Local Interests and Attractions

Compton Cottage is set in the idyllic village of Llanfallteg close to Carmarthen and Haverfordwest. Carmarthenshire has beautiful rolling countryside and pure white sandy beaches. In the area are the National Botanic Gardens, Aberglasney, Pembrey Country Park, Pendine Beach and the race track at Pembrey.

Blue Lagoon Water Park

Visit Blue lagoon and experience some of the wildest indoor waves in the UK, Blue Lagoon is a place where carefree summers and cold winters come alive with breathtaking rides, rapid rivers and flumes, relaxing pools and special places just for kids. It’s a fun-filled, sub-tropical water park that guarantees thrilling aqua-adventures.
Overlooking the whole complex are wet and dry café and bar areas. Good quality, healthy, fast food and refreshments are at hand when you need a break from all the excitement.

Blue Lagoon is off the A40 at Canaston Bridge, 8 miles East of Haverfordwest. 
Take the A4075 and after approximately
1 mile you will arrive at the Bluestone roundabout.

Pembertons Welsh chocolate Farm

Immerse yourself in the world of chocolate at the award winning workshops in the heart of the Welsh countryside.
If you take a visit to Pembertons chocolate farm you can smell, taste, drink, see, touch, listen to and absorb the full flavours of fine chocolate.  On the Factory Tour you can see how chocolates are made. Young and old are welcome to have a go.

Pembertons is just a few miles from St Clears, Whitland and Narberth on the outskirts of the village of Llanboidy.

Folly Farm Adventure Park & Zoo

If you're looking for a fun day out for all the family, whatever the weather, then look no further, Folly Farm has something for everyone.
With the Jolly Farm, the Funfair, Outdoor Play, Carousel Woods, Follywood Country Park and the Zoo, a day out at Folly Farm is great value for money. 
Folly Farm also offers visitors a fantastic variety of shows and events.
From the new K9 Capers animal agility show in the spectacular surroundings of the 700 seat Follies Theatre to the Jolly Barn's ever-popular daily bottle-feeding shows,
It's easy to get to Folly Farm, they're off the A478 Tenby to Narberth Road, and are signposted on Brown Tourist Information signs from Carmarthen and throughout Pembrokeshire.

Preseli Mountains

The bluestones of Stonehenge come from Pembrokeshire’s Preseli Mountains, and were hewn from the rugged tor of Carn Menyn. Close to Carn Menyn runs the Golden Road, an ancient track that would have been a main trade route between Wessex and Ireland when bears and wolves still roamed the valleys.

Nearby, Iron Age earthworks and burial cairns adorn a loftier summit. A stone circle named Beddarthur (Arthur’s Grave), draws attention to the legend of the Mabinogion. History and legend aside, the Preseli Mountains offers breath taking views over West Wales and even across to the Irish coastline on a clear day.

Pembroke castle

Idyllically set on the banks of the river estuary, this mighty fortress is largely intact, and its endless passages, tunnels and stairways are great fun to explore, plus there are super exhibitions, which tell the tale of its medieval life. Once the seat of a succession of major barons who played leading roles in shaping Britain's history, Pembroke Castle is the birthplace of Henry Tudor, father to the infamous Henry VIII and grandfather of Elizabeth I.

Spend a day, and picnic in the beautifully kept grounds or from St. Anne's Bastion, enjoy views along the estuary while partaking of refreshments from the snack bar. Visit the Brass Rubbing Centre and quickly and easily
make an attractive souvenir. Complete your visit with a walk around the medieval town walls and millpond, and from the opposite bank of the river, view the castle in all its splendour, surrounded by this peaceful stretch of water.

Oakwood Theme Park

Oakwood Theme Park is a theme park in Pembrokeshire, Wales which attracts 400,000 visitors each year.

Oakwood opened in the late 1980s as a very small family park with BMXs, a wooden fort, a 3D-style cinema experience show, go-karts and a water chute ride. The park now incorporates 5 large thrill rides: Megafobia (1996), Vertigo (1997), The Bounce (1999), Hydro (2002) and Speed (2006).

In 2006 Oakwood has opened its latest ride to the public: "Speed", a Gerstlauer Euro Fighter roller coaster with a 97-degree drop. There are two other Euro Fighters in the UK, they are Saw: The Ride at Thorpe Park and Rage at Adventure Land.
The 85ft-tall CCI-built wooden roller coaster "Megafobia" has been rated among the best in Europe by enthusiasts.

Picton Castle

Picton Castle has been the historic home of the Philipps' family who are direct descendents of Sir John Wogan who built the Castle over 850 years ago.

Picton Castle is open all year round for weddings and corporate events and during the summer there are guided tours of the Castle that still retains much of its original character.
The 40 acres of gardens are open to the public. Part of the Royal Horticultural Society Regional Garden Scheme they are home to a feast of Rhododendrons, Embothrium and Eucryphia.

The Woodland Gardens burst with colour during the spring with blankets of wild flowers blended with beautiful shrubs from all corners of the world. In the summer the restored walled garden with its enchanting fountain and fernery is a haven of tranquility.
The art gallery is host to a variety of artist exhibitions and the events schedule is a popular feature of the Picton Castle calendar with garden lectures, open-air theatre and family days being just some of the fun events on offer.
The Courtyard is the hub of activity with Maria's Mediterranean restaurant serving delicious home cooked food, after which a visit to the Castle gift shop and the children's art room is a must.

National Botanic Garden of Wales

The National Botanic Garden of Wales is a centre of world significance dedicated to horticulture, conservation, science, education, leisure and the arts. The Garden of Wales is a £43.3 million project that has attracted a £21.7 million investment from the Millennium Commission.

The 568-acre Garden and its centrepiece, the Great Glasshouse, opened fully on May 24th 2000. The Garden of Wales` vision is of a world where we understand, value, use, enjoy and sustain plant life to create a balance of life on earth.

The philosophy is about giving the next generation a say in the sort of world they want to inherit.  Today’s generation has a choice - to make or break the environment. The National Botanic Garden of Wales is a new concept in botanic gardens and a model for the 21st century.

Kidwelly Castle

Kidwelly is a mighty and imposing monument of Norman power. It is also a beautiful example of castle development, as the castle was dramatically altered on a number of occasions to conform to the latest thinking in military science. Roger, bishop of Salisbury, the justiciar of England, established Norman power in the area and the ringwork castle that he built here was one of a series of strongholds designed by the Normans to secure the new conquests of south Wales by commanding the river passes here and at Laugharne, Llansteffan and Loughor.