Things to do in West Wales

New Quay Honey Farm

New Quay Honey Farm has an indoor live bee exhibition, the largest of its kind in Wales. Bees can be seen working in a variety of natural habitats and also in man-made hives which open to show the mysteries of the bees' nest. All these displays can be viewed behind glass in complete safety. There...

West Wales Museum of Childhood

The Museum of Childhood has several exhibitions of toys including displays of costume and Welsh traditions and an old-fashioned toyshop. The 'Oriel Amser' (Gallery of Time) features a 100-year timeline from 1900 to the present day as well as themed displays of dolls, soft toys and many others. An...

Felinwynt Rain Forest Centre

Experience a mini-rainforest with exotic plants and free flying tropical butterflies, accompanied by the actual sounds of the Peruvian rainforest. Waterfalls, streams and ponds add to the humidity and the owner John Devereux is your personal guide. Watch butterflies at close quarters and see how...

Mike Mayberry Kayaking

Explore the natural beauty of the north Pembrokeshire coastline with its towering cliffs, caves, rocky outcrops and secluded beaches from a kayak. Daytrips and tours along the coast or on the local rivers can be arranged. The half day summer trips are very popular with tourists visiting the area...

Tudor Merchant's House

The Tudor Merchant’s House is a late 15th century town house furnished to recreate the atmosphere of family life in Tudor times. It is located near the harbour in Tenby and is characteristic of the area at the time when Tenby was a thriving trading port. There are Tudor costumes for children to try...

Skomer Island

Skomer Island is the spectacular island home of one of our most accessible seabird colonies. The most popular bird is the puffin but there are numerous other seabirds to be seen there, too. You can take a boat trip and cruise around the island or land there and walk around the island paths. There...

Llys y Fran Country Park

Llys y Fran Country Park with the 200 acre Llys y Fran Reservoir and its impressive 100 foot high dam is a beautiful woodland park situated in the Preseli Mountains. A 7 ½ mile path around the reservoir provides a circular walk or cycle route (mountain bike hire is available from the visitor...

Stackpole Estate

The Stackpole Estate, in the care of the National Trust, occupies a beautiful and varied stretch of coastline, famous for its wonderful sandy beaches and wooded valleys. It includes the freshwater lily ponds at Bosherston with their glorious displays of lilies in summer and their abundance of...

Colby Woodland Garden

Colby Woodland Garden is home to one of the best collections of rhododendrons and azaleas in Wales. It is an 8 acre garden set in a tranquil and secluded valley which offers a variety of walks along open and wooded pathways and down to a sandy beach. In addition to the beautiful woodland garden...

National Wetland Centre, Llanelli

The National Wetland Centre stretches over 450 acres on the Burry Inlet and is a magnificent mosaic of lakes, pools and lagoons. It is home to numerous species as diverse as dragonflies and Little Egrets. There are hundreds of ducks, geese, swans and flamingos to see as you wander the landscaped...

Kidwelly Castle

Kidwelly Castle, an imposing Norman castle now in the care of Cadw: Welsh Historic Monuments, is very well-preserved. The Great Gatehouse, completed in 1422, still stands almost to its full height. Walk around the outside of the half-moon shaped outer walls to fully appreciate the dominating...

Pembrey Country Park

Pembrey Country Park boasts 202 hectares of glorious parkland and one of the longest beaches in Wales. It offers excellent family attractions including horse riding, dry ski slope, toboggan run, train rides on the miniature steam locomotives, pitch and putt, adventure playground, picnic areas and...

Carreg Cennen Castle

The well preserved ruins of the castle of Carreg Cennen occupy a spectacular location atop a cliff from where they dominate the surroundings, looking out to Black Mountain. The climb to the castle is well worth the view. It is now under the stewardship of Cadw: Welsh Historic Monuments. The story...

Dinefwr Park and Castle

Dinefwr Park and Castle is an iconic place in the history of Wales and is now a National trust property. The 12th century Dinefwr Castle looks out over the 10th century designed landscape which encloses a medieval deer park, home to over 100 fallow deer and to a small herd of White Park Cattle. The...

Morfa Bay Adventure

Morfa Bay Adventure has become one of Wales' leading outdoor pursuits providers over recent years, providing adventure activities for all ages and abilities across Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire. Our centre is situated in Pendine on the Carmarthenshire/Pembrokeshire border. We provide...

Llyn Carfan Coarse Fishery

The first fishery to introduce carp into Pembrokeshire. The original lake has been joined by a further, increasing total surface area to close on 3 acres. Several varieties are present and include commons, leathers, many to over 20 lbs and grass carp, record 29 lb. You will not find any traffic...

Upton Castle Gardens and Medieval Chapel

The 35 acres of gardens surround the ancient Upton Castle and include a magnificent display of Rhododendrons, Camellias, Magnolias and many other rare trees and shrubs in the Arboretum. There are also a formal rose garden, herbaceous borders a Victorian walled garden (at present being restored )...

Melin Tregwynt

Melin Tregwynt is a delightful white washed wool mill to be found in a remote wooded valley on the Pembrokeshire coast. There has been a mill on this site since the 17th century, when local farmers would bring their fleeces to be spun into yarn and woven into fine wool blankets. Owned by our family...

Solva Woollen Mill

Solva Woollen Mill is one of the hidden treasures of Pembrokeshire, a delightful family run woollen mill 1 mile along the valley from Solva. The mill has been on this site in Middle Mill for over 100 years, where the water from the River Solfach powered the looms to weave woollen rugs, blankets and...

The Slate Workshop

Established in 1985, The Slate Workshop is in a renovated cornmill beside the Eastern Cleddau River. Here Richard and Fran Boultbee produce fine lettering and creative designs in Welsh slate using traditional craftsmanship and modern methods. They make house names and numbers, commemorative...