Tel: 0118 971 4700
Cardigan Heritage Centre
Castle Street
Teifi Wharf
Cardigan
Ceredigion
SA43 3AA
United Kingdom
Tel: 01239 614404
The Cardigan Heritage Centre is positioned alongside the River Teifi in a grade II listed warehouse that dates back to the 1700s. It contains an exhibition chronicling the history of Cardigan as well as a varying programme of temporary displays. It also contains a riverside café and a gift shop.
Castle Street
Teifi Wharf
Cardigan
Ceredigion
SA43 3AA
United Kingdom
Tel: 01239 614404
The Cardigan Heritage Centre is positioned alongside the River Teifi in a grade II listed warehouse that dates back to the 1700s. It contains an exhibition chronicling the history of Cardigan as well as a varying programme of temporary displays. It also contains a riverside café and a gift shop.
Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park
Gwbert
Cardigan
Ceredigion
SA43 1PR
United Kingdom
Tel: 01239 623637
The Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park is not your typical farm day out. Of course, there are plenty of farm animals to be introduced to, but the coastal position means that visitors may also catch a glimpse of dolphins, porpoises and seals. Additional facilities for children include an adventure playground and a sand pit.
Gwbert
Cardigan
Ceredigion
SA43 1PR
United Kingdom
Tel: 01239 623637
The Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park is not your typical farm day out. Of course, there are plenty of farm animals to be introduced to, but the coastal position means that visitors may also catch a glimpse of dolphins, porpoises and seals. Additional facilities for children include an adventure playground and a sand pit.
Carew Castle and Tidal Mill
Carew
Tenby
Pembrokeshire
SA70 8SL
United Kingdom
Tel: 01646 651782
Carew Castle looks out over the Cleddau Estuary. It has protected Carew in Pembrokeshire since the late 13th century and evidence suggests there has been a fortification here since the Iron Age. Adjacent to the magnificent castle is Carew Tidal Mill. A mill has been in operation here for centuries, and the current building dates from the early 19th century. The castle, mill, and beautiful walled gardens make an interesting visit and give an insight into the history of the region.
Carew
Tenby
Pembrokeshire
SA70 8SL
United Kingdom
Tel: 01646 651782
Carew Castle looks out over the Cleddau Estuary. It has protected Carew in Pembrokeshire since the late 13th century and evidence suggests there has been a fortification here since the Iron Age. Adjacent to the magnificent castle is Carew Tidal Mill. A mill has been in operation here for centuries, and the current building dates from the early 19th century. The castle, mill, and beautiful walled gardens make an interesting visit and give an insight into the history of the region.
Castell Henllys Iron Age Fort
Meline
Crymych
Pembrokeshire
SA41 3UT
United Kingdom
Tel: 01239 891319
Part of the Pembrokeshire National Park, Castell Henllys is an excavated and reconstructed Iron Age settlement. There is a visitor centre and gift shop on site, and a selection of paths showing visitors the fort, some of the history of the site, and the farm area. There is also an education centre, and there are two guided tours around the site a day.
Meline
Crymych
Pembrokeshire
SA41 3UT
United Kingdom
Tel: 01239 891319
Part of the Pembrokeshire National Park, Castell Henllys is an excavated and reconstructed Iron Age settlement. There is a visitor centre and gift shop on site, and a selection of paths showing visitors the fort, some of the history of the site, and the farm area. There is also an education centre, and there are two guided tours around the site a day.
Ceredigion Coast Path
C/O Coast and Countryside Section
Ceredigion County Council
Penmorfa
Aberaeron
Ceredigion
SA46 0PA
United Kingdom
Tel: 01545 572105
The Ceredigion Coast Path stretches for over 60miles down the west coast of Wales. It starts at Ynyslas in the north and heads down as far as Cardigan. It can be attempted as a whole or broken down into smaller sections. However much of it you walk you will be rewarded with dramatic cliff walks, sandy beaches and a choice of traditional seaside towns. Of course, walkers should always check the weather conditions, high tide information and path suitability before starting their walk.
C/O Coast and Countryside Section
Ceredigion County Council
Penmorfa
Aberaeron
Ceredigion
SA46 0PA
United Kingdom
Tel: 01545 572105
The Ceredigion Coast Path stretches for over 60miles down the west coast of Wales. It starts at Ynyslas in the north and heads down as far as Cardigan. It can be attempted as a whole or broken down into smaller sections. However much of it you walk you will be rewarded with dramatic cliff walks, sandy beaches and a choice of traditional seaside towns. Of course, walkers should always check the weather conditions, high tide information and path suitability before starting their walk.
Dinefwr Castle and Park
Llandeilo
Carmarthenshire
SA19 6RT
United Kingdom
Tel: 01558 824512
Situated just outside Llandeilo, Dinefwr Park is a famous park reserve filled with cattle and deer. Within the confines of the park sit Dinefwr Castle and Newton House. The castle is thought to have been built in the 12th century and is an impressive set of ruins. Newton House one the other hand was an estate built in the 1800s. Part of the house has been restored to how it would have looked in the early 20th century, and there is also a historical exhibition on site.
