Free Croeso / Welcome A Visitor’s Guide to PEMBROKE & PEMBROKE DOCK
PEMBROKE CHAMBER OF TRADE & PEMBROKE DOCK CHAMBER OF TRADE PEMBROKE & PEMBROKE DOCK JOINT TWINNING & TOURISM COMMITTEE 2009 - 10 2009
1 A Welcome from Jamie
Welcome to South Pembrokeshire - my neck of the woods - the place where I grew up and I am proud to call home. Jamie Owen is one of Pembroke Visitors to Pembrokeshire are often understandably drawn to Dock’s most well known faces. the beaches of the south of the county and the mountains He is a BBC Wales news in the north - but for my money, it’s worth taking some time reader, hosts a regular radio wandering around Pembroke and Pembroke Dock. Some of show, has fronted a number of documentaries based in Wales, the most interesting places to visit in Wales are off the usual and is a popular author. predictable tourist trail.
A Dockyard Town Wind the clock back to the 1850’s and this place was one of the most important ship building centres in Britain. Did you know that five royal yachts were built at Pembroke Dock? HMS Duke of Wellington, the largest three-deck man of war ever built was launched from the slips in 1852. It saw service during the Crimean War as the flagship of Admiral Napier. This was the only Royal Dockyard in Wales. If you walk around the Dockyard walls, which still stand today - just imagine the hundreds Quayside Cafe & Interiors of people making some of the most important vessels in the world not so long ago. Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm Take some time to go inside the Guntower Museum on Front Street to see how important this military base once was and wander past the old Dockyard buildings now restored to their former glory. When the age of ship building had passed, Pembroke Dock’s next military chapter was again on the international stage; the town became home to the largest flying-boat base on earth with over Historic award one hundred based here. Pembroke Dock became critical to the battle of the Atlantic. If you want winning building North Quay, Pembroke, a pilot’s eye view of what it must have felt like to fly here, walk up to the Cleddau Bridge and look Pembrokeshire SA71 4NU Quayside Cafe serving down on a spectacular view. delicious home cooked 01646 684290 Historic Pembroke food using fresh [email protected] Pembrokeshire Produce Pembroke’s history is much older; leave the car behind and walk along its medieval streets and www.vintage-interiors.net you’ll see handsome buildings, bustling streets lined with Tudor and Georgian houses, all cowering Cake & desserts in the shadow of the spectacular castle, built to put the fear of God into the troublesome locals. simply “to die for” These days it’s open to the public with the friendliest of welcomes. The castle is in first rate Aspirational leather & condition with so much to explore. It is the only castle in Britain to be constructed over a cavern. hardwood furniture You don’t have to be little to enjoy a few hours wandering around the ramparts and letting your imagination run wild. Gifts Harry Tudor was born in Pembroke Castle in 1457. He went on to found a Royal dynasty that would lay the foundations of modern Britain. Without Pembroke Castle the world would have been a very different place. So you see, Pembroke and Pembroke Dock have always been at the heart of the world’s great events. Of course many places in Britain can offer you bucket loads of history like our two towns, but here you’ll find the welcome warmer, the hospitality more generous and the smiles longer lasting. Have a wonderful time.
