Attractions
Family day out.
Potterslade is ideally situated to access the nearby adventure parks; there is at least one suitable to cater for all ages.
- Oakwood Theme Park: (www.oakwoodthemepark.co.uk) Wales’ very own theme park less than 10 minutes drive away from Potterslade.
- Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo: (www.folly-farm.co.uk) fun packed for all the family, from visiting the numerous animals in the zoo to feeding farm animals, playing games in the indoor fun fair and outdoor pirate adventure park.
- Blue Lagoon: an indoor state of the art pool with wave machine and slides (www.bluelagoonwales.com).
- The Dinosaur Park: (www.thedinosaurpark.co.uk).
- Clarkenhill Adventure Farm: (www.clerkenhilladventurefarm.co.uk)
- Manor House Wildlife and Leisure Park: approx 20 minutes from Llawhaden (www.manorhousewildanimalpark.co.uk).
- Heatherton: www.heatherton.co.uk.
- Silent World Aquarium & Reptile Centre- www.silentworld.org.uk.
Beaches.
Below is a list of the nearest beaches from Llawhaden:-
- Amroth: is a small village with a very long beach and is close to a small selection of shops and places to eat and drink. Limited car parking space. Access to Pembrokeshire coastal walking path.
- Coppet Hall: Small, sheltered beach near Saundersfoot with adjacent parking space near to the beach. Access to coastal walking paths. Good for windsurfing and kite-surfing.
- Saundersfoot: approximately 30 minutes from Llawhaden and the next beach along from Tenby. It is a long beach and a short walk to the harbour and shops. Parking next to the beach.
- Tenby- North and South Beach: Approximately 30 minutes from Llawhaden, Tenby has 2 gorgeous beaches. North beach is located near the harbour. South beach is the largest beach in Tenby. Both beaches are close to the shops. Ample parking.
- Wiseman’s Bridge: a wide sand and pebble beach with rock pools, it has a nice restaurant and pub on the beachfront. Car parking next to the beach.
Castles.
A short distance away from Llawhaden are many interesting castles, for more information on the following click on www.visitpembrokeshire.com/castles :
- Llawhaden: www.castlewales.com/lahw.html.
- Carew castle & Tidal Mill: www.carewcastle.com.
- Picton Castle and Woodland gardens: www.pictoncastle.co.uk.
- Pembroke: www.pembroke-castle.co.uk.
- St David’s Cathedral & Bishops Palace: www.castlewales.com/stdavid.html.
Historic Places.
- Blackpool Mill Museum: situated in Canaston Bridge about 5 mintues from Potterslade is the 19th century watermill next to the Cleddau river.
- Castell Henllys: visit the iron-age fort and learn how people lived back in around 600BC. An educational visit. (www.castellhenllys.com)
- Tenby Museum and Art Gallery- a small museum with a focus on the local history (www.tenbymuseum.org.uk)
- St. Davids: located approx 45 mintues from Potterslade is the UK’s smallest city which is a great day out for everyone. (www.stdavids.co.uk)
Art galleries & Craft Centres.
Situated 5 minutes from Potterslade are the following art galleries and craft centres:
- The Creative Café: www.thecreativecafe.co.uk
- Queen’s Hall Gallery, Narberth: www.orielqueenshallgallery.org.uk
- Simon Rich-Narberth Pottery: www.simonrich-narberthpottery.co.uk
- For more details on the above click on www.visitpembrokeshire.com
Boat trips.
- Caldey Island: take a boat trip from Tenby to Caldey Island and visit the monks living there (www.caldey-island.co.uk).
- Ramsey Island: take a boat trip from St. Davids to Ramsey Island to see the birds, dolphins and whales (www.ramseyisland.co.uk).
- Grassholm and Ramey Island: see wild birds, dolphins and whales off the Pembrokeshire coast (www.thousandislands.co.uk).
Gardens.
- Colby Woodland Gardens: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-colbywoodlandgarden
- Hilton Court Gardens: www.hiltongardensandcrafts.co.uk
Vineyard.
- Cwm Deri Vineyard: located about 10 minutes from Potterslade (www.cwm-deri.co.uk)
Scenic Views.
- Bosherston Lilly Ponds: www.visitpembrokeshire.com/bosherston
- Cenarth Falls: www.visitcenarth.co.uk/cenarthfalls
- Pembrokeshire Coastal Path- walking along the 186 mile path will provide you with many impressive views of the county.
- Preseli mountains: www.visitpembrokeshire.com/nationalpark/preseli
N.B. For more information on lots of other activities in Pembrokeshire click on www.visitpembrokeshire.com
West Carmarthenshire.
The following attractions are located in neighbouring Carmarthenshire a short distance from Llawhaden:
- Dylan Thomas Boathouse: www.dylanthomasboathouse.com
- Pembertons Chocolate Farm: www.welshchocolatefarm.com
- National Botanic Gardens: www.gardenofwales.org.uk



