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Expect Easter excitement in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

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Discover the hidden gems of the Castlemartin Range with a full-day guided walk on foot on 17 April.

THE PEMBROKESHIRE Coast National Park Authority has a range of activities and events to suit every member of the family this Easter holiday, ranging from treasure hunts for the youngsters to guided walks for hardy hikers.

With the National Park celebrating its 70th anniversary and Easter weekend coming at the end of Discover National Parks Fortnight (April 2-18), there’s no better time to get outdoors and explore what the Pembrokeshire Coast has to offer.

As well as activities, events and exhibitions at the Park Authority’s three visitor attractions, there are plenty of opportunities to get out and about in the National Park and discover more about the area’s history, culture and wildlife.

At Carew Castle, children can claim a yummy Easter prize by using a smartphone to find all the eggs the dragon has hidden around the site. Available up to April 24. £1 per child.

See the Merry Makers storm Carew Castle on Saturday 16 April.

Those visiting the site on Saturday, April 16 will be able to enjoy The Merrymakers Storm Carew Castle! A fun-filled day of siege weapons, laughter and even a dragon at Carew! 10am-4.30pm. Included with normal admission.

A Fairies Tale with the Forest Fairy Friends will keep your energetic youngsters busy on 19 and April 20 with sessions at 11am, 1.30pm and 3pm. The interactive adventure will include dance, song and comedy. Performance and workshop £5 per person plus normal admission. Ages 3+.

For full details including opening times and entry prices, visit www.carewcastle.com

 Join the Tribe at Castell Henllys Iron Age Village Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Easter holidays.

Castell Henllys Iron Age Village will be offering a chance to travel back in time and Join the Tribe on April 12, 14, 19 and 21 with two sessions each day from 10am-12noon and 2pm-3.30pm. 

This exciting and immersive learning experience will give children aged 6-11 the chance to learn all about the Iron Age way of life through talks and hands-on activities, such as bread making, warrior training and building. Children must be supervised by a paying adult. £5 plus normal admission.

For budding foodies, there will be Family Foraging from 10am-12.30pm on Saturday 16 April. Join a wild food walk with professional forager Jade Mellor, where you’ll seek out the tastiest seasonal plants and make a little jar of wildness to take home.

£20 per person (includes access to the site).

Booking is essential for entry and events. Book online for free and pay on arrival. For full details including opening times and prices, visit www.castellhenllys.com

At Oriel y Parc Gallery and Visitor Centre in St Davids, the range of exhibitions includes On Your Doorstep, which is on display in the Amgueddfa Cymru-National Museum Wales gallery. On Your Doorstep aims to inspire everyone to explore the nature, geology and archaeology that exists all around us, and enjoy the health and well-being benefits this can bring. On Your Doorstep is open from 10am-4pm every day until Spring 2023.

The special Easter Fun Trail at Oriel y Parc will challenge your children to find the pieces of the hidden egg, creating an Easter picture as they go in order to win a special prize. £2 per child. Available up to April 24.

Help the bees and have some fun at the Bee-Friendly Planting Workshop on 13 April.

There will be two special Wednesday Club events taking place in the Easter holidays with a Bee-Friendly Planting drop-in workshop from 11am-3pm on April 13. Help the bees and have some green-fingered fun. £3 per child.

Wednesday Club on April 20 will see the launch of the St Non’s Nature Trail with a chance to make your own nature rubbing plaque from 11am-3pm before you follow the trail and discover the nature and history of this sacred site.

For full details, opening times and prices, visit www.orielyparc.co.uk

If you’re eager to explore the National Park on foot with an expert guide, there are a range of walks out and about in the National Park’s great outdoors.

The first Castlemartin Range Walk of 2022 will take place on Sunday, April 17 from 9.30am-4pm. On this walk you’ll get an opportunity to pass through the rarely visited internal areas of the Range and discover its wildlife, current military uses and history. Over 18s only. Limited facilities on site. Sorry, no dogs. £6 per person. 

Brilliant Bats in St Davids gives you the chance to join our local Ranger for a family-friendly stroll to discover more about these elusive nocturnal creatures from 7.30pm on April 20.