2 3 to admire the climbers spread-eagled on the Contents A Tourist’s Dream sheer drops. You don’t have to be a hiker to see these views however as there is road access at Page 3...... A Welcome from Jamie The beautiful peninsula of South St Govan’s Chapel and Stack Rocks. This area is Page 5 - 6...... A Tourist’s Dream – around and about in South Pembrokeshire Pembrokeshire is a tourist’s dream of leafy also a magnet for bird lovers in spring and early Page 8 - 9...... The Historic Town of Pembroke lanes, quiet villages and fabulous beaches. summer as the cliffs are filled with a cacophony Page 18 - 19...... Map of Pembroke & Pembroke Dock Add stunning cliff-top scenery, picturesque of sea birds nesting on mind bogglingly tiny Page 22 - 23 ...... Pembroke Dock - A Town Founded on Ships harbours, woodland walks and delightful ledges above the huge drops. Page 27 ...... Buffalo Bill and the Pembroke Dock Heritage Trail lily ponds and there is more than enough Page 29...... Local Attractions for any visitor to enjoy as they relax to the Page 31...... The Ghostly Lady of HMS Asp quieter pace of these parts. Page 32...... Useful Information Page 34...... Freshwater West - Where Harry Potter meets Robin Hood All of this can be reached within fifteen minutes from the central locations of Pembroke and This guide is published by Pembroke Chamber of Trade, Pembroke Dock Chamber of Trade and Pembroke Dock, making these towns a great Pembroke & Pembroke Dock Town Councils Joint Twinning & Tourism Committee. base for your holiday. Many thanks to all the advertisers and Chevron for their sponsorship Encompassed to the north by the boat filled Local information and further copies of this guide are obtainable from: inlets of the Milford Haven Estuary and to the Pembroke Town Council, Town Hall, Main Street, Pembroke. Tel. 01646 683092 south by the Atlantic swells off the dramatic e-mail [email protected] sea cliffs of St Govan’s Head. This area offers Pembroke Dock Town Council, Pater Hall, Pembroke Dock. Tel. 01646 684410 an unsurpassed variety of activities at a pace e-mail [email protected] that allows you to truly unwind. Whether you are looking for the charming simplicity of a safe Design & Print by Monddi Dimond Press, Well Hill, Pembroke and sandy, family friendly beach, or something All information is correct at the time of going to press. FRONT COVER PHOTOGRAPHS and others by Pembrokeshire Photography more ruggedly adventurous, it’s all here!
OPEN ALL On certain days during the year, the Ministry of YEAR Defence zone still further west is open and then walkers can again stretch their legs on the more empty stretches of the coast path as it continues A fascinating Castle visit past amazing rock formations near Linney Head and on to Freshwater West. This glorious long with stunning exhibitions sandy beach is not recommended for swimming that will captivate all ages... although the rolling Atlantic breakers make it a Climbers converge from all parts for some of the hugely popular destination for surfers. National !""$ ' $ $!" best limestone sea cliffs in Britain, while walkers and world championships are held here. It also % #"' ! delight in the views from the higher tops they is fabulous for exploring rock-pools and has a !' # also seek out the undulating sandstone cliffs vast area of these to explore. A few miles further and sandy bays of Manorbier, Swan Lake and on is Angle Bay, yet another spacious and safe Adult: £3.50 Conc: £2.50 Freshwater East, Barafundle and Broad Haven. family beach on the far west tip of the peninsula. Under 5’s FREE All these beaches are perfect for a day out with This is the end of the road westward and its lack Family ticket: £10.00 (2 $ #" $ ! the family with easy car access for most or a of through traffic gives Angle village a uniquely beautiful cliff-top stroll for a short distance. quiet feel. For the keen walkers there are more superb ! & #! views from the majestic cliffs further west at St No doubt everyone has their own favourite www.pembrokecastle.co.uk. Govan’s Chapel, Stack Rocks and the famous place along the coastline. The famous Welsh Tel: 01646 684585 / 681510 Green Bridge of Wales. Here walkers and traveller and chronicler from centuries ago, climbers mingle as the “less adventurous” stop Geraldus Cambrensis, called Manorbier the most 4 5 delectable spot in Wales, but there are many who would give this accolade to Barafundle Bay, surely a sand and sun worshippers’ paradise to Feel the Magic at rival any in the world.
It’s not just the coastline that makes South West Pembrokeshire so great for visitors, as there is so much to see elsewhere. The impressive Norman castle at Pembroke is a must, if only for the spectacular view from the top of the keep, while Carew and Manorbier castles are also well worth a visit. The Bishops Palace at Lamphey is another historic monument of note. Many visitors make a beeline for the glorious Lily Ponds at Bosherston which have delightful walks of various lengths alongside them. Visitors can enjoy the swans and birdlife which abound here or take a longer stroll down to the golden sands of Broad Haven Beach. Visitors have been coming here for many years and so it’s no surprise that a host of welcoming inns and cafes are available Purveyors of Mythical to cater for all appetites. It’s all part of the and Fantastical Creatures welcome we like to give visitors who come Great and Small here for the relaxed and warm atmosphere WWWDRAGONALLEYCOUK that makes South Pembrokeshire so special.
