With warrior training, wild art workshops and the chance to delve into history, there’ll be plenty to keep you and your family entertained in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park this half term.
The Park Authority’s visitor attractions at Carew Castle and Tidal Mill, Castell Henllys Iron Age Village and Oriel y Parc Gallery and Visitor Centre have packed activity programmes and there’s a host of events to choose from out and about around the National Park too.
At Carew Castle, the fun includes Medieval Mayhem - a chance to join medieval re-enactment group Bowlore for sword fighting and archery from Sunday to Tuesday, May 29 to 31. The encampment is included in the admission fee, with a small charge for have-a-go archery.
For creative creatures there’s a Wild Art Workshop on Wednesday, June 1, where you can get messy using natural materials to create a masterpiece, from 10.30 to 11.30 am. It costs £2 per child (ages four-plus), and booking is advisable on 01646 651782.
You can also discover more about the castle’s hidden history in The Big Dig on Friday, June 3, from 2.30 to 4 pm. Dig for finds like a real archaeologist and learn to make marvellous medieval mouthwash. The event is £3 per child (ages five-plus), and again booking is advisable on 01646 651782.
At Castell Henllys the entertainment begins with the chance to learn the skills and art of Iron Age warfare in Tribal Warriors on Monday, May 30, and Wednesday, June 1, from 11 am to 4 pm, £1 per activity.
Then on Dragon Day, Tuesday, May 31, you can make a mini dragon from clay and help to build a magnificent dragon to parade around the village, from 11 am - 4 pm (parade at 3.30 pm), £2 per person.
You can settle around the round house fire to be regaled with Tales of Adventure or become the hero or heroine of an ancient tale in Age of Adventure, both on Thursday, June 2. Find out more at www.castellhenllys.com or call 01239 891319.
While at Oriel y Parc you can join in Dewi’s Quest, a family fun trail along the old walkways of St. Davids, looking for clues to its history left by Vikings, pilgrims and saints, from 10.30 am - 12 noon on Thursday, June 2. Booking is essential, call 01437 720392.
There’s a chance to enjoy a free tour of the source of the Stonehenge bluestones in the Preseli Hills, with Dr. Richard Bevins on Thursday, June 2. Booking is essential on 01437 720392. It’s followed by an evening talk at Oriel y Parc by archaeologist Professor Mike Parker Pearson at 6 pm. Tickets (available separately) are £5 per person.
Or youngsters can get creative during a Colour with Constable art workshop on Saturday, June 4, £2 per child. Taking inspiration from John Constable’s famous paintings in the current Oriel y Parc gallery exhibition, they’ll create their own artistic masterpiece.
Plus, there are many more events taking place out and about around the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park; from a Get Crafty crafts workshop at Tenby National Park Centre on Thursday, June 2, to a Brilliant Bats walk at Little Haven on Wednesday, June 1, or a Bug Safari at Lamphey Bishop’s Palace on Friday, June 3.






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