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Places and Attractions Within about 12 miles of Newport
Cardigan - shopping centre close to Newport.
Cardian/Mwnt - Pentre Mansion Garden close to Cardigan and Mwnt is worth consideringt Website
Cardigan Dyfed Shire Horse Farm Website
Cardigan/Cilgerran Welsh Wild Life Centre Website
Castell Henllys Website
Ceibwr Bay - A small picturesque Cove often frequented by seals
Cilgerran with its river, castle and and small village with local pubs. Cilgerran Castle WebsiteThe remains of Cilgerran Castle (National Trust property) are located in an attractive location on the rim of a steep gorge in the Teifi Valley overlooking the river. Tel 01239 621339. See Wildlife Centre above
Fishguard is approximately
8 miles from Newport with shops and restaurants. Ferries run from the Harbour
to Ireland Fishguard
Information
The Fisguard Tapestry depicting the last British Invasion is highly recommended
and can be seen in the town hall in the centre of Fishguard
Moylegrove - Penralt Garden Centre Moylegrove, Cardigan Website A garden centre may not be the norm on holiday, but this garden centre is great and provides the ideal excuse to pass through the picturesque hamlet of Moylegrove. It is difficult to walk away without a purchase or a cup of tea!
Mwnt a small beach nearby
Nevern pretty river location and very special church. Nevern
Pentre Ifan Burial Chamber Website A Bronze Age site dating from at least 4000 B.C.with Ancient Burial Chamber. Near Newport Well worth a visit.
Pwllgwallod has a small bay and number of nearby scenic walks
St Dogmaels Y Felin - The Mill Cardigan. Tel. 01239 613999. A water-powered mill producing a range of stoneground flours and wholemeal breads. Guided tours available. Mill pond with ducks and geese adjacent to St. Dogmaels 12th century Abbey - We recommend a drink overlooking the water at the Ferry Inn
St Dogmael Abbey Website
Workshop Wales near Fishguard. There are a variety of good paintings and sculptures for sale. Together with a very warm welcome, this gallery is well worth a visit.
Beaches Local Beaches and List of Pembrokeshire Beaches
Places and Attractions Further Afield
Aberaeron - First Website and Second Website out 50 minutes from Newport. We recommend the oysters by the harbourside at Aberaeron and a meal at Aberaeron - Habourmaster Hotel Website Recommended. Tel. 01545 570 755 - Well worth a Visit
Aberaeron (Close) National
Trust - Llanerchaeron Website
18th Centry Welsh Gentry Estate
well worth comining with a visit to Aberaeron
Cenarth - Is a must! Website and Coracle Museum and Workshop Website
Haverfordwest approximately 40minutes from Newport. One of the larger towns in the area with restaurants and shopping centre.
Llangrannog About 45 minutes from Newport. A small fishing village with beach and steep hillside either side. - Between Newport and Abaraeron Website
Llangloffan Cheese Cheesemaking demonstrations.
Mills Website
Narbeth Approximately 35minutes from Newport. Narbeth is highly recommended for its individual somehwhat classy character shops, cafes and galleries. A visit to Narbeth should provide an enjoyable outing.
Oakwood Theme Park - for the kids Website
Porthgain Photograph About 40 minutes from Newport. An interesting small historic fishing port with excellent pub and small local gallery.
St Davids Cathedral Website The Cathedral is highly recommended. 'Be joyful and keep the faith and do the little things which you heard and saw with me'. The last words of St. David.This very large and impressive 12th century Cathedral is a very fine example of medieval architecture, and together with the impressive ruins of the Bishops Palace, St David's Cathedral is very highly recommended. You will not be disappointed. Concerts are regularly held in the Cathedral. Tel. 01437 721682/Tel. 01437 720199.
St David's Pembrokeshire Sheepdogs Demonstrations and coastal farm walks available at set dates during July, August and September Website Tel. 01437 721677
St. David's - Whitesands BeachProvides a long stretch of sandy beach. About an hour away.
Strumble Head A
magnificent headland to the west of Fishguard. Strumble Head is now renowned
as the finest sea-watching site in Wales and one of the best in Great Britain.
Tregwynt Woollen Mill A
family owned textile mill first established in 1912. Tel. 01348 891225/891288.
Further Afield
Carew and Manorbier These are two delightful places to visit but further away than places mentioned above. The distance warrants a day trip or a night away to possibly include a round trip via Stackpole, Carew, Manorbier and Tenby and the magical island of Caldey. Tenby out of season is highly recommended. Tenby also has an excellent golf course
Carew Castle and Tidal Mill Carew Castle The ruins of Carew Castle provide a magnificent riverside setting. The four storey tidal mill is one of only three tidal mills in Britain. The local church of St. Mary's houses an organ built by the Bath organ builder William Sweetland. Manorbier is a small attractive village just a few miles away. It is steeped in history with castle, church and beach. The castle stands over the beautiful unspoiled beach of Manorbier on the one side and the Church of St James on the other Manorbier Castle The Church is set high on the cliff side overlooking the bay and within this small and unpretentious church is also a William Sweetland organ Website click 'Pictures' on bottom of page left hand side of the Manorbier website
Druidstone Beach
Freshwater West - Beach Near Angle Website
Marloes Beach Website
Solva
Stackpole and Barfundle Beach
South of Pembroke Barfundle
Beach Website accessed from Stackpole Quay along the coastal path
followed by a steep descent to the beach. About 15 minutes from carpark.
Stackpole - Stackpole Inn
Website
and Further
Website + Map
Tenby
Welsh Website including Tenby, Swansea Cardiff and Brecon Beacons
IRELAND
Fishguard
- approximately 8miles from Newport The hi-speed Stena Express - Fishguard to
Rosslare takes approximately 110 minutes. Tel 08705 70 70 70/Tel. 00353 51 382241
Regular
ferry services from Fishguard offer an opportunity to visit to Ireland. Recommended
if time allows.
Accommodation: Faithlegg House Hotel and Golf Club, Co. Waterford an 19th
century mansion which has been restored to a 4 star hotel complete with
leisure/ golf facilities, situated along the River Suir estuary, 6 miles
from Waterford City. The hotel looks good and the website offers tempting short
break offers. Faithlegg Mews in the heart of the estate provides
self catering accommodation overlooking the golf course Hotel
Website and Faithlegg
Golf Course Further research recommended prior to booking.
Waterford Castle Golf Course
Waterford
Castle Golf Course Information details describe the course as a mature
parkland course with lakes, situated by the river, enjoying stunning views. This
course is not a first hand recommendation and information is taken from brochure
and website
Rosslare Golf Club Website