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6 7 Photograph by Mr Gene Rycroft Photograph The Historic Town of Pembroke
Historic buildings, speciality shops, welcoming inns and restaurants and a wealth of activities for all the family - all within a short drive of some of the finest beaches and coastal scenery in Britain. No wonder Pembroke is such a popular destination for holiday visitors. Pembroke’s unique setting has long dictated its lay-out. The town straddles a narrow limestone Farmers’ Markets held on alternate Saturdays in Pembroke is blessed with a wealth of wildlife on ridge, at the seaward end of which stands the Pembroke Town Hall or the Country Market held its doorstep, and a stroll along Pembroke’s Mill mighty Norman castle. Tidal creeks helped every Thursday morning at the same venue. Pond Walk is a must for all the family. As many defend the medieval settlement from attack, as as 100 majestic swans can be seen on the did the battlemented stone walls and towers pond most days - a spectacular sight, especially which still encircle much of the town. when taking to the air or landing. Pembroke’s merchants grew rich on the sea- The spectacular castle is the obvious starting As well as swans, look out for coot, moorhen, trade from the town quays and built the fine point for any visit to Pembroke. One of the mallard, little grebe, little egret, heron and Georgian houses that now line the town’s finest and best preserved medieval fortifications cormorant. If you are very lucky you may bustling and vibrant Main Street. Though large in the country, it also plays host to a great glimpse a kingfisher or traces of our rather shy vessels rarely venture up to Pembroke these number of family activities each summer, from otter population. And at dusk, the bats leave days, the quays still form an attractive focal Shakespearean drama to archery and falconry their roosts to hunt over the pond. point of the town; the South Quay is the main demonstrations. Don’t miss the amazing Wogan venue for the annual Pembroke Festival. Cavern deep below the Great Hall. To discover even more of our local wildlife, visit Holyland Community Wood which surrounds But Pembroke is much more than just a castle, much of the Upper Mill Pond. Boardwalks - and a good way of discovering what else the accessible by wheelchair - allow you to explore town has to offer is to follow the marked town a variety of wildlife-rich habitats, from ancient trail. This easy walk takes in all the town’s most woodlands to meadows and reed-beds. Guided important landmarks, from medieval houses walks are sometimes available - check the and Norman churches to Victorian chapels and noticeboard outside the town hall for details of the unusual ‘gazebo’. these tours and for a host of other activities in The trail also takes in the colourful length of and around the town. Main Street. Pembroke was for many years the market town for the area, where farmers’ wives would do their shopping while their husbands haggled over livestock, and Main Street still has a rich legacy of shops and businesses of every description catering for the needs of locals and visitors alike. Other needs are catered for by a wide range of restaurants, inns and cafes, many of them specialising in the use of the wonderful local produce. To appreciate fully the quality and range of Pembrokeshire produce, try to visit the 8 9 Wholesale & Retail suppliers of Pembroke Town Your Guide to High Quality Fruit, Vegetables & Flowers Hall Murals WHAT’S ON... FALCONRY SHOWS Pembroke Castle 26th May; 21st July; 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th August
