THINGS TO DO & PLACES TO GO
No short break or holiday would be complete without a bit of local sight-seeing or exploring a new activity. Visit nearby restauarants, theatres and museums or one of the many nearby castles and national heritage sites. Take in the beautiful surroundings with a walk or hike, or perhaps enjoy a game of Golf or some Birdwatching during your stay.
Here are some helpful links for planning things to do and places to go during your stay:
Bird Watching
Eating
Walking
Castles
Art
Golf
Fishing
Cycling
Nature
Outdoor
Theatre Mwldan
2 cinemas, and a theatre. Live performances in music, ballet, plays. Contact their Box Office for Open Air Theatre in July and August at Cilgerrna Wildlife Centre and St.Dogmaels. Both near Plas Treforgan. Box Office – 01239 621200. Post code: SA43 1JY
Coracle Centre
Exhibition of Coracles from Wales and around the world. Set in 17th Century Mill beside the Salmon Leap and Falls. At Cenarth. Tel: 01239 710980/710507.
Cilgerran Castle
12th Century Castle – ‘Timeworn, beautifully located castle has a romantic air…’. Within 5 miles of Plas Treforgan.
Pembroke Castle
Open all year round, Pembroke Castle is one of the largest in Wales. The Tudor Dynasty began here. Very entertaining and packed with events throughout the Spring, Summer and Autumn. Tel: 01646 681510. www.pembrokecastle.co.uk
Laugharne Castle
Impressive Medieval Castle transformed into a Tudor mansion. Very close to the Boat House where poet Dylan Thomas wrote his poems.
Castell Henllys
Iron Age Fort situated within the spectacular Pembrokeshire Cost National Park. Tel: 01239 891319. www.castellhenllys.com
Carreg
Carreg – in Narbeth
Harbour Master Hotel
Aberaeron. Tel: 01545 570 055.
www.harbour-master.com
Y Mochyn Drwg, or Naughty Pig
Tel: 01239 820 807.
www.ymochyndrwg.co.uk
Ferry Inn at St Dogmaels
Tel: 01239 615172.
www.pub-explorer.com/midwales
Castel Malgwyn
Tel: 01239 612561
Cwtch at St.Davids
Trewern Arms in Nevern
Pub. Tel: 01239 820 395.
www.thetrewernarms.com
Llys Meddug in Newport
Abduls Tandoori
Indian Eat-in or Takeaway.
Tel: 01239 621416
Angel Hotel in Cardigan
Angel Hotel in Cardigan
Nags Head at Abercych
Tel: 01239 841 200
Cliff Hotel in Gwbert, Cardigan
Cliff Hotel in Gwbert, Cardigan
Gwbert-on-Sea , Cardigan , SA43 1PP
Tel: 0871 963 0800
Fishing
Course Fishing with Ian Heaps
World champion Ian Heaps. 3 heavily stocked lakes. Hire. Tuition with Ian Heaps available. 1 mile of private river Salmon/Sea trout. Tel: 01437 541285 or 07796517586
Fishing at Visit Wales
Golf
Cardigan Golf Club
9 hole, par 31, set in a picturesque, secluded valley, surrounded by gentle rolling hills and bordered by crystal clear streams with 3 small lakes. Affiliated to WGU. 12 Miles from Cardigan. Tel: 01239654933
Newport Links Golf Club
18-hole stunning traditional links course overlooking Newport Bay with undulating fairways and postage stamp greens. Newport, Pembrokeshire. 01239 820244
Cycling
West Wales Trails
Bike Hire – X Country Mountain Bikes, Kids Bikes, Tag-A-Longs, Comfy Hybrid Bikes. Delivery. Guiding Service. Tel: 01559 370 0211. www.westwalestrails.co.uk
Outdoor
Forestoutdoor.co.uk
Activity organisers – groups, families or individuals. Canoeing/Kayaking, mountain biking, surfing, white water rafting, climbing and coaststeering.
www.forestoutdoor.co.uk
Pembrokeshire Coastal Path
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail covers 186 miles (299km) of the most spectacular coastal scenery in Britain. It was Wales’ first long-distance route, opened in 1970 and is one of 15 premier long-distance National Trails in England and Wales. 85% of the route is within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Path maintained with funding from the Countryside Council for Wales and the Welsh Assembly. For more information on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail.
Visit: www.pcnpa.org.uk
