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Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

National Park · Pembrokeshire, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Population 20,922
Area 602 km²
Time zone Europe/London
Official website www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

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Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Must-Sees

This selection covers the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Britain's only coastal national park. It features the 12th-century St Davids Cathedral and the adjacent ruined Bishop's Palace. Coastal highlights include the limestone arch of the Green Bridge of Wales, the secluded sands of Barafundle Bay, and Skomer Island's puffin colonies. Historical sites range from the Neolithic Pentre Ifan dolmen to Norman fortifications like Carew and Manorbier Castles. St Govan’s Chapel, a 13th-century cell built into the cliffs, illustrates the region's rugged geography.

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Pembrokeshire Highlights

Discover the ancient history and geological landmarks of the Pembrokeshire coast. This selection features Pentre Ifan, a Neolithic chambered tomb dating to 3,500 BC, and Castell Henllys, an archaeological site containing reconstructed Iron Age roundhouses built upon original foundations. Along the cliffs, the Green Bridge of Wales and Elegug Stack Rocks showcase dramatic limestone formations and seasonal bird nesting sites. The list also includes the redundant 19th-century Church of St Andrew, situated in the isolated hamlet of Bayvil.

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Pembrokeshire's Castles & Forts

Pembrokeshire’s coastline is shaped by centuries of military and religious architecture. This collection highlights the region's diverse defensive history, from the Iron Age hillfort of Castell Henllys to the 19th-century coastal artillery at St Catherine's and Dale Forts. Explore the transition from Norman strongholds like Carew and Manorbier Castles to the ornate medieval ruins of the Bishop's Palace in St Davids. These sites offer a direct look into the strategic evolution of West Wales, spanning ancient archaeological reconstructions and Victorian-era maritime fortifications.

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Coastal Treasures

Pembrokeshire’s coastline features a diverse array of geological and natural highlights. This collection includes the remote, golden sands of Barafundle Bay and the expansive dunes of Freshwater West, known for its consistent Atlantic swells. Visitors can explore the Blue Flag-awarded Abereiddy Bay or the lily ponds leading to Broad Haven South on the Stackpole Estate. The list also highlights Freshwater East’s cliffside views and the ecologically significant Abermawr, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest featuring a shingle beach and marshland.

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Ancient Sites in Pembrokeshire

Pembrokeshire’s coastline is home to a high concentration of prehistoric monuments, ranging from Neolithic burial chambers to reconstructed Iron Age hillforts. Highlights include Pentre Ifan, a massive dolmen dating to 3,500 BC, and Castell Henllys, where thatched roundhouses stand on their original foundations. These sites, such as Carreg Samson and the cliffside Kings Quoit, offer insight into the region's early human history, featuring massive capstones and megalithic structures that have remained standing for over five millennia.

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Historic Churches & Chapels

Pembrokeshire’s religious heritage spans from 6th-century foundations to medieval cliffside hermitages. This collection includes the 12th-century St Davids Cathedral, built in Britain's smallest city, and the 13th-century St Govan’s Chapel tucked into limestone cliffs. Explore monastic ruins on Caldey Island, the rare 15th-century Sailors’ Chapel in Angle, and the ancient Celtic carvings at Nevern’s St Brynach’s Church. These sites illustrate the region's historical role as a major pilgrimage destination and its long tradition of Christian worship.

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Pembrokeshire Coast National Park — Map

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 8° (feels like 1°) · extremes 1°–11°
  • 5° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 0 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 8° (feels like 1°) · extremes 1°–11°
  • 5° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 9° (feels like 3°) · extremes 2°–12°
  • 5° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 11° (feels like 6°) · extremes 4°–14°
  • 7° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Fair
  • 13° (feels like 9°) · extremes 6°–17°
  • 9° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 12°) · extremes 9°–19°
  • 12° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 17° (feels like 14°) · extremes 11°–21°
  • 13° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in August

Fair
  • 17° (feels like 14°) · extremes 12°–20°
  • 14° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Fair
  • 16° (feels like 13°) · extremes 10°–19°
  • 13° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 14° (feels like 9°) · extremes 8°–16°
  • 11° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 11° (feels like 5°) · extremes 5°–14°
  • 8° at night
  • 21 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 9° (feels like 3°) · extremes 2°–12°
  • 7° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Windy
  • UV index 0 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
British Pound GBP £ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
999 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity
Type G
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
English
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Left
Calling code
+44
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