19 Main Street 18 High Street KNIGHTS OF LONGSHANKS Pembroke Narberth Pembroke Castle Sunday 24th & Monday 25th May 01646 687046 01834 861880 Pembroke Town Hall Open Monday to Friday 9am - 1pm GHOST WHISPERERS Paranormal investigation Carew Castle Saturday 13th June GARDEN PARTY Delicatessen: A large selection of Welsh produce At Angle Hall and speciality foods from around the world Sunday 14th June MEXICAN STREET PARTY FREE LOCAL DELIVERY Town Centre, Pembroke Dock Saturday 20th June FUN IN THE PARK Home Accessories Memorial Park, Pembroke Dock Sunday 21st June The Room & Gift Store OWEN MONEY (Top Welsh Comedian) Carew Pavilion The Victorian facade of The Room stands out Friday 26th June from the crowd at the far side of Pembroke Main Street. As you glimpse, the window displays catch the eye with the carefully choreographed collections of lovely things for the home and wonderful gifts for friends. A drift of seasonal fragrance welcomes you at the door. The Room stocks a delicious range of home fragrances and goodies for the bathing beauties. As you venture further into the shop you will Please come and browse and enjoy be surprised to find more rooms beautifully the relaxed and friendly atmosphere. displaying interseting glassware, crafts and Ample parking available. handmade jewellery. All the pieces carefully A series of wall panels .BJO4USFFUt1FNCSPLF chosen for their looks but also their “lightness Sandra depicting the history of 1FNCSPLFTIJSFt4")/ on the wallet”. Pembroke painted by 5FM t'BY husband and wife team, &NBJMPXFOPXFO!HMPCBMOFUDPVL George and Jeanne Lewis ³ôÚ"J¨Ú4ÜÐvvÜÚaÚ.v£XЬvÚaÚ4׳Ú#ÚÚ7vhÚô³ØØÚØ{سôØÚaÚÜvЬ¬£VÜvÓb¬À¨vÜ of Pembroke, are nearing XXXPXFOBOEPXFODPVL completion. 10 11 Your Guide to WHAT’S ON... 3 COUNTIES BIG BAND Stackpole Centre. Saturday 27th June CALL 01646 689809 PEMBROKE RIVER RALLY South Quay. Saturday 4th July 07967 142874 FRESH FRUIT & VEGETABLES PEMBROKE FESTIVAL Concerts at many venues BAKERY, OFF LICENCE nd th Welcome to Pembrokeshire. Available 7 days a week Thursday 2 - Sunday 5 July FRESH COFFEE MACHINE Calls to your home office available. 9am until 6pm anywhere CONVENIENT SHOPPING PEMBROKE RFC CARNIVAL Also to your caravan, tent or boat. in Pembrokeshire. th OPEN 7 DAYS Saturday 11 July • Viruses removed. Ask for Andrew • Start-up problems cleared. or Jane. 8IFOZPVOFFEVTNPTU MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM (outdoor production) Stackpole Centre • Broadband installation. th th 18 Main St, Pembroke, Pembs Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 July • Internet issues resolved. www.pcdoctor.eu.com • Basic training given. [email protected] SOUTH PEMBS. GOLF CLUB OPEN WEEK Pembroke Dock. 18th - 26th July
MARCHER STUARTS Pembroke Castle Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th July
ANGLE REGATTA Angle in aid of RNLI Saturday 1st August.
KNIGHTS ET ARMIS Newsagents, Lottery, Off Licence, Pembroke Castle Convenience Foods and Grocery. Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd August. Paypoint, Cash Machine & Cuisine de France Old Cross Saws 3 East End Square Albion Stores Main Street, Pembroke Pembroke Pembroke Dock (01646) 682475 Open 6am-9pm Open 6am-10pm 7 days a week Real Ale, Pub Food, 7 days a week Sky Sports, Accommodation. 01646 682476 01646 682215 Outside bar service available.
