Fishguard!

vik6525

Hi! we're off to fishguard on saturday for a week, and were just wondering if any of you have any ideas for cheap and cheerful days out in the area? xx

Norma_Desmond

Hello! I live a couple of miles from Fishguard and you've certainly chosen a fantastic place for a holiday! You're coming at the right time to view the coastline in all its flower-filled glory, and just this morning I was watching dolphins and seals in the cove near my house. The main activity here is walking - we're not exactly known for wild night life, tho' Tenby on the south coast is full of things to do and near Oakwood theme park and Folly Farm if you've got kids. Haverfordwest is a nice town for a morning's wandering and Cardigan, about 20 miles further north is a lovely drive along the coast. You must visit St Davids which is the UK's smallest city - it's very beautiful and there are some great places to eat there too. Whitesands beach is fantastic and just outside St Davids, tho' you can always find a deserted beach on this coast - We're like Cornwall but without the crowds and commercialism. Have a fabulous holiday and enjoy this magical place!

mollymunchkin

The Visit Pembrokeshire website should give you some ideas http://www.visitpembrokeshire.co.uk/default.asp
This is what it says about the area:

Lower Town is particularly picturesque with its cluster of quayside cottages. There is a wealth of things to see and do and the town has an excellent selection of shops, galleries and places to eat, drink and stay.

• The Ocean Lab on the Parrog has a cyber cafe, Ocean Quest and Tourist Information Centre all under one roof. Visit the new exhibition Ollie the Octopus in his garden with hands on activities for children of all ages
• Take a coastal walk to Carreg Wastad Point where the French Invaders landed. The spot is now marked by a stone monument.
• Theatre Gwaun shows a changing programme of latest film releases.
• For one week each July, the renowned Fishguard International Music Festival hosts a superb programme of orchestral, choral and related events featuring internationally acclaimed artistes and orchestras.
• Watersports courses for all levels can be arranged at the Pembrokeshire Watersports Centre on the Parrog.

It's Fish Week in Pembrokeshire and there's lots of events on. http://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/content.asp?nav=105,123,177&parent_directory_id=646&id=10367 Here's a few for you:

Saturday:
'Seaside Drawing Competition' at The Ocean Lab, Goodwick, nr Fishguard - Starting on Saturday 24th June until Sunday 2nd July. 3 age categories: A: 2-6 year olds, B: 7-9 year olds, C: 10-13 year olds. 50p per entry. Prizes available for each category.

"Drop Anchor" at The Hope and Anchor Inn, Goodwick Square, Goodwick. Fish specials available throughout the day, lunch served from 12noon - 6pm, evening meals from 6pm onwards, prices ranging from £6.45. To book, contact The Hope and Anchor on Tel: 01348 872314.

Monday
Rock Pool Ramble and Beach Clean" at Newport Sands from 1pm - 5pm. Explore the shore for interesting marine life and shells. To tie in with 'Tidy Wales Week' learn about the dangers and effects of beach litter, help clean the beach and play ecology themed games. This event will be open to school children from 1pm until 3pm after which any one interested can join in (children must be accompanied by a responsible adult). Suitable clothing and footwear must be worn. To book or for further details, contact Mari Williams of Keep Wales Tidy on Tel: 01646 681949


HTH

consumermonkey

Starting the tail end of next week, BBC Wales has a few things going on in the nearby town of Haverfordwest.

A little further away is Langwm which has an annual scarecrow festival for the next few weeks, it's always worth a look.

When you get here, buy yourself the local newspaper the "Western Telegraph" That always has lots to do.

If you are into fish and chips, we have our very own champions not too far away in Letterston called "Something's Cooking" or you could meet up with Pembrokeshires newest MBE (she's been on the news all weekend) Mrs Brown of Browns Cafe in Pembroke. If you do head down south, remember that Pembroke and Pembroke Dock are two separate and very different towns, many tourists make that mistake.

Hope this helps

vik6525

thanks guys! sorry to be a pain, but do you know of anything that a 6 year old boy might like in or around fishguard? i know there's oakwood and folly farm, but he's been there on school trips (we only live in swansea!) and we wanted to try and find something a little 'off beat' for him! thanks!

consumermonkey

OK, a six yaer old.

The ocean lab is ideal, you can also see the ferry going out and comming in from there which sadly I still find quite exciting.

There is a cheese farm nearby, where you can see the whole process. There is Pembertons just outside Narberth, a chocolate farm. There are pleanty of Jungle-Jim type ballpool enclosed play areas south of the county. I will ask at work today and get back to you tomorrow.

vik6525

thanks consumer monkey!

mollymunchkin

Activities for a 6 year old could be:

• Hands on Hideaway in Creselley. Tons of hands-on creative, musical, technological, science, artistic activities. https://www.handsonhideaway.co.uk
• Indoor Scalextrix slot car racing at Pembrokeshire Raceway, Narberth
• A boat trip to one of the islands. I went on a rib boat from St David's to Ramsay Island. The boat goes very fast and you have to hang on tight! https://www.thousandislands.co.uk
• Heatherton leisure activity park, nr Tenby https://www.heatherton.co.uk
• Manor house wild animal park, nr Tenby https://www.manorhousewildanimalpark.co.uk
• Cardigan Island coastal farm park - dolphin, seal and porpoises can be seen. https://www.cardiganisland.com
  

HTH

vik6525

you guys have been so helpful! thank you so so much... we're off tomorrow and you've given us loads of great ideas... xxxx

ashby

Another freebie, Strumble Head, to see the Lighthouse.
And Porthgain, kids seem to be fascinated by all those old tunnel/chute things and it's a lovely spot for the adults too.
I think this may be a very good time of year for the boat trip to Skomer, huge adventure for kids.

Rachie_B

he would love hands on hideaway its fab !

also some of the smaller ,lesser known places like herons brook , clerkenhill farm https://www.clerkenhill.co.uk ,groveland, theres a soft play place called kiddies kingdom in pembroke dock too

theres also :

Ocean Commotion – Lower Frog Street, Tenby
Children's adventure play centre with three age related activity zones. Parents area with large screen TV. Café and licensed bar. A must for all children visiting Tenby. Telephone: (01834) 845526

Dinosaur Park – Gumfreston near Tenby.
Dinosaur theme park with many indoor and outdoor attractions. Daily programme of activities.
Telephone: (01834) 845272