Stackpole

Footprints in the sand — Go for a coastal walk at Stackpole

Important notice -

All our houses, gardens, parks, toilets, cafes, shops and car parks are now closed to further restrict the spread of coronavirus.

Discover Stackpole’s beautiful stretch of coastline for yourself. With award-winning sandy beaches, tranquil wooded valleys, wildlife-rich lily ponds, walking trails and watersports, there’s lots to see and do.

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Coronavirus update

From end of Tuesday 24 March, we closed all our car parks to further restrict the spread of coronavirus. This followed the decision to close our parks and gardens in addition to our houses, shops and cafes. We urge people to stay local and observe social distancing. Please do not travel.

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Things to see and do

Looking down to Barafundle Bay from coast path

Beaches and coastline

The Stackpole Estate is home to some of the most dramatic coastline and idyllic beaches anywhere in the UK. Soaking up the seaside scenery here is easy.

View across Bosherston Pond at Stackpole

Bosherston Lakes and Stackpole Court

Stackpole’s historic designed landscape is grade I listed and the perfect contrast to the rugged, windswept beauty of the surrounding coast.

Important update on Welsh Government legislation

New Welsh Government legislation; Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (Wales) Regulations 2020 has now come into force. This affects access to certain public paths and land accessible by the public. Please check back for updates and information about which areas are affected.

Stackpole mountain bike trail

Step it up a gear by following our new mountain bike trail through Castle Dock and Cheriton Bottom Woods. There are over 4 miles of climbs, twists, turns and jumps to enjoy all set against an epic background.

Kayaking and coasteering

Make a splash with kayaking and coasteering from Stackpole Quay. Join in with guided sessions and see Pembrokeshire's coast from a different angle.

Useful to know

Visitors using the new beach wheelchair — Follow our route to Broad Haven South beach

Accessibility at Stackpole

Take a look at our Stackpole accessibility guide for information on borrowing mobility vehicles, recommended routes and some handy hints on getting around, facilities and things to see and do.

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History

History of the Stackpole Estate

Step back in time and uncover centuries worth of heritage across the estate. The area has certainly seen its share of boom and bust over the years.

Timeline of Stackpole's past

Follow Stackpole through the ages, from ancient standing stones and world wars right up until the present day. The estate came into our care in 1976.

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Our work

Behind-the-scenes at Stackpole

Go behind-the-scenes at National Trust Stackpole and learn more about our ranger work on the estate with our monthly blog.

General

Toilets - Stackpole Quay car park, Broad Haven South car park, Bosherston Lily Ponds car park, Freshwater West car park and Court site exhibition centre.

Parking - For Bosherston Lakes and Broad Haven South car parks: SA71 5DR, for Stackpole Court car park: SA71 5DE and for Stackpole Quay car park: SA71 5LS. Parking charges apply, free parking for NT members. Day tickets are valid on that day in all National Trust car parks in Pembrokeshire.

Electric vehicle charging points at Stackpole Centre and Stackpole Quay car park.

The Boathouse Tea-room at Stackpole Quay - traditional Pembrokeshire fayre

Picnic areas - enjoy a picnic at Barafundle and Broad Haven South beaches or at Stackpole Court site.

Group, family and schools accommodation is on offer at the Stackpole Centre

Dogs - due to livestock grazing, dogs should be kept on leads when walking around Stackpole Warren, the coastal grassland between Barafundle and Broad Haven South and around Bosherston Lakes.

Exhibition centre, refreshments and toilets at the Courtsite

Family

Family rambler packs available from our visitor car parks with four different routes across the estate

Kayaking, coasteering and surfing activities suitable from age 8

Family friendly holiday cottages at Stackpole Centre and Stackpole Quay

Family friendly events and activities all year round

Suitable for school groups

Access

Mobility parking - blue-badge parking bays at Stackpole Quay, Broad Haven South, Bosherston and at Stackpole Centre.

Adapted toilets - at Stackpole Quay, Bosherston and Broad Haven South car parks.

Pathways - lakeside path of hard fine gravel links Bosherston Lakes near Stackpole Centre to Broad Haven South beach. A tarmac trail with a 1:12 gradient links Eight Arch Bridge to Stackpole Centre and a long 1:15 gradient path links Stackpole Centre to Stackpole Court. The pathways are only suitable for off-road wheelchairs and all terrain pushchairs. Please note the paths are narrow in sections and unsuitable for twin pushchairs.

Boat House- an adapted bird hide near Eight Arch Bridge, accessible from the lakeside path.

We do have a beach wheelchair and tramper available to borrow for use around the estate. Please get in touch with queries.

Further accessibility info is available at: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stackpole/features/accessibility-at-stackpole

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	Gift Aid	Standard
Amount paid by visitor	£11.00	£10.00
Tax refund from Government*	£2.75	£0.00
Total received by the National Trust	£13.75	£10.00

Stackpole

Important notice -

More about this place

Coronavirus update

Things to see and do

Beaches and coastline

Bosherston Lakes and Stackpole Court

Important update on Welsh Government legislation

Stackpole mountain bike trail

Kayaking and coasteering

Accessibility at Stackpole

History

History of the Stackpole Estate

Timeline of Stackpole's past

Our work

Behind-the-scenes at Stackpole

Stackpole Centre

Freshwater West and Gupton Farm

Cleddau Woodlands

Tudor Merchant's House

Colby Woodland Garden

Marloes Sands and Mere

Stackpole

Important notice -

History

Our work

Facilities and access

General

Family

Access

Overview

Discover Stackpole’s beautiful stretch of coastline for yourself. With award-winning sandy beaches, tranquil wooded valleys, wildlife-rich lily ponds, walking trails and watersports, there’s lots to see and do.

How to get here

Prices

Admission free

What is Gift Aid?

Opening times

Important notice -

Saturday 4 April

Sunday 5 April

Monday 6 April

Tuesday 7 April

Wednesday 8 April

Thursday 9 April

Friday 10 April

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