ST DAVIDS’ Twr y Felin Hotel has celebrated ten years since opening its doors with a summer garden party for loyal guests, artists, partners, local supporters and friends of the hotel.

The event was held on Sunday, May 31, in the hotel’s landscaped grounds. Although Twr y Felin’s official opening took place in March 2017, the team marked the milestone with a relaxed outdoor celebration as summer arrived in St Davids.

Guests were welcomed with champagne before enjoying live music, drinks and afternoon tea-inspired canapés prepared by the award-winning Blas Restaurant team. The menu featured sweet and savoury bites made using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.

Local musician Rosey Cale provided live music during the afternoon, while guests enjoyed the hotel’s gardens and sculpture collection.

A highlight of the event was a speech from owner Keith Griffiths, who reflected on the hotel’s journey over the past decade and thanked staff, guests and the local community for their continued support.

Originally built in 1806 as a windmill, Twr y Felin has undergone many transformations throughout its history before reopening as Wales’ first contemporary art hotel.

Today, the hotel is home to more than 250 artworks, the 3 AA Rosette Blas Restaurant, Awen Spa, and 39 individually designed bedrooms, welcoming visitors from across the UK and beyond.

Keith Griffiths, Retreats Group founder and owner, said: “I am so pleased that Twr y Felin Hotel has grown from strength to strength over these ten years due to the incredibly hard work of our staff, loyalty of our guests and support of our community.

“I look forward to the continued success of Twr y Felin Hotel and its sister properties, Roch Castle, Penrhiw Priory and St Bride’s Spa Hotel, as we continue to develop the luxury hotel market of St Davids and Pembrokeshire.”

The anniversary garden party marked not only a celebration of the hotel’s achievements to date, but also an opportunity to look ahead to the future as Twr y Felin continues to evolve while remaining rooted in its heritage, art, hospitality and connection to Pembrokeshire.

Twr y Felin Hotel is a luxury contemporary art hotel in St Davids, set within a restored windmill. The hotel is known for its design-led interiors, curated artwork and coastal setting.

Guests can also dine at Blas Restaurant, which offers modern Welsh cuisine using seasonal local produce, and relax at Awen Spa, a private couples’ spa designed as a tranquil retreat.

New partnership will celebrate Pembrokeshire’s tourism and hospitality sector

PURE WEST RADIO has been announced as the headline sponsor of the 2026 Visit Pembrokeshire Croeso Awards.

Visit Pembrokeshire said the partnership would help celebrate and champion the county’s tourism and hospitality sector, recognising the businesses, individuals and organisations delivering outstanding visitor experiences.

The awards will take place at the Atrium at Pembrokeshire College on October 29, 2026.

Pure West Radio has also become a new Visit Pembrokeshire Strategic Partner, supporting work to showcase the county’s visitor economy and promote Pembrokeshire as a leading destination.

The Croeso Awards celebrate excellence across the tourism industry, with 17 categories covering accommodation, attractions, food and drink, sustainability, customer service and more.

Organisers said the awards also invest in the future of the sector through a mentoring programme delivered with industry leaders and Pembrokeshire College students.

Winners will be selected by independent tourism and hospitality experts from outside Pembrokeshire.

Emma Thornton, CEO of Visit Pembrokeshire, said: “We are delighted to welcome Pure West Radio as the headline sponsor of the 2026 Croeso Awards and as a new Strategic Partner for Visit Pembrokeshire.

“Pure West Radio shares our passion for Pembrokeshire and our commitment to supporting local businesses and communities. Their strong local reach, community focus and enthusiasm for celebrating success make them a natural partner for the Croeso Awards and for Visit Pembrokeshire more broadly.”

Toby Ellis, Station Manager at Pure West Radio, said: “We are incredibly proud to become the headline sponsor of the 2026 Croeso Awards and to join Visit Pembrokeshire as a Strategic Partner.

“At Pure West Radio, we are passionate about celebrating the people, businesses and organisations that make Pembrokeshire such a fantastic place to live, work and visit.

“The tourism and hospitality sector plays a vital role in our local economy, and the Croeso Awards provide an important opportunity to recognise the dedication, innovation and excellence that can be found across the county.

“We look forward to working closely with Visit Pembrokeshire to champion local success stories, support the industry throughout the year and help showcase Pembrokeshire as one of the UK’s leading visitor destinations.”

Visit Pembrokeshire said the two organisations would work together on campaigns throughout the year, amplifying key messages and supporting businesses across the tourism and hospitality industry.

Visit Pembrokeshire is the official Destination Management Organisation for Pembrokeshire.

Popular Tenby attraction changes hands as Simon and Amanda Meyrick step back

A POPULAR Pembrokeshire family attraction has been sold, bringing to an end more than three decades of ownership by the family who built it from the ground up.

The Dinosaur Park, near Tenby, has officially changed hands after owners Simon and Amanda Meyrick announced their retirement following 32 years running the business.

Founded in 1994, the park has become one of Pembrokeshire’s best-known family attractions, welcoming generations of local children and holidaymakers through its gates.

Set in countryside just outside Tenby, the attraction features more than 90 dinosaur models, 36 rides and activities, play areas, a family fun activity house, woodland trails and animatronic exhibits, alongside cafés and takeaway food outlets.

For many families, the park has become a summer tradition, with more than 650 families reportedly holding season tickets and schools regularly visiting for educational trips.

The Meyricks confirmed the sale in a heartfelt message to customers, staff and supporters.

“As many of you will know the Dinosaur Park has been on the market and it has now sold,” they said.

“Time waits for no man or woman and after 32 years of creating and building the park into the business it is today our bones and brains are creaking.

“To all of our lovely customers we thank you for being part of our journey.

“To our season ticket holders, many of whom have become like an extension of our family, to all our staff over the years and our suppliers, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

“It’s been a blast and we hope the park has given you all some treasured memories too.”

The couple added that they were pleased the attraction would continue under new ownership.

“We wish the new owners all the very best of luck and are excited to know the park will be in safe hands for the future,” they said.

The sale comes after a strong period of national recognition for the attraction. Last year, The Dinosaur Park was ranked sixth in a UK-wide study of the best value-for-money theme parks by entertainment site Sudoku Bliss.

It was also named among the best-value theme parks in Britain and later recognised by Tripadvisor as being in the top 10 per cent of attractions worldwide.

While the identity of the new owners has not yet been publicly announced, the news marks the end of an era for one of Pembrokeshire’s most recognisable visitor attractions.