Pembrokeshire Coast and Penninsula Attractions

The impressive ruins of 13th C Carew Castle lie on one of the many hills surrounding Milford Haven. Its beautifully carved high cross is thought to date from the ninth century. The church at Carew Cheriton, with a Perpendicular tower, is a fine example of 14th C sacral architecture.

Haverfordwest (pop. 9,936) is a seaport with the ruins of a 12th century castle and a priory.

The Graham Sutherland Gallery is housed in Picton Castle near Haverfordwest. It was established by the artist himself and features his paintings, drawings, and important prints. Works are chiefly inspired by local lanes and estuaries.

This mighty Edwardian fortress is built on the site of an old Norman castle. Several additions have been made to it, including a four-story block and extensive restorations.

Also found within these gray walls are an art gallery of Graham Sutherland paintings.

The castle grounds have extensive gardens, with plants and shrubs transplanted from Scotland's famous Lochinch Gardens.

Llawhaden Castle is a fortified residence built between the 13th and 15th centuries for the bishops of St Davids.

Standing at the entrance to Carew Castle is this fine example of 11th century Welsh art. The patterns in its 14ft high structure reveal a connection between Viking and Celtic influence in its design.

Narberth has a sister city of the same name in Pennsylvannia, 3mi/5km southeast of Philadelphia.

The park owns variety of rollercoaster, bobsleigh and waterfall rides, go-karts and assault courses as well as miniature trains.

The holiday resort of Newgale (13mi/21km north of Dale) has a 2.4mi/3.8km-long sandy beach with views of St Bride's Bay. The romantic Roch Castle perches high on the cliffs some 1.5mi/2.4km southeast. There is heavy surf on the sea here.

The poorly-overdeveloped seaside resort of Pendine/Pentywyn lies 6mi/10km southwest. Sir Malcolm Campbell set a world speed land record on Pendine Sands in 1924.

Southwest of St David's Head can be seen Ramsey Island, with Woodwalton Fen and to the north Holme Fen, a nature reserve with rare flora and fauna (permit required to visit). There are remains of a Benedictine abbey on the island.

The coast road continues to Saundersfoot, a popular yachting center and the venue of regattas. There is also good sea angling.

Solva is a popular sailing center and a good base for touring the St David's peninsula.

St Davids (pop. 1,930) is the smallest city in Great Britain. It is the site of an important church, St David's Cathedral, the largest church in Wales.