12 13 Your Guide to INSURANCE JOHN POYERS’ PEMBROKE BREWERY Middlegate Hotel MOBILE BAR SERVICE All rooms en-suite. Colour TV/Tea, Coffee facilities. Secure car park to rear. WHAT’S ON... SERVICES Cafeteria - Open daily for Breakfasts, Lunches, Teas, Coffee, Light Snacks,Vegetarians catered for. MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Cavalier Inn - Good selection of Beers, Wines and Spirits. Pembroke Castle SPECIALISTS IN Liquidz Nightclub - See venue board for details. Smart Dress. th th The management reserves the right of admission. Tuesday to Friday 4, 5, 6 & 7 August. MOTOR • HOUSEHOLD • COMMERCIAL 7.30pm 41 - 43 Main St. Pembroke SA71 4JS & SHOP PACKAGES Tel. (01646) 622442 PEMBROKE TOWN & COUNTRY SHOW Lamphey (all day) COLOUR PHOTOCOPYING & Wednesday 5th August. FAX SERVICE ALSO AVAILABLE QUINS RFC CARNIVAL CALL FOR A QUOTE TODAY! PROVIDERS OF Pembroke Dock LICENSED BARS Geoff Davies Saturday 8th August. 61 MAIN STREET FOR ALL OUTDOOR ASSOCIATES LTD. PEMBROKE SA71 4DA & INDOOR EVENTS Chartered Accountants SEALED KNOT & CRAFTS Pembroke Castle Tel: (01646) 621374 Fax: (01646) 621182 th th Email: [email protected] Tel: John on Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 August. FOR ALL YOUR K & K INSURANCE SERVICES IS AUTHORISED AND REGULATED BY 01646 682537 OR 07826 033651 MONKTON HORTICULTURAL SHOW THE FINANCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITY ACCOUNTING REQUIREMENTS REGISTRATION NUMBER 300095 & VILLAGE FAYRE 1pm on Monkton Village Green Tel 01646 685656 Saturday 15th August WYTHE RETINUE Fax 01646 687049 Pembroke Castle 15th & 16th August. 27 Main Street, Pembroke Pembrokeshire SA71 4JS COMPANY OF CHIVALRY (Reg. Office) Pembroke Castle nd rd Co. Registered in Cardiff No. 3286604 22 & 23 August. www.gdaccounting.co.uk SHAKESPEARE’S 12th NIGHT Pembroke Castle 23rd August. 7.30pm
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We are a trdaitional Welsh inn with a modern twist in watch batteries and straps the medieval castle town of Pembroke. Jewellery repair service KINGS ARMS Tastefully refurbished throughout to provide 19 HOTEL comfortable en-suite bedrooms. Dine in style beside an Trophies and engraving service ! LEICESTER HOUSE open log fire with fine cuisine freshly prepared by our Gift Shop acclaimed chefs. 6 HAMILTON TERRACE, MAIN STREET, Pembroke’s oldest hostelry Gardens overlooking the Mill Pond. Car parking to rear. PEMBROKE, PEMBROKESHIRE SA71 4DE 3 Willings Passage, TEL: 01646 682582 Tel: (01646) 684602 Fax: (01646) 687456 · Pembroke SA71 4JS TEL/FAX: 01646 687160 Email: [email protected] Lunch and dinner served every day www.coachhousehotel.uk.com [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] in the old world ambience of Pembroke’s most traditional town hostelry. Local seafoods Welsh meats and poultry Vegetarian specialities all sizzling with flavour. Candlemakers & stockists of a wide variety of candles, accessories, scented and hand crafted Large range of wines goods, as well as a selection of unusual gifts. and traditional ales Personalised Candle Service: - a real ‘local’ bar. We specialise in placing an image of your choice on a candle. Wedding - Anniversaries Comfortable bedrooms - - Birthdays - Family Portraits - Pets. Please a base for all outdoor pastimes - contact us for details. fishing, walking, sailing or business. * Candles * Jewellery Pebbles · * Candle Holders * Hand-crafted Goods * Oil Burners * Gift Sets * Zodiac Keyrings * Ashcatchers & Smokeboxes MAIN STREET * Gifts * Zodiac Gifts * Special Occasion Candles * Insense * Decorative Oil Lamps * Simmering Granules PEMBROKE * Soap * Lamp Oil * Relaxation Music CDs Tel: (01646) 683611 * Bath Treats * Pot Pourri * Essential Oils * Decorative Glass Fax: (01646) 682335 Wanton Wax & Wicked Wicks, Castle Terrace, Pembroke, SA71 4LA Tel: 0774 777 4759 e-mail: [email protected]
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Main Street, Pembroke, Pembs. Our unique building is equipped with audio visual equipment and full kitchen facilities. Tel: (01646) 686886 Why not call in and enjoy the magnifi cent murals Tudor Square, Tenby, Pembs. Stores at PEMBROKE and TENBY depicting the history of Pembroke from the Stone Age www.edgesurf.co.uk to the 20th century Tel: (01834) 842413 www.llewelynsports.co.uk For more information contact: Pembroke Town Council (01646) 683092 Email [email protected] (Offi ce hours 9am – 1pm Monday – Friday)
