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Heading west to Wales

TRAVEL GETAWAY

‘Tenby's four beaches – North, South, Harbour and Castle – provide 2.5 miles of glorious coast'

EASTER HAD COME and gone, and there was a promise of sunshine, so we planned a trip to Wales, heading for Pembrokeshire and St Davids, in the south-west.

We chose to stay at Caerfai Bay Caravan and Tent Park, just outside St Davids. On arriving, we took a quick walk around the site, discovering a beautiful clifftop location with stunning views of the coastline.

Next morning, we awoke refreshed after a very peaceful night and were keen to get out and about and explore St Davids. It was an easy one-mile walk along a quiet country lane to reach the city.

Our walk into St Davids took us past the Oriel y Parc Gallery & Visitor Centre. This is advertised as a destination in itself, so we stopped to have a quick look.

In 2007, this thriving cultural centre was built using green technologies. It boasts several eco-friendly features, including grass and sedum roof spaces.

Small but mighty

St Davids is Britain's smallest city, but don't expect a bustling metropolis – this is more like a medium-sized village. It's a very

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