Top 5 Half Term Attractions

Plan a great family day out this Half Term in Pembrokeshire

Planning a trip to Pembrokeshire over Half Term? We’ve put together our list of top visitor attractions to help you keep the whole family busy all week long. This list has something for everyone - the adventurers, the history buffs, the animal lovers and the nature lovers...the children, the teenagers, the adults and of course, not forgetting the dogs!

Folly Farm Aventure Park & Zoo

First up is Folly Farm, a firm favourite with all who live and visit the area. This fantastic adventure park and zoo is home to an array of animals, not just to those you might spot on the farmyard but more exotic zoo animals too. Expect to see pigs, goats and chickens as well as monkeys, giraffes, lions and penguins at this great attraction near Saundersfoot.

There is also an adventure playground, an indoor vintage funfair, a café, restaurant and plenty of picnic spots making Folly Farm one of the most popular days out around. You can easily spend a whole day here just beware, you may have to drag the little ones away when you want to go home!

Llys Y Fran Country Park & Reservoir

Having been closed for a couple of years, this outdoorsy location near Narberth is set to open in spring 2021. Before closing this was always a popular haunt for families and walkers, particularly so as entry is free. Bring along a picnic and spend the day strolling along the 6.5-mile woodland walk around the park, stopping at one of the many beautiful viewpoints for a glimpse of the reservoir.

This impressive 212-acre reservoir is situated amongst 350 acres of countryside which also houses a café and a playground. Spend the morning enjoying the walk followed by a spot of lunch, then sit back and relax whilst the little ones use up all their energy in the playground. You’ll also be pleased to know that dogs are welcomed as long as they’re kept on leads at all times.

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The National Botanic Garden of Wales

The National Botanic Garden of Wales in Carmarthen is open 363 days a year (closed Christmas Eve and Day) making it a great option nearly all year round. There is plenty to explore with a Butterfly House, a Fungi Exhibition, a Great Glasshouse, Ice Garden and Bee Garden. You can also pay a visit to the Science Centre, gallery, the children’s play area and garden centre.

The Garden is also well-known to host various special events through the year, including Classic Car Runs, Christmas Fairs and more. And whilst dogs aren’t allowed to the Garden every day, there are designated Doggy Days where you can bring along your furry friend for a day out the whole family can enjoy.

The Bug Farm

Just outside of St Davids is The Bug Farm, a truly unique attraction not-to-be-missed. Still a working farm, Dr Sarah Beynon has created a hive of activity focussed on all things bugs at this exciting attraction. The Bug Farm, also a Scientific Research Centre, welcomes visitors to get up close with a wide variety of bugs and insects with handling sessions, workshops and lectures. Take part in the Bug Farm Trail, explore the Tropical Bug Zoo and venture to the Bug Museum too.

Finish your day off here with a memorable visit to The Grub Kitchen where you can test your bravery and sample some edible bugs with their one-of-a-kind menu. Will you be able to brave a critter cookie or a bug burger? Well behaved dogs on leads are welcomed.

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Castell Henllys

Nestled in the north of Pembrokeshire near Newport is Castell Henllys, an extraordinary day out for anyone particularly those with an interest in history. Set in a beautiful 26 acres of woodland which is bursting with wildlife, this visitor attraction is a reconstructed Iron Age Hill Fort on excavated remains from over two thousand years ago.

Most impressive are the three large replica roundhouses which make for an unforgettable sight. Castell Henllys is home to a visitor centre, a café, play area, maze and picnic sites and throughout the site, there are informative panels and interactive exhibitions telling the history of the site.