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One of the most spectacular sights on a blowy autumn day and a highlight of the year is the expanse of colour produced by woodlands during this season. Something to brighten our days with the dark of winter looming ahead! We love the autumn colours in West Wales. Here in West Wales, there are beautiful woodlands to walk and vistas to gaze at. The leaves beginning to change colour in...

Now is the best time to start planning your walking holiday with your most loved companion! And there are some fantastic places for dog-friendly walking in West Wales. West Wales is a nation of dog lovers and the perfect holiday destination for you and your furry friends! Most bars and restaurants in coastal towns welcome dogs and offer dog treats! Check out places like Harbwr Tenby Harbour Brewery or The...

If you’re drawn to the refreshing allure of wild swimming, West Wales offers some of the most stunning locations to take the plunge. Whether you’re seeking a secluded beach, a cool mountain pool, or a hidden river, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, and Carmarthenshire provide the perfect spots for this adventurous activity. The beauty of wild swimming lies in the freedom it offers—swim in nature’s most tranquil waters whenever and wherever you choose....

While visiting Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion or Carmarthenshire, it’s well worth checking out some historic houses in West Wales to absorb some of the area’s history. Each house has a unique history and different aspects to spark your imagination and show you a view of the past, offering a fascinating day out for the whole family.

Coasteering is the ultimate adventure activity, combining coastal scrambling, sea swimming, and low-level cliff jumping for an adrenaline-fueled experience like no other. While coasteering has gained popularity worldwide, West Wales remains one of the best places to go coasteering, thanks to its rugged coastlines, waters, and breathtaking scenery. From Pembrokeshire’s dramatic cliffs to Ceredigion’s hidden coves and Carmarthenshire’s stunning shorelines, there’s no better place to immerse yourself in the wild...

The weekend has arrived, and if ever you’ve needed an excuse to dust off your adventure hat or just pretend you’re Indiana Jones for the day, this is it! You don’t have to be an adrenaline-fuelled junkie to have fun in West Wales, there is something for everyone. Try a new sport, sit back and relax to new live music or become an Iron Age villager for the day! There are...

In West Wales, there is a wide variety of fun for children in Pembrokeshire. For a fun day out for your children, explore prehistoric ‘monsters’, and fantastic animals or enjoy the thrill of the roller-coasters. So many places offer a perfect adventurous day out for children – and you’ll probably have a fantastic time too!

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. 

Christmas shopping in West Wales allows you to gift your loved ones something a little different this Christmas. Supporting local businesses helps to celebrate the natural beauty and traditional crafts of Wales. Take a look at some of our favourite things to buy for loved ones at Christmas time. These gifts are inspired by the coast, countryside and traditions of West Wales. How magical.

The Welsh Poppy Meconopsis Cambrica is the County flower of Merioneth (Merionnydd).  It is a perennial flowering plant in the poppy family Papaveraceae. The Welsh Poppy can be seen growing beautifully throughout Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire.