Local places to visit
Example from the Slate Workshop
Shell House - click on images for more pictures
National coracle museum
An otter at the Welsh wildlife centre
Cilgerran castle
Teifi valley railway
Cardigan near the mouth of the river Teifi
Newport sands viewed from the Parrog
Mwnt beach
Situated in picturesque west Pembrokeshire there are a host of local attractions to suit all interests.
- Slate Workshop at LLangolman
- Established in 1985, The Slate Workshop is in a renovated corn mill beside the Eastern Cleddau River. It is here that they produce fine lettering and creative designs in Welsh Slate, using both traditional craftsmanship and modern methods.
- Shell House at Cilwendeg
- The Shell House at Cilwendeg, is one of the most unusual garden buildings in West Wales. A rare surviving example of the picturesque rustic style that was fashionable in the late Georgian period. It is hidden within a woodland glade to the south of the mansion, protected by ancient laurel bushes and guarded by sentinel boulders of roughly hewn white quartz. The building emerges out of this romantic gloom as a glittering pavilion combining classical poise and symmetry, Gothic detailing and rustic ornament. Although the exterior is attractive it is the interior that provides the most remarkable surprise. The walls and ceiling are encrusted with shells and fragments of glass, arranged in panels of considerable complexity. The proprietors of Ailgynnau B&B are key holders and guests may have a private viewing.
- Description taken from the article in "Heritage in Wales" by permission of Cadw.
- The National Coracle Centre (SN270416) <2 miles
- The national coracle centre at Cenarth is set in the grounds of a 17th century flour mill beside the beautiful Cenarth falls famed for its Salmon Leaps and 200 year old Bridge over the Teifi River. It has a fascinating exhibition of coracles from Wales and around the world including India, Vietnam, Iraq and North America.
- The Welsh Wildlife Centre (SN185447) - 7 miles
- From river and marsh to ancient woodland, the Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve is home to an incredible variety of flora and fauna. Based around different nature trails numerous seasonal birds may be seen as well as the otters, badgers, squirrels and water voles that haunt the woods throughout the year. Open all year round.
- Cilgerran Castle (SN195432) - 5 miles
- The magnificent Cilgerran castle stands on a precipitous, craggy promontory overlooking the river Teifi where it merges with the Plysgog stream. Dating back beyond the 12th century, its position where the Teifi reaches its tidal limit meant it was able to control both the natural crossing point and the passage of seagoing ships.
- Bro-Meidan Gardens (SN176384) - 5 miles
- Bro-Meigan has 6.5 acres of lovely gardens from a wild dingle with natural springs, a birdwatchers paradise, to more formal gardens. A garden full of perfume and an incredible range of plants. Panoramic views of the Preseli Hills and many seating areas.
- National Woollen Museum (SN355392) - 9 miles
- The National Woollen Museum presents the history of the Welsh woollen industry in the village that was once the centre of the industry. Shirts and shawls, blankets and bedcovers, woollen stockings and socks, were made and sold in the surrounding markets, clothing the workers of Wales and exported around the world.
- Teifi Valley Railway (SN357407) - 7 miles
- Starting from the village of Henllan near Newcastle Emlyn is the Teifi valley railway. The 2' gauge railway offers steam hauled trains on a four mile round trip along the wooded valley of the river Teifi, offering relaxing views of the valley and river throughout the journey. All the coaches are modern, built by the enthusiasts, but the locomotives are historic narrow gauge engines still in steam and working today as intended by their builders.
- Castell Henllys (SN117391) - 10 miles
- Castell Henllys is a reconstructed Iron Age hill fort. Site of BBC1's "Surviving the Iron Age", living images of prehistory can be seen here. Step into the past and explore the furnished Iron age buildings , the ancient livestock breeds and the remains of prehistoric bones excavated at the site.
- Cardigan (SN175450) - 9 miles
- Cardigan is an ancient Welsh cultural and commercial centre on the Teifi estuary, now a thriving market town famous for its many festivals. The town sits above the wide expanse of Cardigan Bay, which is designated as a Special Area of Conservation. The Bay supports a population of bottlenose dolphins, porpoises and grey seals. Cardigan also has a theatre, Theatr Mwldan, which hosts a wide range of professional and amateur theatre, cinema, music and dance productions. Three miles to the North is Poppit sands, an extensive sandy beach backed by dunes.
- Newcastle Emlyn (SN305405) - 5 miles
- A bustling market town in the Teifi Valley with a variety of shops, pubs and eateries as well as a ruined castle, covered market and theatre.
- Newport (SN055391) - 14 miles
- An attractive little town, Newport is sited on the estuary of the River Nevern. There are two beaches, Newport Parrog in the town and the long dune-backed expanse of Newport Sands. The town has a good selection of restaurants, cafes, pubs, shops and galleries.
- Mwnt and Penbryn beaches (SN193519/278518 ) - 11/15 miles
- Mwnt is a beach of outstanding beauty and undeveloped character. Penbryn, at almost a mile long, is spacious and totally unspoilt. It extends westwards to Tresaith, which can be reached at low tide. Both beaches are managed by the National Trust (free parking for members).