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Discover the best top things to do in Haverfordwest, United Kingdom including Celtic Quest Coasteering, Nolton Stables, The Climbing Company, The Real Adventure Company, Dragon Activity Guides, Wood Park Off-Road, The Welsh Owl Garden, The Creative Cafe Haverfordwest, Fly Heli Wales, Picton Castle & Gardens.
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1. Celtic Quest Coasteering
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,218 reviews
'Best Visitor Experience in Wales - National Tourism Awards, Celtic Quest Coasteering will take you on an unforgettable adventure. Cliff jumping from zero to 10m, adventure swimming, rock hopping, scramble climbing, wave dodging and more. We supply all adventure equipment including a toasty warmer winter steamer wetsuit, buoyancy aid, helmet, hood, socks, gloves. Our specialist guides will tailor the route and adventure to suit your expectations and abilities. Nothing is compulsory, you choose - Go on, jump in! Families, children, non-swimmers, disabled, adults, individuals, small and large groups, if you're over 8 years of age and want an adventure, you can go coasteering!
2. Nolton Stables
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 388 reviews
Reviewed By Say1tAs1t1s - Chippenham, United Kingdom
My daughter and I spent 3 days riding here (I'm 58, she's 30) and would encourage anyone who likes horses to go for this experience. This team are so well organised and professional that whatever your level of ability and experience they'll have you enjoying yourself and building your confidence. (Group rides are split down to assist with this, and a myriad of support riders means you get lots of support if you need it, and great company if you don't (Ang, Lynn and Jess you were stars - thank you!).) The beach rides are truly fantastic - you won't be disappointed. We were really impressed and hope to return. Local accommodation in the lovely Glebe House - and cracking breakfasts - made it all very relaxing, and as an added bonus, every local eatery we tried for dinner was excellent (especially The Haven).
3. The Climbing Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 38 reviews
Rock Climbing in Pembrokeshire - taster sessions, Guided Climbs, learn to lead, self rescue skills, instructor training and assessments, multipitch and big wall skills! Mountain navigation and scrambling, Alpine prep and ML refreshers in Snowdonia.! Winter Climbing and Mountaineering in Scotland.
4. The Real Adventure Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 167 reviews
Based in the heart of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Parks, The Real Adventure Company offers a wide range of Adventurous activities and experiences. Whether you are looking for something adrenaline fuelled, that challenges you both mentally and physically, or a peaceful day out with friends and family exploring wild and beautiful places, The Real Adventure Company delivers.
5. Dragon Activity Guides
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 84 reviews
Dragon Activity Guides is a Multi Adventure Activity Provider, offering Coasteering, Surfing, Kayaking and Rock Climbing. We also offer high quality BBQ packages as an ideal way to finish your adventure day.Working all over the Pembrokeshire Coastline, we will aim to tailor the day to your needs, selecting suitable venues for your needs and close as possible to your accommodation. Join us for Your Next Adventure!
6. Wood Park Off-Road
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By 783MariaM
Great day offroad with exciting up- and downhill driving. Richard is a great instructor and nice storyteller who thus share his knowledge about 4x4 driving and welsh area. It was a day course with real off-road driving (rock climbs, slide slopes, descents, mud and water) which surpass all expectations.
7. The Welsh Owl Garden
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
Located along the bluebell walk at picton castle the welsh owl garden houses a large selection of owls, with daily flying displays and intractive sessions it is a great day out for all the family.
Reviewed By SaraLouGrantham - Goodwick, United Kingdom
We had our son’s 8th birthday party in the Welsh Owl Garden, and what a truly wonderful experience it was for adults and children alike. We were given use of the large tent for the day which provided ample space for everyone, including food and drink for the kids. Ian and his colleague were simply fantastic. We had a good hour with them bringing different animals and snakes into the tent. They were extremely knowledgable and informative and everyone thoroughly enjoyed handling the various creatures. My son was in heaven being able to hold and learn about three different snakes. Even the reluctant children got involved, which was great as they will hopefully take this experience away with them and remember that snakes are fascinating creatures and to be respected, not feared. Einstein the bird was hilarious, as was the skunk. It was a fabulous experience, educational for everyone and a great place to have a children’s party. The staff at the Owl Garden are dedicated and are clearly expanding, homing different creatures and providing them with a truly lovely environment in which to live. We had full access to the Owl Garden (such beautiful creatures) and the grounds of Picton Castle which allowed the children to run around in the great outdoors, something which they all loved. Not an iPad in sight! Highly recommended for a children’s party with a difference, or just a great day out.