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20 21 Pembroke Dock A Town Founded on Ships
For a town which is not yet two hundred as well as a thriving boatyard. There are short unsurpassed in Pembrokeshire. On a fine day, Some visitors pop in for the wide range of years old, there is a wealth of history to be walks around the coast and through the woods, you can see the Preseli Hills to the north and shopping, while others find the town is a explored in Pembroke Dock and most of it making for a very pleasant few hours. westward down the Haven Waterway, past the good base for visiting South Pembrokeshire is centred on the old dockyard and all the fleets of oil tankers at the refineries all the way to as there is a wide range of accommodation Pembrokeshire as a whole abounds with military installations which defended it. Dale. Sadly the official coast path bypasses this from the spacious hotels to privately owned magnificent sea views and Pembroke Dock has Coastal guntowers (one of which is now a promontory – but it’s well worth the detour. guesthouses. it’s fair share. The picnic site near the Cleddau fine museum), a massive fort overlooking Bridge has fantastic views down the haven and If you are a golfer, then a round of golf on this the town, some fine dockyard architecture across to the northern side of the Cleddau course with these fantastic views (not forgetting and many chapels and churches, built by estuary. Take a stroll across the bridge itself and the excellent food at the clubhouse) is a must. volunteer dockyard workers can all be you’ll be rewarded with superb views upriver found. as well. Others may visit for the call of the sea – either Pembroke Ferry is a great place to watch the for launching small boats or just to enjoy the world go by at sea level with the added bonus scene. The town was built because of the of good food and drinks at the inn. Front Street ready access to the sea and there are many has it’s own leisurely feel with the excellent excellent spots for visitors to enjoy. A few such museum to hand and another great watering as Pennar, Llanreath, Pembroke Ferry and Fort hole opposite. Fort Road is another unsung Road are best at high tide, while Front Street, charming spot for a picnic with plenty of parking, Hobbs Point, and West Llanion all have slipways and shingle beach for the children to play on. suitable for most tides. For those prepared to seek them out, the views All have their own charm and offer differing from the public footpaths around the beautiful aspects. West Llanion is a delightfully secluded cliff top South Pembrokeshire Golf Course are spot where the Water Sports Centre now stands 22 23 Why Shop In CENTRAL MOTOR PARTS THE 93, QUEEN ST, PEMBROKE DOCK Pembroke Dock…
Top Quality Products Large range of car Personal, Expert Service parts,filters,brake pads, Schoolwear Boys/Girls steering and suspension GUN Guiding & Scouting Uniforms components TOWER Printing & Embroidery Wide range of car accessories Leisure & more…. MUSEUM Aerosol car paints mixed to your specification ONE OF THREE ‘CAMBRIDGE TOWERS’ LOCATED ON We fit wiper blades, bulbs etc THE MILFORD HAVEN WATERWAY AND THE ONLY ONE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC IN THE UK 6, Laws Street Pembroke Dock 5 01646 683772 Completed in 1851 to defend the Royal Naval Dockyard. 01646 683965 5Explore all three floors and see how the soldiers lived in [email protected] Victorian times. 5Visit the magazine floor below sea level. 5The roof has a genuine cannon waiting to repel invaders! 5Model and photos of Royal Naval ships built at the Life begins at 55 Pembroke Dockyard. 5The most famous flying boat was the Sunderland - two large Discover how much there is models are on display, plus a Catalina and a Sea Otter. 5Uniforms, medals, logbooks and photographs tell us the stories of to life with equity release RAF Pembroke Dock and its airmen. 5Discover Pembroke Dock’s long links with the British Army. What is equity release? 5We have an excellent gift shop that sells books of local interest.
