Blue Lagoon
Along the coast path from Abereiddy beach. Scenic walk and great place for a dip in the sea when the rough waves may be off putting elsewhere.
Take a trip to Skomer Island. Best time is Spring for the flowers and May/June to see the bird life including Puffins. It will mean an early start as there are limited numbers allowed on the Island each day.
64 locals recommend
Skomer Island
Take a trip to Skomer Island. Best time is Spring for the flowers and May/June to see the bird life including Puffins. It will mean an early start as there are limited numbers allowed on the Island each day.
A really fun boat trip for all ages but you do need to be able to climb down and up to the old lifeboat station at St Justinians.
There is a chance of seeing porpoises on this trip, as well as numerous sea birds and seals. August-October is best if you want to see seal pups.
Ramsey Island
A really fun boat trip for all ages but you do need to be able to climb down and up to the old lifeboat station at St Justinians.
There is a chance of seeing porpoises on this trip, as well as numerous sea birds and seals. August-October is best if you want to see seal pups.
Beautiful place to visit. The smallest city in UK. Visit the cathedral and walk around the pretty city which has numerous individual shops and places to eat.
124 locals recommend
St. Davids Cathedral
The PebblesBeautiful place to visit. The smallest city in UK. Visit the cathedral and walk around the pretty city which has numerous individual shops and places to eat.
Pretty Tenby harbour, north and south beaches and the town will have something for everyone. It can get very busy in summer. Be prepared to walk as the town is closed to traffic during the summer months.
283 locals recommend
Tenby
Pretty Tenby harbour, north and south beaches and the town will have something for everyone. It can get very busy in summer. Be prepared to walk as the town is closed to traffic during the summer months.
Fabulous beach but be prepared to climb over the pebbles that form the flood defence. The road floods with winter storms and the pebbles get washed onto the road. Great for surfers and other water spots. Wetsuit hire available.
74 locals recommend
Newgale Beach
Fabulous beach but be prepared to climb over the pebbles that form the flood defence. The road floods with winter storms and the pebbles get washed onto the road. Great for surfers and other water spots. Wetsuit hire available.
Beach and village. Small harbour where fishing boats land their catches. Places to eat in cafés and restaurants close to the beach.
31 locals recommend
Saundersfoot Harbour
Beach and village. Small harbour where fishing boats land their catches. Places to eat in cafés and restaurants close to the beach.
Pretty beach and small village. Walk to the point for great sea views and lovely sunsets. 2 pubs St Brides & The Castle. for food and drink. Need to book at busy times of year.
58 locals recommend
Little Haven
Pretty beach and small village. Walk to the point for great sea views and lovely sunsets. 2 pubs St Brides & The Castle. for food and drink. Need to book at busy times of year.
Lovely walks and beach. Can get very busy in high season. Narrow roads, some single track. Be prepared to reverse.
58 locals recommend
Marloes Sands
Lovely walks and beach. Can get very busy in high season. Narrow roads, some single track. Be prepared to reverse.
Pretty boating village with The Griffin pub and Dale Yacht Club. Popular for wind surfing, yachting and walking. Muddy beach when the tide is out, popular for catching fishing bait.
Dale station
Pretty boating village with The Griffin pub and Dale Yacht Club. Popular for wind surfing, yachting and walking. Muddy beach when the tide is out, popular for catching fishing bait.
Walk around the woodland gardens and the walled garden or walk through the wooded path to Amroth where there is the beach and a pub for food.
There is a National Trust shop and tea rooms with inside and outside seating for drinks, sandwiches and cakes.
51 locals recommend
Colby Woodland Garden (National Trust)
Walk around the woodland gardens and the walled garden or walk through the wooded path to Amroth where there is the beach and a pub for food.
There is a National Trust shop and tea rooms with inside and outside seating for drinks, sandwiches and cakes.
Picturesque sandy cove, can be dangerous for swimming, keep to the left side. Lovely coast path walks. The Haven Brassiere has good food. You may need to book.
12 locals recommend
Nolton Haven Beach
Picturesque sandy cove, can be dangerous for swimming, keep to the left side. Lovely coast path walks. The Haven Brassiere has good food. You may need to book.
Llys y fran reservoir is a good place to visit, nice views and accessible walks and cycle tracks suitable for most ages and abilities. There is a cafe and play area for children.
20 locals recommend
Llys y Fran Country Park & Reservoir
Llys y fran reservoir is a good place to visit, nice views and accessible walks and cycle tracks suitable for most ages and abilities. There is a cafe and play area for children.
Historic
Some local history.
Pentre Ifan Burial Chamber
See some Pembrokeshire history and read about the Pembrokeshire Preseli Bluestones and the link to Stonehenge.
