Local Info
The hamlet of Nine Wells, situated between Solva and St.Davids, is the ideal location with all of the fantastic features that make Pembrokeshire special.
Beaches
Within a few miles you find a diverse range of beaches each with individual character and features. There are the internationally acclaimed blue flag, sandy beaches including Newgale and Whitesands Bay, pretty fishing harbours and secluded beaches with rock pools.
Cliff path
It takes just a short walk to access the famous and spectacular 186mile Pembrokeshire cliff path where you will witness breath taking scenery and the opportunity to spot various wildlife which ever direction you choose to go. Pembrokeshire's coastal Puffin Bus can drop you back at the door so you wont need to retrace your steps if you don't want to.
History
Nine Wells used by pilgrims to quench their thirst on their path to St. Davids. It is within half a mile of an iron age fort, second world war aerodrome, one mile from Solva the site of viking invasion. There are visible ship wrecks to be seen from the cliff edge, restored water driven woollen mills, remains of lime kilns, mine workings and bygone industrial harbours. St. Davids, the smallest city in Great Britain, retains both the Cathedral and Bishops Palace built from the same purple Preseli stone as Stonehenge.
Wildlife & Nature
Pembrokeshire's unspoilt and rugged landscape offers the perfect habitat for a plethora of native and migratory species. The National Park helps to protect the habitat along its coast and some inland nature reserves to maintain the biodiversity that we can see and enjoy. The islands off the coast offer the chance to see huge colonies of gannets, puffins, kittiwakes, guillemots, fulmars, razorbills and manx shearwaters. Grey seals can be found on the islands and remote coves along the coast. There are several varieties of shark the most common being the basking shark. Porpoise and dolphin can be seen regularly and sunfish and orcas can also be seen if you are lucky.
Choughs, peregrines, buzzard, kites and ravens are native to the area and smaller birds include skylarks, meadow pipits, linnets, stonechats and wheatears.
The gorse, heather, thrift and sea campion are the backdrop to much of the landscape with wild ponies grazing amongst them on the cliff edges. Whilst wooded valleys offer wild honey suckle with ferns and lichen in abundance. There are many species of bats, butterflies and moths. The wild flowers are spectacular from spring through to the autumn with too many varieties to list.
There are many wildlife and boat tours from nearby harbours or for land lubbers there are beach safaris, foraging walks and adder spotting events to name but a few.
Galleries arts and crafts
Pembrokeshire is a magnet for numerous artists and craftsmen there is a local pottery within a couple of miles several painters and two galleries in Solva. St. Davids has various galleries and craft shops many of which feature Pembrokeshire related art work.
Local shops
Within Solva and St. Davids there are plenty of individual shops from everyday supermarkets, chemist and hardware store to the specialist and luxury shops. Including outward bound / surf shops, luxury clothing and specialist food producers with farmers market every Thursday.
Music and Theatre
Many pubs and village halls regularly have a variety of different music, there are jazz and blues cafes and at different times of the year larger affairs like Fishguard's Music and Jazz festivals.
Eating out
There is a wealth of good local restaurants and pubs providing a wide range of menus, many including locally sourced fish, shellfish, meat and cheeses.
Activities
Pembrokeshire is an activity mecca, virtually any activity you can think of doing is provided within a few miles, including: walking, swimming, sailing, canoeing, water-skiing, diving, rowing, surfing, kitesurfing, rock climbing, abseiling, coasteering, rockpooling, fishing, birdwatching, horse riding, zorbing, porpoise and dolphin watching, foraging, yoga, painting, pottery and photography.
Oriel Y Parc (information centre)
Oriel y Parc, St Davids, Pembrokeshire, SA62 6NW
Contact Details
PLaces es
Restaurants
Restaurants
The Cambrian Inn
6 Main Street, Solva, Pembrokeshire, SA62 6UU
The Really Wild Emporium
24 High Street, St. Davids, SA62 6SD
Phone:01437 721755
https;// www.thereallywildemporium.co.uk
St Davids Gin & Kitchen
16 Nun Street, St. Davids,SA62 6NS
Phone: 01437 720404
The Haven Brasserie
Welsh Road, Nolton Haven, SA62 6NH
Phone:01437710191
The Shed Fish & Chip Bistro Porthgain, SA62 65BN Phone: 01348 831518
The Grub Kitchen
Lower Hargoed Farm, St. Davids, SA62 6BX
Phone: 07966 956357
Saffron Indian restaurant
20 Nun Street, St. Davids, SA62 6NT
Phone: 01437720508
35 Main Street
Solva, SA62 6 UU
Phone: 01437 729236
https:// www.35mainstreet.co.uk
Grain
1 High Street, St. Davids, SA62 65A Phone: 01437454321
https;//www.grain.wales
Pubs - food
The Harbour Inn High Street, Solva, SA62
Phone:01437 720013
https;//sabrainpubs.com
The Sloop Inn Porthgain, SA62 5BN2
Phone:01348 831449
Https:// sloop.co.uk
The Bishops
22-23 Cross Square, St Davids, Haverfordwest, SA626SL
The Farmers Arms
14-16 Goat St, St Davids, Haverfordwest, SA62 6RF
Activities
St. Davids Escape Room
East Farm, Tretio, St. Davids SA626DE
Phone: 07561 330948
https://stdavidsescaperoom.com
The Bug Farm
Lower Harglodd Farm, St. Davids, SA62 6BX
Phone: 07966956357
https:// thebugfarm.co.uk