Local Activities and Attractions

Holiday attractions are scattered all around - castles and galleries, mills and open farms, cheese-makers, potteries, theme parks (nearby Oakwood is the largest in Wales), boat trips to the islands or Celtic evenings - there's something for every age and taste.

Pembrokeshire is famous for its excellent restaurants and pubs. In the immediate vicinity there's the Country Park Restaurant and two pubs serving food in the village of Clarbeston Road (3 miles). At Rosebush (4 miles) there's The Old Post Office bistro and the Famous "Tafarn Sinc".

So much to see and do within easy reach of your cottage!

We have shown the approximate distances from Ivy Court for some of the closest attractions. Telephone numbers have been included when advance contact might be useful.

Note: this is just a selection of Pembrokesire's attractions! Details are correct at time of writing.

MUCH MORE INFORMATION is avaliable from Pembrokeshire's Tourism and Leisure Department on (0990) 103103. Ask for any of these publications:

CRAFTS TRAIL * FOOD TRAIL * GOLF TRAIL * CASTLES AND ANCIENT SITES * EXPLORING PEMBROKESHIRE

Further reading? Try the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority on (01437) 764636

 

 

FISHING:
Llys-y-Fran Reservoir (200 yds)
Rosebush Reservoir (4 miles) daily permits approx £8.50 Tel. (01437) 532273.
Course fishing at Llawhaden (6 Miles) Tel. (01437) 541285.


SAILING:
Llys-y-Fran Reservoir slipway (300 yds) for boat-owners - daily launch fee approx £4.50.
Numerous coastal launch sites.


SAILING HIRE AND TUITION:
Pembrokeshire Watersports Tel. (01348) 874803


RIDING:
Penty Parc Stable nr. Clarbeston Rd (3.5 miles). Tel. (01437) 731552.
The Bowlings, Rudbaxton Nr. Haverfordwest Tel. (01437) 741599.
The Dunes, Martletwy (near Oakwood) Tel. (01834) 891398.
Plumstone Trekking Centre,Camrose Tel. (01437) 741536.
Plenty more to choose from.


WALKING:
Llysyfran Country Park (adjoining). 8 mile trail around shore of lake
Preseli Hills (4 miles). Discover the source of the Stonehenge Bluestones!
Gwaun Valley (6 miles) ancient oak woodlands. Slebech Forest (7 miles) near Blackpool Mill.
Pembrokeshire National Park Coastal Footpath - entire 180 miles within easy reach - nearest stretch between Newport (Pembs) and Fishguard has some lovely coves and easy circular walks.


MOUNTAIN BIKE HIRE:
Llys-y-Fran Reservoir
Newport Bike Hire, East Street Tel. (01239) 820008.


WINDSURFING SCHOOL:
Dale (16 miles). Tel. (01646) 636642
Newsurf, Newgale Tel. (01437) 721398.


GOLF:
18 hole at Haverfordwest (8 miles) Tel. (01437) 764523
Newport, (9 miles). Tel. (01239) 820244.


SPORTS PARK:
Heathertons all weather sports near Tenby. Tel. (01646) 651025
BEACHES:
Too many to list! Over 40 between Amroth and Cardigan. Quiet, secluded coves or bustling Tenby and Saundersfoot. There's a beach to suit everyone.


OPEN FARMS:
Folly Farm (10 miles). Watch the milk production process, feed the animals.
Shire-Horse Farm, Eglwyswrw (7 miles)
Herons Brook, Narberth (12 miles) friendly animals.


ADVENTURE PARK:
Oakwood (8 miles) - numerous attractions, exciting rides in pleasant surroundings.


CASTLES: Land of Castles!
Llawhaden (6 miles)
Carew, Pembroke, Manorbier, Cilgerran.


BIRDWATCHING:
Preseli Hills, Coastal Path, Llys-y-Fran, Ramsey Island, Skomer and Skokholm Islands.
Welsh Wildlife Centre Nr. Cardigan. Details: West Wales Wildlife Trust. Tel. (01239) 621600.


BOAT TRIPS:
to Skomer Island - Dale Princess Tel. (0646) 601636
Thousand Island Expeditions - exciting white water ride off St Davids Head - see the seals! Tel. (01437) 721686.
Caldy Island - off Tenby. Info. Tel. (01834) 844453


ACTIVITY DAYS FOR CHILDREN:
Sealyham Activity Centre (6 miles). Tel. (01348) 840763
TYF No Limits Adventure. St Davids (17 miles) .Tel. (01437) 721661
Welsh Wildlife Centre Nr. Cardigan. Details: West Wales Wildlife Trust. Tel. (01239) 621600.
Pemb's Watersports. Fishgaurd and Pembroke .Tel. (01646) 622013


MUSEUMS:
Scolton Manor (4 miles) Manor House Museum and Country Park
Maritime Museum at Milford Haven (16 miles)
Coracle Museum at Cenarth (12 Miles)
Tenby Museum


GARDENS:
Picton Castle Grounds (7 miles).
Colby Gardens (National Trust) at Amroth (17 miles)
National Botanical Gardens Nr Carmarthen.
 


THEATRES/CINEMAS:
Palace Cinema Haverfordwest (9 miles) Tel. 01437 767675
Torch Theatre, Milford Haven (17 miles). Rep, film and touring. Tel. (01646) 695267.
Theatre Merlin
Pembrokeshire College, Haverfordwest Tel. (01437) 767878
Theatre Gwaun, Fishguard
Theatre Mwldan, Cardigan
Listings: Western Telegraph


GALLERIES AND CRAFTS:
astonishing number. Here are a few:
Wolfscastle Pottery (5 miles), throw your own pot!
The Slate Workshop (7 miles)
Golden Sheaf Gallery Narberth
Gallery One, Fishguard
West Wales Arts Centre, Fishguard


TEN PIN BOWLING:
Canaston Bowl near Oakwood (8 miles)


MILLS
Tregwynt Mill (12 miles)
Middle Mill, Solva
FARMHOUSE CHEESE:
LLangloffan (11 miles)
Rosebush (4 miles). Watch the process, buy the product!


HANDMADE CHOCOLATES:
Pemberton's Chocolate Farm, Llanboidy.


VINEYARD:
Cwm Deri Vineyard, Martletwy (9 miles). The home of Pembrokeshire wine.


CELTIC EVENINGS:
Traditional song, dance, and food. Nolton (10 miles) Tel. (01437) 710254


PUBS AND RESTAURANTS: Many and varied. Locally:
Llys-y-Fran Country Park Restaurant (70 yards) open all day during the season, weekends in winter. Tel. (01437) 532273
Cross Inn, Clarbeston Road Village (3.5 miles). Popular pub serving meals. Tel. (01437) 731506
Picton Inn, Clarbeston Road Village, pub serving meals. Tel. (01437) 731615
The Old Post Office at Rosebush (4 miles), good value bistro meals, children welcome. Tel. (01437) 532205
Wolf Inn, Wolfscastle Tel. 741662
The Georges, Haverfordwest, Tel. (01437) 766683
Tafam Sinc. Rosebush (4 Miles) Pub with strong Welsh atmosphere, serving bar meals and grills

Further afield:
Cnapan in Newport for really lovely food. Tel. (01239)  820575. Featured in most good food guides
Somethings Cooking an award winning fish and chip shop at Letterston (8 miles) Tel. (01348) 840621
DAY TRIPS TO IRELAND
Day trips to Ireland from approx £9.00. Stena Line, Fishguard Tel. 0990 707070 Irish Ferries, Pembroke Dock Tel. 0990 171717