Llandeilo
Carmarthenshire
SA19 6RT
United Kingdom
Tel: 01558 824512
Situated just outside Llandeilo, Dinefwr Park is a famous park reserve filled with cattle and deer. Within the confines of the park sit Dinefwr Castle and Newton House. The castle is thought to have been built in the 12th century and is an impressive set of ruins. Newton House one the other hand was an estate built in the 1800s. Part of the house has been restored to how it would have looked in the early 20th century, and there is also a historical exhibition on site.
Dylan Thomas Boathouse
Dylan’s Walk
Laugharne
Carmarthenshire
SA33 4SD
United Kingdom
Tel: 01994 427420
The Dylan Thomas Boathouse is a heritage centre based in the home where the celebrated Welsh poet spent the last years of his life and wrote some of his most important works. The boathouse, including the ‘writing shed’ where the poet would work, has been partially restored and contains a collection of Dylan Thomas paraphernalia. There is also a tearoom on site.
Dylan’s Walk
Laugharne
Carmarthenshire
SA33 4SD
United Kingdom
Tel: 01994 427420
The Dylan Thomas Boathouse is a heritage centre based in the home where the celebrated Welsh poet spent the last years of his life and wrote some of his most important works. The boathouse, including the ‘writing shed’ where the poet would work, has been partially restored and contains a collection of Dylan Thomas paraphernalia. There is also a tearoom on site.
Kidwelly Industrial Museum
Kidwelly
Carmarthenshire
SA17 4LW
United Kingdom
Tel: 01554 891078
Kidwelly Industrial Museum describes and celebrates the tinplating industry that was once a staple of the area. The first Kidwelly Steelworks were built in the 1730s, where it dominated the area’s employment until the 1941, when it was closed. The preserved machinery shows visitors the processes by which tinplating takes place. The museum is continuing to grow and gives an interesting insight into the industry.
Kidwelly
Carmarthenshire
SA17 4LW
United Kingdom
Tel: 01554 891078
Kidwelly Industrial Museum describes and celebrates the tinplating industry that was once a staple of the area. The first Kidwelly Steelworks were built in the 1730s, where it dominated the area’s employment until the 1941, when it was closed. The preserved machinery shows visitors the processes by which tinplating takes place. The museum is continuing to grow and gives an interesting insight into the industry.
Llanerchaeron
Ciliau Aeron
Aberaeron
Ceredigion
SA48 8DG
United Kingdom
Tel: 01545 570200
Llanerchaeron is an 18th century farming estate, built as an example of an advanced form of farming. The estate and its farm building remain remarkably well preserved, and are now under the helm of the National Trust. It is open to the public during the summer months, where people can see the various production buildings where beer, cheese and meat preservation took place.
Ciliau Aeron
Aberaeron
Ceredigion
SA48 8DG
United Kingdom
Tel: 01545 570200
Llanerchaeron is an 18th century farming estate, built as an example of an advanced form of farming. The estate and its farm building remain remarkably well preserved, and are now under the helm of the National Trust. It is open to the public during the summer months, where people can see the various production buildings where beer, cheese and meat preservation took place.
National Botanic Garden of Wales
Llanarthne
Carmarthenshire
SA32 8HG
United Kingdom
Tel: 01558 668768
The National Botanic Garden of Wales is a haven for plant study as well as a visitor destination, among other things containing the ‘Great Glasshouse’, the biggest glasshouse in the world, which is filled with endangered species of plantlife. The gardens contain flowers and trees from both Wales and from across the globe and there are several exhibitions on site, including an insight into the lives of honeybees.
Llanarthne
Carmarthenshire
SA32 8HG
United Kingdom
Tel: 01558 668768
The National Botanic Garden of Wales is a haven for plant study as well as a visitor destination, among other things containing the ‘Great Glasshouse’, the biggest glasshouse in the world, which is filled with endangered species of plantlife. The gardens contain flowers and trees from both Wales and from across the globe and there are several exhibitions on site, including an insight into the lives of honeybees.
National Wool Museum
Dre-Fach Felindre
Llandysul
Ceredigion
SA44 5UP
United Kingdom
Tel: 01559 370929
The Teifi Valley has long been associated with the woollen industry, and this modern museum pays homage to the traditional trade. The displays follow the process from beginning to end, from the shearing of the sheep, through the various machines introduced in the 19th century to aid the production of wool, to examples of the finished items. It provides an interesting and interactive illustration of Welsh heritage.
Dre-Fach Felindre
Llandysul
Ceredigion
SA44 5UP
United Kingdom
Tel: 01559 370929
The Teifi Valley has long been associated with the woollen industry, and this modern museum pays homage to the traditional trade. The displays follow the process from beginning to end, from the shearing of the sheep, through the various machines introduced in the 19th century to aid the production of wool, to examples of the finished items. It provides an interesting and interactive illustration of Welsh heritage.