• Equity release is a method of releasing • The amount you can release depends on ADMISSION 10AM TO 4PM DAILY (Easter to October inc) some of the money stored up in your home your age and property value. £2.00 Adults - £1.00 Children without actually having to move. • You need to be at least 55 years old. £1.00 Pensioners/disabled (disabled access to ground floor only) • You can use the money for whatever you • Simply ask one of our advisers for more want. information. Parties and school groups catered for • No repayments are necessary during the Occasional guided tours life of the plan. Operated by the Pembroke Dock Museum Trust (Registered Charity) South West Associates 48 Dimond Street, Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire SA72 6BT Tel. 01646 622043 Pembroke Dock’s Gun Tower Advice on equity release may involve a lifetime mortgage or a Authorised and regulated Front Street, Pembroke Dock SA72 6XJ home reversion plan. If so to understand their features and risks, by the Financial Service Tel: 01646 622246 ask for a personalised illustration. Authority. www.guntowermuseum.org.uk
24 25 Buffalo Bill and the Pembroke Dock Heritage Trail
A Japanese Corvette being built at Pennar ... Hobbs Point where massive battleships were once fitted out ... Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show ... Penny Farthing races ... the terrible oil tanks fire caused by the Luftwaffe in World War ll killing five of the 650 firemen who battled it and the Dockyard boss with a wooden leg, who supervised his men on a donkey. These are just some of the highlights of Pembroke Dock’s colourful and fascinating past depicted by 39 brass plaques along the Hertitage Trail. As well as a snapshot of some of the more unusual events, the trail lists most of the major buildings in the town and even some landmarks which have sadly now gone – such as the seven pubs which once made Front Street a hive of activity when the dockyard was in full operation. The plaques are designed to be used for brass rubbings as well as photographed and to complete them all would be quite a trek but visitors can pick and chose from the Town Trail guide book available at £2.99 from Pembroke Dock Town Council office and the Guntower Museum.
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26 27 Local Attractions
If you’re looking for something more active than just taking in the wonderful views on offer, then there’s lots of action and interest for all ages nearby. Oakwood Leisure Park Some of the biggest and best rides in Britain – all in glorious woods and parkland. A whole day of fun. Bluestone Water Park with wave pool and slides. Heatherton Park. Sports and activities for all the family. You haven’t Manor House Wildlife Park. Family day out. tried us yet. Folly Farm. A working farm and small zoo plus fairground rides and a variety of meals. Heaven for the younger ones. St. Govan’s Chapel. Perched precariously on the cliff at St Govan’s Head, the tiny 13th-century chapel is a spectacular sight. Huddled among the rocks, almost at sea level. We think it’s Pembroke Leisure Centre Opening times : Monday to Friday 7.30am - 10pm Saturday and Sunday 9am - 6pm. time you did! Bosherston Lily Ponds. Delightful range of walks. South Pembrokeshire Golf Course. Enjoy a round with superb estuary views and sample the hospitality in the clubhouse afterwards. Find out what Pembroke Dock Bowling Club. Memorial Park, Pembroke Dock. Pembrokeshire already knows! GORDON’S BUTCHERS Booking not always 25 Dimond St, Pembroke Dock necessary but recommended.
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28 29 The Ghostly Lady of HMS Asp
When Captain Aldridge R.N. took over HMS Asp in 1850 at Pembroke Dock, it was already reputed to be haunted. The dockyard workers hated working on it and the Captain’s steward asked for a discharge after hearing voices from the rear cabin next to the captains. No-one would sleep in that cabin and it was always left empty. The captain himself became used to noises and banging and rushed in on a few occasions only to find nothing. Once at night, he awoke convinced a cold hand had been placed on his forehead and a look-out reported a figure of a lady on the bow at night. In 1857 the ship was in dock for repairs. Two sentries saw a woman’s figure appear out of the night and as one challenged her, she walked right through his musket which he dropped as he ran for the guardhouse. The second fired at the apparition to no avail. A third guard ran to the scene to see the figure stand over a grave in the old dockyard cemetery and disappear from sight. The guard report book later testified that the guard was doubled for Dragon LNG is committed to being a a while but no further sightings were ever made. The captain delved into the history of the ship and found that before productive and proactive member being commissioned in the navy, the ship was an Irish packet boat and a stewardess had found the body of an unknown girl with her of our community throat cut.
