Local Attractions

Soak up the tranquillity of South Wales and the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Relax in gorgeous surroundings with stunning views and a blue flag beach right on your doorstep. The region provides fantastic days out, exploring a variety of local areas.

Attractions near Lydstep Beach

Tenby in South Wales

Tenby

Tenby is a delightful harbour town and seaside resort, and it would be difficult to find a more picturesque setting. Walk along Tenby’s South Beach toward Giltar Point and the start of the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path for fantastic views of Caldey Island.

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Feast your eyes on the stunning landscape of rugged cliffs, sandy beaches and wooded estuaries at the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. As Britain’s only truly coastal National Park, Pembrokeshire presents an area where people and nature co-exist, as well a place of sanctuary for wildlife.

Manorbier Castle

Manorbier Castle

Enjoy a scenic drive to Manorbier Castle, through some of the most scenic areas of Pembrokeshire. Overlooking a beautiful unspoilt beach, Manorbier brings history to life with life size figures of children of the Tudor period and some prisoners in the dungeon. Explore the beautiful walled gardens or enjoy a light meal in the stylish café.

Caldey Island

Caldey Island

Caldey Island, one of the Holy Islands, is home to the Cistercian monks who continue a tradition which began there in Celtic times. More than a thousand years of prayer and quiet living have made this remote and beautiful island a haven of tranquillity and peace.

Carew Castle

Carew Castle and Tidal Mill

The magnificent Carew Castle has a history spanning 2000 years. Set in a stunning location overlooking a 23 acre millpond, the castle displays the development from a Norman fortification into an Elizabethan country house. The site incorporates an impressive 11th century Celtic Cross, the only restored Tidal Mill in Wales, a medieval bridge and a picnic area, all linked by a delightful mile-round walk.

Gwilli Steam Railway

Gwili Steam Railway

Set in the breathtaking Carmarthenshire hills, the volunteer run Gwili Steam Railway is the only steam standard gauge railway operating in South West Wales and is a living reminder of a Great Western Railway branch line. . The trip down memory lane starts at Bronwydd Arms Station. The steam train then follows the route originally taken by the ‘Carmarthen to Aberystwyth’ line, coming to a halt at Danycoed.

National Wetland Centre

National Wetland Centre

This 500 acre Reserve is renowned for being one of the finest estuary sites for wildfowl and wading birds.

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