Follow the Cardigan road to the highest point and a short climb will give you some amazing views around the county and to the sea on a clear day.
Carn Menyn
See some Pembrokeshire history and read about the Pembrokeshire Preseli Bluestones and the link to Stonehenge.
Follow the Cardigan road to the highest point and a short climb will give you some amazing views around the county and to the sea on a clear day.
This pretty place of historic interest is well hidden. A lovely place to take in some sea air. Take a walk around the coast path to Pwllgwaelod beach or just cut across Dînas Head, the path starts in the far corner of the car park.
33 locals recommend
Cwm yr Eglwys
This pretty place of historic interest is well hidden. A lovely place to take in some sea air. Take a walk around the coast path to Pwllgwaelod beach or just cut across Dînas Head, the path starts in the far corner of the car park.
Walk down to St Govan’s Chapel but beware it is steep and can be slippery in wet weather. Definitely worth the effort though.
See the Eligag stacks and the numerous birds nesting in early summer.
11 locals recommend
St Govans Head
Walk down to St Govan’s Chapel but beware it is steep and can be slippery in wet weather. Definitely worth the effort though.
See the Eligag stacks and the numerous birds nesting in early summer.
See the tapestry in Fishguard town hall/library in the town square. A 30 metre long tapestry embroidered by local ladies to commemorate the last French Invasion 1797.
8 locals recommend
Fishguard Harbour
See the tapestry in Fishguard town hall/library in the town square. A 30 metre long tapestry embroidered by local ladies to commemorate the last French Invasion 1797.
Historic castle with tours available, beautiful gardens. Tea room/restaurant with a good selection of food and cakes.
58 locals recommend
Picton Castle & Gardens
Historic castle with tours available, beautiful gardens. Tea room/restaurant with a good selection of food and cakes.
Neighbourhoods
Rudbaxton is a rural farming area. It is a pretty undulating area with a babbling brook nearby. There are many birds to be seen in the area. There is a very pretty Norman church that can be seen across the valley. From time to time general farming noises and shooting may be heard.
Rudbaxton
Rudbaxton is a rural farming area. It is a pretty undulating area with a babbling brook nearby. There are many birds to be seen in the area. There is a very pretty Norman church that can be seen across the valley. From time to time general farming noises and shooting may be heard.
Food scene
The Corner Piece Inn
About 1 miles as you head towards Fishguard. Pub food.
Lost Coins Haverfordwest
Withybush RoadLocal. Food & drink. Family friendly.
The Rising Sun Inn
Saint David's RoadFriendly better than average pub/restaurant.
Great for sandwiches, snacks & cakes when you are out and about.
The Bothy Tea Room at Colby Woodland Garden
Great for sandwiches, snacks & cakes when you are out and about.
The Vine Inn
Vine RoadThe Bar
Brunel QuayVery good food. Need to book a table.
The William Owen
6 Quay StQuick, very reasonably priced food and drink.
Tea room with light lunches, drinks and cakes. Inside and outside seating. Great place to refresh after a walk to Barafundle bay.
8 locals recommend
The Boathouse Tea-room
Tea room with light lunches, drinks and cakes. Inside and outside seating. Great place to refresh after a walk to Barafundle bay.
Good food with sea views. Inside and outside seating. Not cheap fast food.
15 locals recommend
South Beach Bar & Grill
South BeachGood food with sea views. Inside and outside seating. Not cheap fast food.
Pump On The Green
Local pub food.
Eat in or take away. Best fish and chips you can get for miles
15 locals recommend
Something's Cooking
3 Haverfordwest RdEat in or take away. Best fish and chips you can get for miles
The Haven Brasserie
Welsh RoadGood food, not cheap fast food.
Picton Castle Restaurant
Great place for a Spanish style lunch or sweet treat.
Great Sunday lunches here. I am sure they serve food all week too.
13 locals recommend
Trefloyne Golf Course
Trefloyne LaneGreat Sunday lunches here. I am sure they serve food all week too.
Activities
Trefloyne Golf Course
Trefloyne LaneGolf course, great food, near Tenby (Not Tenby Golf course)
Tenby links golf course, a difficult course, not for the faint hearted.
16 locals recommend
Tenby Golf Club
Tenby links golf course, a difficult course, not for the faint hearted.
Haverfordwest Golf Club
Narberth RoadA parkland golf course.
Milford Haven Golf Club
Although on the coast, this is not a links course.
Priskilly Forest Golf Course
A 9 hole golf course.
Rosemarket Golf Course
Bastleford RoadDawn til dusk 9 hole golf course.
Heatherton World of Activities
Cycling along the edge and water sports on the reservoir.
20 locals recommend
Llys y Fran Country Park & Reservoir
Cycling along the edge and water sports on the reservoir.
Folly Farm Adventure Park & Zoo