You can visit the offshore islands of Skomer and Skokholm, famous with naturalists the world over as sanctuaries for breeding seabirds such as guillemots, razorbills, puffins, kittiwakes and manx shearwaters. Other Pembrokeshire islands which can be visited by boat are Ramsey, also a nature reserve (near St. Davids) and the romantic monastery island of Caldey, across the bay at Tenby. One of the main attractions of the town of Pembroke is its spectacular fortress, birthplace of Henry Tudor, most of which still stands intact. There are about fifteen castles in Pembrokeshire about half of which are open to the public. St. Davids, known as Britain's smallest city, is a must for the visitor to Pembrokeshire. Shrine of Wales's Patron Saint, the twelfth century cathedral of slate-coloured stone nestles in a sheltered valley, and provides a unique atmosphere of contrast. Visitors can see local craftsmen at work in woollen mills, potteries, wood-craft, slate, stone and iron works. Leather and jewellery are also handcrafted in local workshops. Families with children may wish to visit the activity-packed leisure park at Oakwood in the south of the county, or the Dinosaur Experience at Great Wedlock near Tenby. Pembrokeshire has something for everyone - young and old alike. Whether you want a leisurely holiday relaxing and sightseeing, or a holiday crammed with activities and sports of every description. Whatever your interest, we will be very pleased to help point you in the right direction.
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