Booking is essential for all guided walks. Please visit www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales/events to reserve your place.

 

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New town map unveiled in Fishguard

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A NEW town map has been installed in the heart of Fishguard to help residents and visitors discover more of what the area has to offer.

The map, created by Visit Fishguard & Goodwick’s in-house graphic designer, has been placed on the Abergwaun Hotel tunnel, near Offshore Surfwear’s new shop.

The group said it was “incredibly proud” of the finished result and thanked the building owner for allowing the map to be installed on the premises.

Visit Fishguard & Goodwick is now hoping to create a similar map for Goodwick and is asking for help from a centrally located building owner who may be willing to host it.

Anyone who can help, or knows of a suitable location, is being asked to get in touch with Visit Fishguard & Goodwick.

 

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Tenby Summer Spectacular cancelled amid council row over harbour access

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Organisers say popular charity events cannot safely go ahead without clear powers to control crowds

TENBY ROUND TABLE has announced that this summer’s Tenby Summer Spectacular events have been cancelled until further notice amid a dispute with Pembrokeshire County Council over crowd control at the harbour.

The events, which were due to take place on Sunday, August 16 and Sunday, August 30, have been a major feature of Tenby’s summer calendar for decades, drawing large crowds to the harbour for entertainment, food, drink and fireworks.

In a statement, Tenby Round Table said the decision had been made “with enormous sadness” and claimed it had been forced on organisers because of unresolved issues over the safe management of pedestrian access.

The organisation said it needed the council’s Public Realm department to use statutory powers to temporarily restrict pedestrian access through the event area when capacity is reached.

Organisers said the matter had first been raised with the council in September 2025 and again formally in writing in May 2026.

They said volunteers had attended meetings, commissioned professional health and safety consultants and worked on Event Management Plans, but claimed the council had still not provided a clear answer.

Tenby Round Table said: “PCC’s Public Realm department has had nine months to answer one question on safe and controlled access to the harbour. It has not done so.”

The group also alleged that recent written responses from the council contained factual inaccuracies and misleading statements about the relevant legislation.

It added that the council’s legal advice was understood to be provisional and still under internal review.

The cancellation is currently described as provisional, with organisers giving the council a final deadline of June 25 to provide what they describe as a clear, accurate and legally grounded answer.

Tenby Round Table said that if this is provided, it will do everything possible to reinstate the events.

The group said the Summer Spectacular had raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for local charities, sports teams, community groups and worthy individuals since it began.

It said the cancellation would be a devastating blow to those who benefit from the funds raised.

The statement added that organisers are still working with Dyfed-Powys Police and other relevant authorities ahead of a council licensing committee meeting in July, which is expected to consider whether the event licence should be renewed, amended or withdrawn.

The Herald has asked Pembrokeshire County Council for comment.

 

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Haverfordwest lounge praised for charity work

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A HAVERFORDWEST venue has been praised for raising more than £2,600 for local charities through a series of community events.

Castle Ward county councillor Thomas Tudor visited The Waldo Lounge in Haverfordwest with Henry Tufnell MP, where they met manager Stephanie Davies.

Cllr Tudor said Stephanie had “truly embraced” her role in the community, organising events including a duck race, sports quiz, Mad Hatter’s tea party for Little Loungers, a bake sale and a drag night show.

Together, the events have raised £2,637 for local good causes.

Charities to benefit include The VC Gallery, Tŷ Hafan and Adam’s Bucketful of Hope Cancer Support Centre.

Cllr Tudor said: “It was lovely to introduce Henry Tufnell MP to Stephanie Davies, manager of The Waldo Lounge in Haverfordwest.

“Stephanie has truly embraced her role in the community of Haverfordwest, running many exciting initiatives and raising a staggering £2,637 for local charities.”

The fundraising continues this week, with Rock ’n’ Roll Bingo and a Wild West country and western night featuring a rodeo bull.

Caption: Community support: Thomas Tudor, Stephanie Davies and Henry Tufnell MP outside The Waldo Lounge in Haverfordwest.

 

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