New Quay Honey Farm
Cross Inn
New Quay
Ceredigion
SA44 6NN
United Kingdom
Tel: 01545 560822
New Quay Honey Farm is a working farm and visitor attraction on the Cardigan coast. It has a reputation for creating delicious honeys and mead, which are available from the on site shop. There is an exhibition at the farm describing the natural life of the honeybee and the way in which people have utilised this to harvest honey. The Meadery shows how mead is made, and there is a tearoom on site in which guests can enjoy some of the produce and a range of Welsh delicacies.
Cross Inn
New Quay
Ceredigion
SA44 6NN
United Kingdom
Tel: 01545 560822
New Quay Honey Farm is a working farm and visitor attraction on the Cardigan coast. It has a reputation for creating delicious honeys and mead, which are available from the on site shop. There is an exhibition at the farm describing the natural life of the honeybee and the way in which people have utilised this to harvest honey. The Meadery shows how mead is made, and there is a tearoom on site in which guests can enjoy some of the produce and a range of Welsh delicacies.
Oakwood Theme Park
Canaston Bridge
Narberth
Pembrokeshire
SA67 8DE
United Kingdom
Tel: 01834 891373
Oakwood Theme Park is situated near Narberth in Pembrokeshire, and offers a fun day out for the whole family. Spectacular rides and attractions will thrill children of all ages, from exhilarating white-knuckle roller coasters and water rides to gentler rides for younger children. There are special events and entertainments running throughout the summer months, making this one of West Wales’ most frequently visited days out.
Canaston Bridge
Narberth
Pembrokeshire
SA67 8DE
United Kingdom
Tel: 01834 891373
Oakwood Theme Park is situated near Narberth in Pembrokeshire, and offers a fun day out for the whole family. Spectacular rides and attractions will thrill children of all ages, from exhilarating white-knuckle roller coasters and water rides to gentler rides for younger children. There are special events and entertainments running throughout the summer months, making this one of West Wales’ most frequently visited days out.
Pembroke Castle
Canaston Bridge
Pembroke
Pembrokeshire
SA71 4LA
United Kingdom
Tel: 01834 891373
Pembroke Castle is one of the largest and most treasured of all of Wales’ many castles. Commanding a superb vantage point of Pembroke and the Pembrokeshire Coast, it was originally built in the 11th century, and gradually added to and fortified over the years. Pembroke Castle was never a royal castle; yet it played a key part in the rise of the Tudors – Henry VII was born in Pembroke Castle, and his father fled with the child from here during the War of the Roses.
Canaston Bridge
Pembroke
Pembrokeshire
SA71 4LA
United Kingdom
Tel: 01834 891373
Pembroke Castle is one of the largest and most treasured of all of Wales’ many castles. Commanding a superb vantage point of Pembroke and the Pembrokeshire Coast, it was originally built in the 11th century, and gradually added to and fortified over the years. Pembroke Castle was never a royal castle; yet it played a key part in the rise of the Tudors – Henry VII was born in Pembroke Castle, and his father fled with the child from here during the War of the Roses.
Pembroke Coast National Park
C/o Pembroke Coast National Park Authority
Llanian Park
Pembroke Dock
Pembrokeshire
SA72 6DY
United Kingdom
Tel: 0845 3457275
The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is the only primarily coastal national park in the UK. The main areas of the national park comprise the South Pembrokeshire Coast and Caldey Island; the St Bride’s Bay Heritage Coast and the islands of Skomer, Ramsey and Skokholm; and the undulating region of hills known as Mynydd Preseli. The scenic Pembrokeshire Coast Path runs along the entire 186-mile length of the beautiful coastline, from the mouth of the Teifi at Cardigan to Amrothm and offers an enjoyable way of seeing the region’s stunning scenery.
C/o Pembroke Coast National Park Authority
Llanian Park
Pembroke Dock
Pembrokeshire
SA72 6DY
United Kingdom
Tel: 0845 3457275
The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is the only primarily coastal national park in the UK. The main areas of the national park comprise the South Pembrokeshire Coast and Caldey Island; the St Bride’s Bay Heritage Coast and the islands of Skomer, Ramsey and Skokholm; and the undulating region of hills known as Mynydd Preseli. The scenic Pembrokeshire Coast Path runs along the entire 186-mile length of the beautiful coastline, from the mouth of the Teifi at Cardigan to Amrothm and offers an enjoyable way of seeing the region’s stunning scenery.
Welsh Wildlife Centre
Cilgerran
Cardigan
Ceredigion
SA43 2TB
United Kingdom
Tel: 01239 621600
The stylishly designed Welsh Wildlife Centre is located within the Teifi Marshes Nature reserve. It contains an exhibition describing the ecology and history of the Teifi and the Glasshouse Café, which is a lovely place to sit and enjoy the expansive views over the reserve. There is also a shop and on site information point.
Cilgerran
Cardigan
Ceredigion
SA43 2TB
United Kingdom
Tel: 01239 621600
The stylishly designed Welsh Wildlife Centre is located within the Teifi Marshes Nature reserve. It contains an exhibition describing the ecology and history of the Teifi and the Glasshouse Café, which is a lovely place to sit and enjoy the expansive views over the reserve. There is also a shop and on site information point.