Chamber of Trade town website, which can be viewed at www.visit-fishguard.org.uk (a new website is currently under construction). There is also a very useful free guide to Fishguard, Goodwick and North Pembrokeshire which features businesses, walks, accommodation and history. The guide is produced every year and has now been going for 17 years and is available from the Tourist Information Office. Residents would like to complement this guide by developing a local map on a panel in the town centre featuring each of the businesses.


Fishguard and Goodwick have both done well in expanding the tourism season by developing their festivals and events. The town is famous for its International Music Festival and Lions Fun Day at the end of July, Folk Festival in May and Civic Week, Aberjazz, Round Table Fishguard And Goodwick Carnival, Fishguard Show and Fishguard & Goodwick August Festival in August, as well as New Year’s Eve Street Festival. Representatives from The Round Table are now planning the revival of Fishguard Food Festival to take place in October. The development of Fishguard Leisure Centre in 2006 now provides a much needed wet weather facility, however some young locals cannot afford to take advantage of this facility because of what they feel are high charges for the activities. The Leisure Centre also promotes local businesses for a fee on its screen in the foyer. Ocean Lab in Goodwick is another venue, albeit more affordable, that attracts many visitors and locals, especially families, during good and wet weather periods because of its soft play area, exhibition and information centre, internet access, café and outdoor play park and beach. However, the future of Ocean Lab still remains uncertain with the marina development. Nevertheless, locals believe that the twin towns would benefit greatly from a water sports/outdoor pursuit centre. Residents and businesses are in agreement that more promotional literature needs to be developed for the towns, including niche


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