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0844 4996946 Dimond Press 33 Main Street, Pembroke. Water Street, Pembroke Dock 0845 7555555 (for both) St Oswalds Surgery, (near Asda Supermarket). Lloyds - Dimond Street, The Parade, Pembroke 686356 Pembroke Dock. 682374 CITIZEN’S ADVICE BUREAU: 21 Main Street, Pembroke. COUNCILS: 38 Meyrick Street, 0845 3000000 (for both) Pembroke Dock Pembroke Dock. HSBC - 31 Dimond Street, Pater Hall, Lewis Street 683805 Pembroke Dock 684410 (Mornings) LEISURE CENTRE: 65 Main Street, Pembroke. Pembroke Town Hall, On B4322 towards Pembroke. 2009/2010 Visitors Guide to 0845 7404404 (for both) Main Street 684434 Pembroke & Pembroke Dock as designed by Monddi NatWest - 27 Main Street, 683092 (Mornings) LOCAL NEWSPAPERS: and printed by Dimond Press Pembroke. Pembrokeshire County Western Telegraph, 0845 6041604 Council Haverofordwest MHPA Watersports 128x90 7/4/09 15:01 Pagemonddi.co.uk 1 Est 1920 HOSPITALS: County Hall, Haverfordwest 01437 763133 01437 764551 South Pembrokeshire Hospital, Argyle Street West Wales Mercury. Fort Road, Pembroke Dock 01437 764551 (Milford Haven) 682114 01646 698971 POLICE STATION: Withybush General Hospital, Tenby Observer we work, you play Haverfordwest. Water Street, Pembroke Dock 01834 843262 01437 764545 NON emergency 0845 3302000 MARKETS: DENTISTS: HM COASTGUARD: Fridays at Market Hall, Bush Street Dental Practice, Milford Haven Pembroke Dock 63 Bush Street Pembroke Dock. NON emergency 681114 Farmers Market 01646 690909 Fortnightly on Saturday mornings Pembroke Dock Dental Care POST OFFICES: at Pembroke Town Hall 40, Queen Street Pembroke Dock 685026 49 Main Street, Pembroke Country Markets 682737 Thursday mornings at Hamilton House Dental Practice Pembroke Town Hall 1 Hamilton House, Main Street Dimond Street, Milford Haven Port Authority is working hard, so that leisure users of the Friday mornings at Pater Hall, Pembroke. 686093 Pembroke Dock Haven gain the maximum enjoyment from their precious leisure time.The 621202 Pembroke Dock Authority is responsible for over 24 miles of sheltered, tidal waterway where Westgate Dental Practice you will find a wide variety of water activities and facilities including marinas, 3 Main Street, Pembroke High Street, Pembroke Dock WATER EMERGENCIES: sailing schools, visitor and permanent moorings, pontoons and harbours. 680444 685699 0800 052 0130 HEALTH CENTRE/CLINIC: Long Mains. Monkton, GAS EMERGENCIES: The Haven Waterway offers the ideal opportunity for an Pembroke 0800 11 999 activity holiday or short break. Water Street, Pembroke Dock 682167 (by Library) ELECTRICITY EMERGENCIES: www.mhpa.co.uk 682635 RADIO PEMBROKESHIRE: 0800 052 0400 102.5 FM 01834 869384 32 33 Shell Cottage - Harry Potter : Photograph by Mr Gene Rycroft Shell Cottage - Harry Potter : Photograph Freshwater West - Where Harry Potter meets Robin Hood... Parts of two blockbuster adventures are due to be filmed in the captivating scenery around Freshwater West this summer, making it a must see spot for fans © Warner Brothers’ to visit. Children and parents alike will want to see the location for the shell cottage scenes in the forthcoming latest Harry Potter epic – The Deathly Hallows. A large set, specially constructed in Pembroke Dock will be moved to the beautiful beach where the dunes will form an atmospheric backdrop. In the other film, major stars Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett will take the leads in the latest remake of that most famous of outlaws – Robin Hood. It is reported that a huge cast will be in action with many local people © Universal Pictures’ as extras.
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