St Davids & Pembrokeshire

 St Davids Cathedral
With a population of around 1,500 people, St Davids is the smallest city in Great Britain. It is, in reality, a village but, with its medieval Cathedral, Bishops Palace and myriad of old stone cottages, one that has a wonderfully unique ambience. The village sits in the centre of the peninsula, right at the heart of the conservation area of the Pembrokeshire National Park. It is a spectacularly beautiful but unspoilt area, a well-kept secret for those who like to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and who have a love of ‘old-fashioned values' - it is indeed the ‘Jewel in the Crown of Wales'. The area offers something for everyone:
For Culture lovers

Numerous historic sites of interest from stone-age villages, standing stones & circles, through to Roman gold mines and on to Medieval castles, St Davids Cathedral and the Bishops Palace.

Cultural opportunities for those with an interest in the arts - Open Air Theatre in the Bishops Palace in the summer, the St Davids Cathedral Classical Music Festival in June and a number of other musical concerts throughout the year. Arts & Crafts abound - a large number of artisans have moved to the area and sell their wares in local galleries and craft fairs.
 Blue Bells in the spring
Family, activities, walks
Nature

 
For the family
  • Excellent beaches with safe bathing.
  • Boat trips, fishing expeditions, lifeboat stations and lighthouses.
  • Outdoor activities for the young and old, including walking, coasteering, surfing, kayaking & climbing.
  • A number of local attractions aimed at family interest and entertainment - the Druidstone Jamboree, Castell Henllys iron age fort & Sheep Dog displays at Tremynydd Fach - to name but a few.
  • Excellent restaurants and pubs, priced to suit all pockets!
For Nature lovers
  • A large variety of seabirds at one of the four internationally recognised bird sanctuaries at Skomer, Skokholm, Grassholm & Ramsey.
  • Abundant winter migrant birds, particularly on the Dowrog Common Reserve.
  • Prolific marine life, found simply by walking along the coastal path - seals, porpoise and dolphins will delight the young and old alike.
  • Beautiful wild flowers, particularly in May & June, when the whole area is covered in bluebells, campion & thrift. The National Botanic Gardens are within an hours drive, and the area also benefits from several landscaped gardens managed, either privately or by the National Trust.

Holiday Cottages in St Davids, Pembrokeshire Wales UK