Summer adventures in Pembrokeshire

Celebrate summer in Pembrokeshire with the National Trust as our special places welcome a packed programme of events and activities.

From guided walks, sports sessions and a summer fete to pond dipping, beach cleans and Tudor history, we’ve got lots (and lots!) of ideas on things to see and do in Pembrokeshire in July and August.

Here are some of our highlights, but don’t forget to check the what’s on guide for our full listings of events and activities taking place this summer.

Coast with the most

National Trust The Great British Beach Clean

Help with our beach cleans 

Our Big Beach Clean Challenge continues over the summer at Marloes Sands and Abermawr. Come and do your bit for our coastline!

Rock pooling at Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters, East Sussex.

Try crab catching 

Head to Solva Harbour for an afternoon of crab catching. Our drop-in sessions are great fun for the whole family.

Children enjoying the Seashore Safari

Go on a Seashore Safari 

Venture to Broad Haven South and be one of the first to try our Stackpole Seashore Safari; an exciting new nature trail.

Summer walks
The rose garden in summer

Enjoy summer walks 

With summer here, it's the perfect time to get outdoors for a walk and explore the best of Pembrokeshire's landscape. From heritage strolls to scenic rambles, here are five of our favourite walks that'll keep the whole family entertained.

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Wild play

A family toasting marshmallows over an open camp fire at Colby Woodland Garden, Pembrokeshire.

Back to basics 

Get stuck in with a bushcraft survival session at Colby Woodland Garden. From fire lighting to den building, it’s a must for outdoor explorers!

Close-up of Tudor toys

Tudor time travel 

Time travel to the 15th century at the Tudor Merchant's House and uncover eerie superstitions. Dress up in traditional costume and get hands-on with history.

A boy looks closely at his findings from stream dipping.

Try pond dipping 

See what lies beneath with pond dipping in our underwater worlds at Colby Woodland Garden. Our guided sessions are taking place in August.

A summer of sport
Children enjoying the fun run

Keeping active 

Use the natural environment to stay fit this summer! Join us for family fun and fitness, beach circuits, yoga sessions and a weekly estate run at Stackpole. Our Stackpole Striders programme of activities is suitable for all ages and abilities.

Let the outdoors move you

A flavour of the area

Visitors watching cattle at Southwood Farm

Southwood Farm Summer Fete 

Join us for a celebration of food, farming and local produce at our Southwood Farm Summer Fete on Sunday 5 August.

Visitors at the Boathouse tea room, Stackpole Quay

Summer Sundays 

Make the most of the longer days and spend a summer Sunday at the Boathouse Tea-room for live music and a tasty BBQ.

A group camping at Gupton Farm

Be our guest 

For a real flavour of the area, come and stay! We’re lucky enough to care for holiday cottages, a campsite and group accommodation in Pembrokeshire.

More to explore
Family taking part in a beach clean

What's on in Pembrokeshire 

Take a look at our what's on listings for a full guide of events and activities taking place in Pembrokeshire this summer.

Dates for the diary

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