Just a short drive from the Lodge lies some of Pembrokeshire’s principal attractions. With their wide appeal, something of interest for every generation. The extensive 186-mile coastal path is interspersed with interesting villages and towns.

• Saundersfoot is a short coastal walk from the Lodge, a lovely town with unique little shops. Saundersfoot has a historic harbour, where you can take boat trips to view the coast from the water. It also has a plentiful supply of restaurants offering a variety of food styles.

•  Tenby is a short drive away, it’s a delightful medieval harbour town full of attractive narrow streets which are lined with brightly coloured shops and houses.

• St Davids is Britain’s smallest city with a population goes less than 2,000. However, has a considerable Cathedral, which is worth a visit.

Within Pembrokeshire, their are many places to visit to entertain children or big kids, for the whole day.

• Folly Farm, this is a ‘must see’ for an ideal family day out. Awarded ‘Best Family Day Out in Wales, by the National Tourism Awards for Wales, for the third year running in 2015. It is a farm/ zoo/ fun fair, all in one, so they will always be something to do.
• Heatherton World of Activities is a large sport and leisure centre, which offers a fantastic variety of activities. Which includes indoor and outdoor activities; Paint balling, Archery, Indoor Play Area and Golf.

• Manor House Wildlife Park, also known as Anna’s Welsh Zoo. Owned by Anna Ryder Richardson’s, it has an ample collection of various animals such as lemurs and zebras. You can also become a Zoo Keeper for the day where you get to feed and look after different animals.

• Oakwood Theme Park is one of the top 10 theme parks in the UK. There is fun for the whole family, including the biggest wooden roller coaster in Europe!

Pembrokeshire has a great history, from the Normans arriving in the 11th century to Henry Tudor (Henry VII) being born in the country and his return to England from exile. Many castles have been built in the area in order to protect the land from invaders.

• Carew Castle is over 2,000 years old. It is set in an idyllic setting looking over a 23-acre millpond. The castle was originally a Norman fortification, but later an Elizabethan frontage was added. Unfortunately, it is now a ruin but maintained by Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

• Manorbier Castle is a typical Norman castle and hasn’t changed much since the 11th century. The Castle overlooks a magnificent beach.

• Pembroke Castle, the birth place of Henry VII. The castle is near 1,000 years old. It is a great place to visit if it raining or glorious sunshine, with activities available inside and outside.