Culture & Heritage
Prehistoric Pembrokeshire
This tour will take you to some of the most beautiful castles,
burial chambers, cathedrals and picturesque little villages, where
you will be greeted with a warm Pembrokeshire welcome. Then on to
Castell Henllys, a reconstructed prehistoric site of an Iron Age
fort. After being whisked off to enjoy a delicious pub lunch (meal
payable locally) you will head off to the beautiful village of
Nevern. Here you will see the famous St Brynach’s Church and the
bleeding yew tree around which various legends exist. Some say it
bleeds for the wrongful hanging of a young man many years ago,
others say it will bleed until there is a Welsh prince on the seat
at Nevern Castle and another legend says it will bleed until the
world is at peace. The last stop is the famous Pentre Ifan burial
chamber with its huge capstone delicately poised on three uprights.
This monument, dating back to about 3500 BC and unusually oriented
north-south, stands on the slopes of a ridge commanding extensive
views over the Nevern Valley.
Pembrokeshire Coast Walks
Visit our Guest Information Centre on arrival at Bluestone, and
they can direct you to the most beautiful sections of our Coastal
National Park. Whether you fancy a gentle stroll along the sea
front, or an adventurous day’s walk along the rugged cliff paths,
our team will be able to advise you. You have the chance to
experience spectacular coast, rugged cliffs, sweeping beaches and
just about every type of coastal landform.
Gardens Visit
For those of you who have an interest in gardening, this
experience will take you to the most stunning houses and gardens in
Wales for the perfect day out. On leaving Bluestone, you will be
taken to Aberglasney House where your experience begins.
Aberglasney House is one of the finest gardens in Wales, and has
been an inspiration to poets since 1477 AD. After a tour of
Aberglasney Gardens and the gallery you will be able to enjoy a
light lunch in the tea room (lunch payable locally). After lunch
you will be driven to one of the most fascinating gardens in the
UK, The National Botanic Garden of Wales which is the first
national botanic garden to be created in the new millennium.
Step back in Time - A Tour of Bluestone
This short walk concentrates on the rich history of Newton North
and its Holy Well. The tour follows the route of regular
pilgrimages made by people from all over Britain and how the
Knights Hospitallers gave them safe passage. Stopping off at
Castell Coch (Red Castle) to hear a few short stories packed with
myth and legend – all without leaving Bluestone…