Pembrokeshire

Maybe we are a little biased, but we think Christmas in West Wales is the perfect place to make unforgettable memories. Enjoy a long walk on the beach, wrapped up warm and then return to snuggle up beside the fire to warm up. Throughout Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire, you will find fun for the whole family this festive season. So let us take you through some of our favourite things...

Award winning beaches in West Wales!

The Pembrokeshire Coast Path twists and turns its way for 186 miles along the most stunning coastline in Britain. Stretching from St Dogmaels in the north to Amroth in the south. Walkers love the Pembrokeshire coast path for the dramatic scenery, breathtaking wildlife and the hidden gems they discover along the way. The views are not to be missed and they will definitely make those miles worth every step, so...

Whether you’re in West Wales for a winter break or a summer holiday, visits to our historic sites are a real highlight – a wonderful day out whatever the weather. Here are our top 5 heritage sites to visit in Pembrokeshire, each with different attractions to inspire your imagination and fill your day with fun. 

All the colours of the rainbow await you on a holiday in West Wales. You’ll find pastel-coloured houses, colourful open fields, bright blue seas and blossoming flowers. Once you visit Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire, you’ll find all the colours of West Wales.

Cemaes Head is the most northerly of the many fine headlands on the Pembrokeshire coast and overlooks the broad sweep of the mouth of the Teifi estuary towards the Trust’s Cardigan Island Nature Reserve. This fantastic walk rewards you with superb views over Poppit Sands, the Teifi Estuary and Cardigan Island but best of all you will have fantastic sightings of Atlantic Grey Seals.

Dog walking on a deserted beach is one of the many pleasures of living in West Wales. Most beaches in West Wales are dog friendly for most of the year. Out of season, it is a special treat to seek out a favourite stretch of sand. It is the perfect time for you and your furry friend to welcome fresh air and exercise. There are plenty of stunning beaches to...

Walking the Pembrokeshire Coast Path with 186 miles of breathtaking coastal scenery is a must activity. The path runs from St Dogmaels in the north to Amroth in the south, linking with the Ceredigion Coastal Path and the Carmarthenshire Coastal Path respectively and forming part of the Wales Coastal Path. What could be better than starting out to walk the coast path all the way to St Dogmaels from the half-mile long, flat sandy beach at Amroth.

Do you look forward to indulging your sweet tooth during the festive season?  If so, you might like to try the Christmas Eve custom – Noson Gyflaith (Toffee Evening). Making toffee was part of the Christmas or New Year festivities in parts of Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire earlier this century. Families would invite friends for supper and during the evening the entertainment would include games, making toffee and storytelling.

Is it Bread? or Is it Cake? – almost as hotly disputed as Rugby scores in Wales, the question of what makes the best Bara Brith can cause casualties! It is a traditional Welsh tea bread, flavoured with tea, dried fruits and spices loved by thousands throughout Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire.