STAYCATION IN PEMBROKESHIRE
Pembrokeshire is an immediate heart-stealer in the southwest curve of Cardigan Bay. Check out more on the top things to do in this stunning Welsh county.
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Things to do in Pembrokeshire
Skomer Island
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An island with protected beaches, rocky outcrops, exposed headlands, and shady inlets, all decorated with lichen's graded colours.
Skomer Island experiences a vibrant spring, with bluebells and pink campion covering much of the island. The hues are so striking that they are clearly seen from the continent.
The Wick, a vertical cliff cut with ledges perfect for seabird nesting and plainly seen from the opposite rock, is one of the greatest places. The Wick is an excellent location to simply relax and observe the puffins' arrivals and departures. Binoculars are not necessary but a camera is essential.
The abandoned farm is located in the middle of the island. Here, there is lodging for up to 16 people as well as an instruction room and interpretation centre. Overnight stays are remarkable. If you spend the night, you may see the Manx shearwaters returning to their burrows in the darkness, which is one of the most amazing natural phenomena in the Country. Stay up late and take a stroll back to where you boarded the boat for an adventure you won't forget. They generate a very different kind of noise.
Coasteering
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The exciting activities of sea level traversing, rock climbing, cliff jumping, and swimming, as well as up-close encounters with some wonderful Pembrokeshire wildlife, are all part of coasteering, a unique adventure activity that is ideal for getting you out exploring the fantastic Pembrokeshire coastline.
In Wales, coasteering, which originated in the UK more than a century ago, is currently proving to be the pinnacle of coastal adventure sports. The Pembrokeshire coastline in West Wales, in our opinion, is the greatest location in Wales for coasteering.
Surfing
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The greatest surfing in the UK can be found in Pembrokeshire, which lacks the packed beaches of other well-known areas. You may be sure to catch some amazing waves with the coasts to the north, south, and west. There are surf schools on several beaches where you may take lessons according to your skill level.
The annual Welsh Surfing Championship has been held at Freshwater West beach in Pembrokeshire every year since 2017, and it's always a blast to watch.
Blue Lagoon Water Park
Blue Lagoon Water Park
This is a family-friendly water park where your family can experience the epic wave machine that has six distinct wave patterns and enter into the enormous swimming pool via a gently sloping beach type floor. There are four flumes, four breathtaking rides, and water cannons. Also, you can unwind here in the tranquil pools, lazy river, or outdoor bubble pool.
Carew Castle & Tidal Mill
Carew Castle & Tidal Mill
The lengthy history of Carew Castle, which dates back over two thousand years, includes tales of kingmakers, Elizabethan intrigue, civil war destruction, and knights of the realm.
One of Wales' most architecturally varied castles, it is situated in a gorgeous site and looks out over a 23-acre millpond. To the west, it is a Norman fortification, while to the north, it is a magnificent Elizabethan palace.
The location also has Wales' only preserved tidal mill, an 11th-century Celtic cross, a mediaeval bridge, and a picnic spot that are all connected by a mile-long circular path that is accessible to wheelchairs and buggies and offers stunning views of the millpond.