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— 16 — — 13 — HOLIDAY GUIDE 2020 WHERE TO GO, WHAT TO DO, WHAT TO SEE IN SOUTH PEMBROKESHIRE Carew WHERE TO GO, WHAT TO DO, WHAT TO SEE IN SOUTH PEMBROKESHIRE Heart of the country


Lawrenny, on the Cleddau river, is a small village complete with community shop, sports club, pub, café with outdoor seating and an active Parish church. The quay, once a thriving centre for boat building, is now used for pleasure by the yacht club and is overlooked by a pub and a restaurant. The grassy areas are also popular for picnics. Walk in Lawrenny woods and marvel at the variety of flora and fauna in this tranquil setting.


Carew Castle.


The highlights of Carew are its magnificent Castle and the


23-acre millpond it


overlooks. There is also an 11th century carved Celtic Cross and a restored Tidal Mill - the only one of its kind in Wales.


The Norman Castle was built on a site that had been fortified centuries earlier; in time it was developed into an Elizabethan country house. The Castle is open to the public with guided tours daily and has regular workshops and events.


A free car park opposite the children’s


playground gives


easy access to a level walk around the millpond (slightly under 1 mile). The walk allows you to explore the treasures of history as it passes the Mill (by a wheelchair friendly route) and crosses the causeway to a picnic area and another car park. The riverside road then leads back to the bridge. Beyond the bridge a short footpath leads to the castle and car park past the Celtic Cross.


The restored Tidal Mill at Carew.


Caffi newydd ar gyfer haf 2018 New café for summer 2018


Carew is home to a flock of Jacob sheep; it also boasts over half of the species of bat found in the UK, and many types of bird, including species of owl, redshank, curlew, common sandpiper, shelduck, heron and swan.


Carew Inn


Mandy & Rob Scourfield are proud to run a family friendly pub which they would enjoy visiting themselves. They strive to provide a choice of quality real ales and freshly prepared food at excellent value for money prices.


The Carew Inn is directly opposite Carew Castle, there is a great children’s play area where the kids can amuse themselves whilst dad and mum sample the delicious home cooked food or simply have a drink admiring the stunning view of the castle, dogs are also made most welcome, allowed in the bar and lounge areas as well as the garden.


www.carewcastle.com


Rheolir y safle gan Awdurdod Parc Cenedlaethol Arfordir Penfro Site managed by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority A view of the Tidal Mill from the Castle walls


Carew Castle Carew Castle and Tidal Mill


Carew Castle’s rich history spans over 2,000 years from the Iron Age, through to Elizabethan intrigue and Civil War devastation. The magnificent Castle has been home to many intriguing characters including beautiful Welsh Princess Nest and Sir Rhys ap Thomas, thought to be the man who killed Richard III. The Castle is set in a stunning location with magnificent views overlooking


Carew Castle and Tidal Mill’s rich history spans over 2,000 years from the Iron Age, through to Elizabethan intrigue and Civil War devastation. The Castle has been home to many famous characters including beautiful Welsh Princess Nest and Sir Rhys ap Thomas, thought to be the man who killed Richard III.


a Tidal Mill and its 23-acre Millpond and is one of the most photographed places within the National Park. The one-mile circular walk around the Mill- pond is extremely popular, particularly as it is wheelchair and buggy friendly. Today Carew is as perfect for a gentle stroll and a cream tea from


Nest Tearoom (located in the Castle’s Walled Garden) as it is for days of family-friendly discovery and adventure.


The Castle and Mill are set in a stunning location with magnificent views overlooking a 23-acre Millpond and must be one of the most photographed places within the National Park. The one-mile circular walk around the Millpond is extremely popular, particularly as it is wheelchair and pushchair friendly. Today Carew is as perfect for a gentle stroll and a picnic as it is for action packed days of family-friendly discovery and adventure, with a full programme of events throughout the year.


For full details of events and opening times call 01646 651782 or visit www.carewcastle.com www.facebook.com/carewcastle


The Carew Inn offers live music every Saturday evening throughout the year hosting a wealth of local musical talent and during the main summer season offers a barbeque and live music every Thursday evening.


Delicious home cooked Sunday lunch is another speciality, but make sure to book as it gets extremely busy.


Carew Inn is one of Pembroke- shire’s most popular pubs so make sure to visit Mandy early during your stay because you’ll want to go back.


Now look at the Manorbier page for their sister pub, the Tudor Lodge at Jameston.


Tel. 01646 651267 www.carewinn.co.uk


The Castle makes a magnificent backdrop to the calm waters of the Mill Pond. Tel Tel.. 01646 651267 www..carewinn.co.uk 01646 651267 www car winn.co.uk


In the 14th century, Milton was a


mill settlement. A


footpath by a stream opposite Carew Cheriton Church leads to Milton through a nature reserve on the site of the old carding mill.


Blackpool Mill, which used to be open to the public, is an imposing 19th century water mill in the Slebech estate. From here a very determined walker can reach the ruins of the Old Slebech Church, where Sir William Hamilton and his first wife, Catherine, were buried.


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Celtic Cross at Carew. part


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village is found past the Carew Inn, with some old Welsh cottages,


well-preserved


Flemish chimney, a village hall, a sports club and a school, as the road continues to Sageston village. Just off the Sageston roundabout, a large Market and Boot Sale takes place every Sunday


and Bank Holiday


Monday on the former RAF airfield at Carew Cheriton. The airfield’s Control Tower has been restored and has become a local attraction.


Minwear Woods - perfect for a cool down on a hot sunny day.


the


heart


of


Pembrokeshire is a secret waterway - the flooded valley where two arms of the Cleddau River meet. Bordered by pretty villages and hamlets such as Carew,


Cresswell Quay,


Lawrenny, Landshipping, Llangwm and Blackpool Mill, the waterway is a tranquil haven for waders and waterfowl. Significant numbers of redshank, curlew, teal and widgeon over-winter


here; in


the summer there is a breeding population of shelducks. Look out for common sandpipers, oyster-catchers, greenshanks, dunlins and whimbrels; there is likely to be plenty of every species to see. What attracts the birds to these waters is their tidal character, with saltings, marshes and mudflats.


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