Manorbier Youth Hostel

Castles

Carew Castle - Magnificent Norman Castle and mill. Two hour guided tours and resource packs. From £2 per person, teachers free. Tel: 01646 651782 Visit: www.carewcastle.com

Pembroke Castle - Well-preserved 13th Century fortress, birthplace of Tudor dynasty. One hour tours and resource packs, from £1.50 per person. Tel: 01646 681510 Visit: www.pembrokecastle.co.uk

Manorbier Castle - Open Easter – Sept. Ideal visit to combine with St. James Church & Manorbier beach. From £1.50 per person and discount s for large groups. Tel: 01834 871394 Visit: www.manorbiercastle.co.uk

Castle Henllys - Iron age fort, scene of BBC1’s The Iron Age. ½ hr guided tour and resource pack. Open April – October. Activities from £1 per person and free entry for large groups. Tel: 01239 891319 Visit: www.castellhenllys.com

Natural history and conservation

Caldey Island - A beautiful Island just a 15-minute boat trip from the idyllic seaside resort of Tenby and home to a priory of Cistercian monks. In the small village you can buy the perfumes, chocolate and shortbread made on the island. A walk up to the Lighthouse opens up spectacular panoramic views of the Pembrokeshire Coast, Tenby and the Preseli Hills, the Gower Peninsula and Lundy Island. Or you may prefer simply to relax on the expansive sandy beach at Priory Bay, perhaps enjoy a snack at the Tea Gardens, or take a leisurely picnic in the peaceful, pollution-free surroundings of this unique island. Tel: 01834 844453 Visit: www.caldey-island.co.uk

Skomer Island- Skomer is an enchanting island with just about everything an island nature reserve should include and is one of the most important wildlife sites in Europe. A 15-minute boat ride from Martin’s Haven across the often-turbulent waters of the Jack Sound, Skomer measures 2 miles, east to west; and almost 1.5 miles, north to south. For bird watchers, this makes it one of the best sites to visit in Europe, especially during springtime, when the bluebells and coastal flowers (sea and red campion, pink thrift) present a wonderful coloured carpet for the birds to land on. The sheer cliffs support Guillemots (14,000 individuals), Kittiwakes (2,000 pairs), Razorbills (3,500 individuals) and Fulmars (700 pairs). Perhaps the most popular bird to observe on Skomer is the comical “Pembrokeshire Parrot”, the Puffin; over 6000 pairs breed on the island each year. The world’s largest colony of Manx Shearwaters (over 150,000 breeding pairs) is also resident. Curlews, Short-Eared Owls (who prey on the unique Skomer Vole), Buzzards, Kestrels, Peregrine and Oystercatchers also make their home here. The beaches are a year round home to one of the largest seal colonies in the southwest (up to 200), and porpoises and sometimes dolphins can be seen fishing and playing around the rocky coast.

Dale Sailing - Skomer, Skokholm & Grassholm Island safaris and boat trips. Prices from £8 per person.
Tel: 0800 0284090 Visit: www.dale-sailing.co.uk

Manor House Wild Animal Park - Wide variety of wildlife, kids petting farm, falconry displays. Situated in Tenby. Group and school rates available. Tel: 01646651201 Visit: www.manorhousewildanimalpark.co.uk

Folly Farm - Family Adventure Park with farm, zoo, fun fair, go-karts & theatre. School/group rates from £3 per person Tel: 01834 812731 Visit: www.folly-farm.co.uk

Fun and Adventure

Outer Reef Surf School - Full range of surfing courses from half day to one week. Outdoor education delivered to your door from £25 per person. Tel: 01646 680070 Visit: www.outerreefsurfschool.com

Oakwood Theme Park – with roller coaster, boating lake, bob sleighs, mini-golf & more! Group and school discounts available. Tel: 01834 861889 Visit: www.oakwoodthemepark.co.uk

Heatherton Park - Bumper boats, pitch and put, go-karts, archery, laser clay shooting, paint ball and lots more! Pay when you play from £4.50 per person. YHA guests can get a discounted family ticket for £40.
Tel: 01646 651025 Visit www.heatherton.co.uk