Pembrokeshire essentials

Pembrokeshire’s landscape is defined by the 186-mile Pembrokeshire Coast Path, featuring dramatic limestone arches like the Green Bridge of Wales and the secluded sands of Barafundle Bay. The region holds significant historical sites, including the 12th-century St Davids Cathedral and the birthplace of Henry VII at Pembroke Castle. Visitors can explore the Neolithic dolmen of Pentre Ifan, the medieval ruins of Carew Castle, and the puffin colonies on Skomer Island. Freshwater West offers world-class surfing and served as a filming location for major cinematic productions.

Pembrokeshire Essentials — Map

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Pembrokeshire Coast

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is a national park along the Pembrokeshire coast in west Wales.

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Saint Davids Cathedral

St Davids Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral situated in St Davids, Britain's smallest city, in the county of Pembrokeshire, near the most…

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Pembroke Castle

Pembroke Castle is a medieval castle in the centre of Pembroke, Pembrokeshire in Wales.

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Tenby

Tenby railway station in Tenby is on the Pembroke Dock branch of the West Wales Line operated by Transport for Wales Rail, who also manage…

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Barafundle Bay

Barafundle Bay is a remote, slightly curved, east-facing sandy beach, near Stackpole Quay in Pembrokeshire, Wales.

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Carew Castle

Carew Castle is a castle in the civil parish of Carew in Pembrokeshire, Wales.

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Pentre Ifan

Pentre Ifan is the name of an ancient manor in the community and parish of Nevern, Pembrokeshire, Wales.

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St Govan's Chapel

A 13th-century hermit’s cell built directly into the limestone cliffs. Accessible via a steep flight of stone steps, the tiny chapel is dedicated to Saint Govan, who reportedly lived here in the 6th century.

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Green Bridge of Wales

A natural limestone arch rising 80 feet above the sea. Located within the Castlemartin military training area, this geological landmark offers views of the Elegug Stacks and serves as a nesting site for guillemots and razorbills.

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Skomer Island

Skomer or Skomer Island is an island off the coast of Pembrokeshire, in the community of Marloes and St Brides in west Wales.

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Freshwater West

Freshwater West is a beach near Castlemartin, Pembrokeshire in West Wales.

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Bishop's Palace

St Davids Bishops Palace is a ruined medieval palace located adjacent to St Davids Cathedral in the city of St Davids, Pembrokeshire, one…

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Manorbier Castle

Manorbier Castle is a Norman castle in Manorbier, 5 miles southwest of Tenby, Wales.

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Abereiddi Bay

Abereiddy is a hamlet in the county of Pembrokeshire, in west Wales.It has a small beach which was awarded the Blue flag rural beach award…

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