Travel Eye on Pembrokeshire (Wales)

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Overview:

There is no landscape more richly endowed with history than Pembrokeshire. Probably most famous as the source of the "blue stone" taken from the Preseli Hills 4000 years ago by our forefathers to create the inner sanctum of Britain's best known ancient monument - Stonehenge.

There is some spectacular scenery and wonderful coastal walks including the well-trodden 167-mile (269km) Coast Path. Inland, the historic Preseli Hills conceal ancient trade routes, hill forts, standing stones and burial chambers. The tiny islands offshore are inhabited by colonies of puffins, guillemots, razorbills, gannets and grey seals. The area is an activity-lover's paradise, with a choice of hiking, pony trekking, surfing, windsurfing, kayaking and fishing opportunities. The best time to visit is in spring when wild flowers abound and most ramblers have yet to arrive. The town of Pembroke is worth visiting only for its fearsome castle, which, founded by the Normans, has an intriguing history (open every day between 10am to 4pm). Just South of the Park is the city St David's, which is actually little larger than your average village. The cathedral is the resting place of St David, the patron Saint of Wales, and during the Middle Ages was one of the most holy places in Britain. Two pilgrimages here were equivalent to one to Rome.

Locality:

Located in the southwest corner of Wales the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park runs along a coastline riddled with rugged cliffs, superb sandy beaches, rocky coves and tiny fishing villages.

Entertainment/Facilities/Attractions/Things to do:

For lovers of history there is discovery everywhere. Relics of mining and other industries can still be seen and the county's museums offer a fascinating insight into the events that have shaped modern-day life in this lovely corner of Wales.

While its scenic beauty and many natural attractions are renowned - Pembrokeshire also has no shortage of leisure parks and places of interest - catering for family holidays such as Oakwood Theme Park which now has the biggest wooden roller coaster in Europe; Folly Farm - Wales' premier farm attraction, hugely popular with children; Great Wedlock Dinosaur Park, wildlife parks, country sports park, numerous golf courses, craft and leisure centres and many more designed as alternatives to the beach. your interest or the weather, it's hard to imagine that you would ever be stuck for something to do in beautiful Pembrokeshire.