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August adventures await at Carew Castle

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9 months ago

August 11, 2025

HIGH summer has arrived at Carew Castle, where the historic fortress will be ringing with swordplay, storytelling and hands‑on adventure until September. From medieval challenges and treasure hunts to live fantasy quests, visitors can look forward to days filled with action, discovery and the thrill of history brought to life.

Medieval Adventure Days will fill the Castle with activity every Sunday to Thursday of the school holidays (excluding 23 to 25 August). Highlights will include Horrid Histories at 11am, a lively interactive talk packed with gory tales, and Have a Go Archery from 11.30am to 3pm. Knight School will give young squires the chance to learn sword skills and battle stances before being knighted as Defenders of Carew, and the day will conclude with Find the Key!, an afternoon treasure hunt where four keys are hidden around the Castle but only one will open the chest to reveal the reward.

Alongside the Castle’s historical adventures, The Storymaster’s Quests: Castle of Adventure invites visitors to enter a world where stories come to life – and every decision matters. Created and performed by best‑selling immersive author Oliver McNeil and featuring the voice of Tom Baker, the interactive show places audiences inside a live fantasy story where their choices shape the outcome. Each quest blends storytelling and theatre with moments of playful suspense, and no two performances are ever the same. Full schedule details are available on the Carew Castle website.

Visitors looking for a self-led challenge can take on Storm the Battlements!, a family-friendly trail that runs daily throughout the Castle. Using a smartphone to follow clues, young adventurers will explore towers, uncover hidden secrets and claim a small prize – turning a walk through history into an interactive challenge.

Daisy Hughes, Manager of Carew Castle, said: “Our summer programme brings the Castle to life in a way that families never forget. Children love stepping into the world of a knight, exploring the battlements and taking part in adventures they’ll remember long after the holidays. It’s a fantastic way to experience the Castle in the height of summer.”

Away from the main programme of events, there is also an opportunity to explore another side of Carew. The Tidal Mill, the only restored tidal mill in Wales, will be open throughout the holidays, offering a glimpse of the Castle’s industrial past – while a visit to Nest Tearoom, located in the Walled Garden near the Castle entrance, promises a selection of hot and cold drinks, homemade cakes and light lunches, making it the perfect way to round off a visit.

Full details of activities, booking information and admission prices are available on the Carew Castle website at www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales/carew-castle/events-at-carew-castle.

Entertainment

Dinosaurs set to take over Milford Waterfront

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19 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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21 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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23 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.