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Wildlife wonders and family fun this May half-term in the National Park

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12 months ago

May 21, 2025

FAMILIES looking to make the most of the May half-term will find plenty to inspire them across the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. From wildlife walks and archaeological adventures to pirate trails and seaside crafts, the week promises a rich mix of exploration, creativity, and discovery.

Wildlife takes centre stage this half-term, with a series of guided walks offering the chance to explore the Park’s quieter corners and seasonal highlights. The week begins with a closer look at one of our smallest and busiest residents. What’s That Bee? on 27 May offers a gentle walk through the fields and hedgerows of Skrinkle Haven, with tips on how to spot and identify local pollinators.

As day turns to dusk, two evening walks offer a chance to experience the Park in a different light. On 28 May, Brilliant Bats in St Davids invites visitors on a twilight wander through the city, using detectors to hear the high-pitched calls echoing around the Cathedral and Bishop’s Palace. The following evening’s Bat Walk at Carew offers a rare opportunity to explore the Castle after dark and encounter the protected species that shelter within its ancient walls.

For those in search of daylight discoveries, the Wildflower Wander at Broadhaven South on 29 May offers a slower pace and a closer look at the flora that thrives along the coast. Led by an expert guide, this gentle morning stroll explores the medicinal and culinary uses of some of the Park’s most familiar wild plants.

The Park’s layered past also plays a part in this half-term’s programme. On 27 May, Porthmawr: A Walk Through Time brings together archaeology, history, wildlife and geology in a guided tour led by a Park Ranger and the Park Authority’s Community Archaeologist. This immersive walk offers a chance to explore the stories hidden in the landscape, and to see how time, tide and people have shaped this distinctive stretch of coastline.

Meanwhile, at Oriel y Parc, National Park Discovery Centre, the half-term programme continues with a creative, coastal twist. From Saturday 24 May to Sunday 1 June, families can follow the Pirate’s Treasure Trail around the grounds of Oriel y Parc to discover the surrounding headlands in search of washed-up clues and hidden rewards. Midweek brings a chance to craft seaside keepsakes at the Sea Trinkets Workshop on Wednesday 28 May, while the week ends with the return of the May Craft Market on Saturday 31 May, where every stall offers something different, made with skill, care, and their own creative flair.

For full event details and to plan your visit, go to www.orielyparc.co.uk or www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales/events.

Those keen to explore further can choose from a wide range of scenic walking routes, available at www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales/web-walks.

Mobility support, including beach wheelchairs, is available at several locations across the Park. For more information, visit www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales/beach-wheelchairs.

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Dinosaurs set to take over Milford Waterfront

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4 hours ago

May 5, 2026

Tom Sinclair

PREHISTORIC FUN COMES TO MILFORD HAVEN

DINOSAURS will be roaming Milford Waterfront later this month as Dinomania brings a day of prehistoric entertainment to the town.

The popular dinosaur attraction will take over the waterfront on Wednesday, May 27, with three interactive shows taking place throughout the afternoon.

Each show will last around 50 minutes and promises plenty of audience participation, prehistoric facts, and family-friendly fun.

Before the ticketed shows begin, visitors are being encouraged to keep an eye out around Milford Waterfront, where Dinomania’s dinosaurs will be out and about during a free walkabout performance between 10:30am and 11:30am.

The walkabout will give families the chance to see the dinosaurs up close and enjoy some entertainment around the waterfront before the main shows get underway.

Milford Waterfront said: “Dinomania will be taking over Milford Waterfront on Wednesday, May 27, with three exciting shows taking place throughout the afternoon.

“Each show lasts approximately 50 minutes and is packed with interactive moments and prehistoric fun.”

Tickets can be booked through the Milford Waterfront website.

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Hubberston Girls exhibition launches new space at Waterfront Gallery

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7 hours ago

May 5, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A NEW exhibition exploring memories of growing up on a council estate has opened at the Waterfront Gallery in Milford Haven.

Artist Lynn Stuart is launching the gallery’s new exhibition space with her solo show, Hubberston Girls, which runs until Saturday, May 30.

The exhibition features a deeply personal series of works drawn and painted on brown paper. The material was chosen for its connection to everyday memories, including lunch bags and magazines wrapped in paper.

Once oiled, the paper becomes semi-transparent, allowing paint to be applied to the reverse and creating layered, intimate images.

The Waterfront Gallery is extending its opening hours for the exhibition and will be open Monday to Saturday, from 10:30am to 4:00pm.

A private view will be held on Thursday, May 14, from 3:00pm to 6:00pm, and all are welcome.

The gallery is based in the Old Sail Loft on Discovery Quay, Milford Waterfront, Milford Haven. It is one of south west Wales’s leading art galleries, a registered charity, and home to the Wales Contemporary annual competition.

The gallery is run by artist volunteers who exhibit there regularly.

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Dinosaur adventure stomps into Milford Haven

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8 hours ago

May 5, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A FAMILY dinosaur show 65 million years in the making is heading to Milford Haven this summer.

Dinosaur Adventure Live: Danger on T-Rex Mountain will headline the Torch Theatre on Thursday, July 30.

The interactive stage show promises storytelling, puppetry, humour and science as young audiences join a team of rangers on a mission to recover a data crystal, restore power to the island and save the dinosaurs.

Children will be encouraged to stomp, roar and swish their tails as they meet baby dinosaurs, learn “Dino-Facts” and come face-to-face with a roaring T-Rex.

Created by Mike Newman, the producer behind Exciting Science, the show is now in its fifth year and is aimed at families with children aged four and over.

The performance lasts one hour, with no interval, and there will be a meet-and-greet after the show.

Tickets are available from the Torch Theatre.