Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring Holidays in Pembrokeshire!
Embrace a fresh new season with a spring break by the seaside
With the first day of spring comes a big intake of fresh coastal air in Pembrokeshire. Wildlife and colour return to the hedgerows and the coastline, whilst the hustle and bustle of activity and community return to the streets and villages.
With the changing of the clocks in March comes a burst of springtime energy, a much-needed refresh from the drearier days of the winter months. Daffodils are some of the earliest flowers to bloom with their vibrant yellow petals adding some brightness to the landscape, followed later by snowdrops, irises, gorse and bluebells. With the reintroduction of these pretty plants comes the reemergence of bees, butterflies and dragonflies and thus, the sounds of the country come alive.
Lambing season sees bouncing young sheep create activity in the green fields whilst our favourite seabirds arrive back into the county for the breeding season; some of the best-known being those comical puffins who call Skomer Island near St Brides their home.
Signs of seabirds returning goes hand-in-hand with the relaunch of the local boat trips across the Pembrokeshire coastline; a popular day out in Tenby is when the cranes turn up to place the touring boats back into their rightful home, the picture-perfect harbour. Soon enough you’ll find queues forming at the waterside huts here as holidaymakers and locals line up for tickets to Caldey.
St Justinians rumbles to life as the boats to Ramsey Island begin once more and Martins Haven awakens with several daily voyages across the sea to Skomer. High sails return to the seascape in Dale as the watersports brigade venture out into the sea and wide-open bays like Newgale and Freshwater West find themselves sprinkled with surfers and bodyboarders once more.
This pre-summer season is often a lively one throughout Pembrokeshire but provides that perfect balance between calmer crowds and warmer weather. The days between March and mid-June are often dry and balmy, ideal for wild adventures exploring the coastline and trying to work out what has changed throughout the previous season.
There’s plenty to get excited about in this western region during spring and the season perfectly caters for holidays of all types. Planning a multigenerational escape with the kids and the grandparents? Then it’s the Easter holidays for you. Desperate for a week of solitude or a one-on-one retreat with your partner? Make sure to choose term dates when you may just have those hidden gems of the lesser-travelled beaches to yourself.
Need a short burst of coastal life before the hectic summer season starts? Take advantage of any of the three bank holiday weekends which fall within spring. Thinking of introducing the toddlers to the seaside for the first time?
Late May/early June dates usually offer just the right atmosphere for first steps on the sand and a dip in the ocean. Plus you’ll find dog owners making the most of the April days when you can roam free on any and all Pembrokeshire beaches, before a handful of them enforce restrictions for the summer months.
Spring is the time to get outdoors and blow off the cobwebs, try out those new activities and discover new favourite places. Embrace the longer days and get your fill of vitamin D during this new sunny season and let the fresh sea air clear your mind.
Enjoy a trip to Caldey Island
Springtime Events to Look Out For
Held annually in Cardigan on the last Saturday in April, this agricultural tradition sees a parade of horses, vintage tractors, classic cars and more make their way through the town with competitions and a fun-filled afterparty held locally
One of the best arts and literature festivals in West Wales but you’d best be quick if you want tickets for this annual event, as they tend to sell out! Famous authors and well-known faces come to town for the weekend with talks and workshops taking place across several venues throughout Laugharne.
Some 1500+ cyclists take to the country roads in northwest Pembrokeshire for a scenic tour through coastal villages and rural communities with varying distances on offer.
St Davids Cathedral Music Festival
A ten-day celebration of classical and contemporary performances held around May Half Term in St Davids, with past appearances from local choirs and bands along with the likes of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.
Local musicians and well-known artists come together in Fishguard for a weekend of intimate gigs and musical concerts, held in various venues across the quaint harbourside village.
Now a biennial event, this foodie festival takes over the entire county for a week of special menus, one-off activities and community events all with the aim of championing the local produce and the seafaring communities which have shaped Pembrokeshire.
Coastal Cottages Easter Breaks in Wales
Easter is often the first chance of a family holiday after the new year, and is always a fantastic time to visit and explore the beautiful Pembrokeshire Coastline. Book your Easter 2025 Cottage Holiday today.
