Discover Britain

Wild West

Pembrokeshire is one of those places that evoke a sense of nostalgia in people. Many British people have holidayed here at some point in their lives – whether they have memories of rain-soaked family outings, munching on fish and chips by the harbour, or thrilling wildlife encounters.

When I tell people I’m going to Pembrokeshire I’m often met with beaming smiles as the spark of a memory lights up their face and they delight in telling me “Oh I love Pembrokeshire, we had a lovely holiday in Tenby”.

For all its picture-postcard charm, Tenby is popular, and I understand why, but I prefer the quieter, less obvious allure of northern Pembrokeshire, a place that appears largely untouched by time,

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Discover Britain

Discover Britain2 min read
Welcome!
As a Londoner, I often make the mistake of overlooking the fantastic places to visit on my doorstep, so this issue our South East England travel special (p13) has fired me up for more weekends away. First up, Annabelle Thorpe takes us on a tour of th
Discover Britain2 min read
Over To You...
When we posted this image of Henry VIII’s beloved sister Mary and her second husband Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk (a close friend of Henry’s who had been tasked with looking after her) on our Facebook page, it drew an incredible amount of int
Discover Britain3 min read
A Kingly VISIT
Hampton Court Palace is one of Britain’s must-see sights. Home to Henry VIII’s Tudor court – after he ousted Cardinal Wolsey and moved in himself in 1529 – it’s positively brimming with history. The building, which retains much of its original Tudor

Related Books & Audiobooks