8. The Creative Cafe Haverfordwest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
9. Fly Heli Wales
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Fabulous helicopter flights over the best coastline in Europe - Pembrokeshire - fly over beaches, castles, coves and mountains, from just £40 per person. Climb on board our Jet Ranger helicopter for the flight of your life
10. Picton Castle & Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 757 reviews
PICTON CASTLE AND GARDENS A Magical Day Out for all the FamilySituated close to the Cleddau Estuary Picton Castle and Gardenscomprise 40 acres of some of the most beautiful gardens and grounds surrounding the great 13th century castle. Much like the castle building itself, the gardens of Picton are a fusion over many centuries of different gardening styles and periods. The gardens are now acknowledged as one of the most beautiful and atmospheric in Wales and on the strength of the collections are a Royal Horticultural Society Partner Garden.
Reviewed By 786carolb - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Friday 23rd August 2019, My husband and I drove to Rhos to go to visit Picton Castle and gardens. The Castle was built by Sir John Wogan between 1295 and 1308. The plan is unusual as the castle has no internal courtyard, and originally the main block was protected by seven projecting circular towers: the two at the east end were linked to form a gatehouse, and the entrance led straight through a portcullis into the undercroft of the hall, a very unusual feature. There was a walled courtyard around the castle but with no moat. A 1740 print by Samuel and Nathaniel Buck showed slit windows with trefoil heads on the north-east tower which were characteristic of the period about 1300. In 1697 Sir John Philipps, 4th Bart., pulled down part of the curtain wall, built the terrace and created a main entrance at first-floor level. He also built an extra storey above the great hall, altered some windows and wainscoted some of the rooms. Sir John Philipps, 6th Bart., remodelled the interior of the castle in 1749-52. It was completely redecorated above basement level, and had new plasterwork, panelling and joinery floors, sash windows and four marbled fireplaces. Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries the Philippe’s of Picton Castle were the most powerful family in Pembrokeshire, exercising tremendous political, social and economic influence over all aspects of local life. They had vast estates, and were prominent philanthropists, lord’s lieutenants and members of Parliament. In later years the family due to financial constraints created the Picton Castle Trust, which runs and manages the castle. My husband and I mooched round this lovely castle with its grand drawing room and chapel and we took lots of very interesting photographs. Afterwards, my husband and I walked round the lovely walled gardens brimming with an eclectic and colorful collection of plants informally arranged in large beds. If you look beyond this and you will find the walls of the long vanished glasshouses that ran the length of the south facing wall. With the repeal of the glass tax in 1845 and the window tax in 1851, the range of glasshouses became the essential accessory for wealthy country society. These constructions were aided by technological advances brought about during the industrial revolution enabling more affordable glasshouses of cast iron and wood construction. At the time there was great interest in growing exotic plants that were flooding into Great Britain, particularly from collectors in Asia. There was a social status to be gained from their successful cultivation. Nearby are a series or partially derelict buildings that included the Head Gardeners office and a fruit storage room, above which is a rare surviving example of a grape store. Here bunches of grapes would be picked with a section of stem still attached which would be inserted into a sloping glass bottle containing water. The angled bottles would then be stored on purpose built racks. In the 1900’s the estate employed 23 gardeners – a great number of whom would have been employed in the intensive cultivation of plants within the glasshouses. The remaining outdoor areas of the walled garden were filled with a series of round beds containing formal bedding plants typical of the Victorian and Edwardian era. As it was such a lovely day, my husband and I spent some time sitting by the fountain in the garden soaking up the lovely sunshine. I found inspiration here, I wrote a poem called ‘What Gwyneth Found’ Afterwards, my husband and I strolled down The Peach Walk and then went for a walk in the Peach Wood with its lovely redwood trees growing very straight and very tall. At this point we were in need of refreshments so we slowly strolled in the lovely sunshine back to the tearoom. Maria’s tearoom had a Spanish theme to it. My husband had a nice pot of tea and a large slice of home-made frittata, which he said was very tasty. I had a nice hazelnut latte coffee and a large slice of lemon cream sponge, which was delicious. Afterwards, we looked round the local art exhibition, of paintings and ceramics done by local artists. We also looked round the gift shop and my husband purchased a book on Pembrokeshire legends and fairy tales for the book his is writing. We left here when the castle closed at 5.00pm. This castle is well worth visiting if you are in the area.
