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Success for Pembrokeshire tourism in 2013
An end of year survey has shown that tourism firms based in Pembrokeshire had a successful year in 2013. At the end of every year the trade association of Pembrokeshire, which supports local tourism businesses such as luxury Pembrokeshire cottages, sends out a questionnaire to its members in a bid to get a picture of the overall performance of the holiday sector over the past year.
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Whats On in Pembrokeshire: January
With the New Year well and truly welcomed, Pembrokeshire puts on a program of events to satisfy every taste. From the nostalgic not yet ready to let go of the festive period to Scottish poetry fans gearing up for Burns Night, the Welsh coast has everything you need.
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Saundersfoot makes top 10 list for Xmas & New Year swims
Saundersfoot has made a top 10 list for Christmas and New Year’s Day swims in the UK.People staying in holiday cottages around Saundersfoot over the festive period will be able to take part or watch thousands run into the sea on New Year’s Day.
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A guide to walks in Pembrokeshire
The idyllic setting of the Welsh county of Pembrokeshire has long been hailed as a picturesque haven of nature and environment, and though there are many activity sites and things to do in this modern age, there is still no better way of seeing the wonderful sights this county has to offer than by walking.
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Pembrokeshire sports company named best in Wales
Pembrokeshire has been recognised for its extreme sports, as a small local company has been named as offering the Best Visitor Experience in Wales by the National Tourism Awards for Wales. The accolade comes as no small feat considering Wales’ and Pembrokeshire’s great number of popular visitor attractions, but the Coasteering company Celtic Quest Coasteering beat hundreds of rivals to the top spot.
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Pembrokeshire comes alive with nature
The Pembrokeshire coast is coming alive with nature this autumn, as scientific research and seal births get underway.
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Share Take to the water at Pembrokeshire's Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon, located on Wales’ north west coast, holds a reputation of wonder and marvel. Its 25-metre deep pool is famed for its clear bright blue water – which is the reason for its name – while the dramatic surrounding scenery acts as a reminder of an industrial past.
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Roman fort in Pembrokeshire to be discovered with app
A new tablet and smartphone app has been developed to allow the public to access archaeological records and information about sites of historical interest in Wales. The app, named Archwillio, was developed by the University of South Wales after being commissioned by the four Welsh archaeological trusts: Clwyd-Powys, Dyfed, Glamorgan-Gwent and Gwynedd. The app is said to provide information about famous and the slightly lesser known historical sites of Wales, including the Roman fort found earlier this year near Wiston, Pembrokeshire, just inland from popular Tenby cottages.
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Red phone box in Pembrokeshire becomes information centre
An interesting new tourist information centre has opened in Pembrokeshire, which stands as perhaps one of the smallest of its kind.Following the purchase of an old red telephone box in Sardis, the Saundersfoot Community Council – with help from local volunteers – have transformed the box into a font of knowledge for the surrounding area.
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Pembrokeshire marine cleaners appear on The One Show
A team of underwater cleaners from Pembrokeshire have had their efforts praised after appearing on BBC's The One Show last Friday. The volunteers, known as Neptune's Army of Rubbish Cleaners, aim to keep Pembrokeshire's coastline free of marine litter, making the area beautiful and safe for those visiting the area whilst staying in Pembrokeshire cottages.
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Trio of baby meerkats causing excitement at Folly Farm
Folly Farm in Pembrokeshire has been celebrating the birth of three meerkats who have been welcomed as great additions to the existing mob at the park and are already proving hugely popular with visitors. Regularly named as offering one of the top days out for those on their holidays in South Wales, Folly Farm is home to over 250 animals from 50 different species including the royal python, Bactrian camel, giraffe, barbary macaque and the Brazilian tapir.
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New walk now open on Caldey Island
A brand new walking path has been created on Caldey Island, one which allows visitors to retrace the footsteps of the famous monks who once lived there.
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