Activities

Pembrokeshire is a great place to visit all year round, come rain or shine. The glorious beaches are beautiful in the summer sunshine
and spectacular in a winter's storm, and there are numerous activities indoors and out, depending on the weather.

Bluestone marks most national events with special activities, spa packages, fireworks, special menus, and we make sure you know
all about what else is on offer within Pembrokeshire.

Quite simply, there’s just so much to do at Bluestone. From orienteering and archery, to laser clay shooting and a special Off Road Safari for the kids.

Whether you like your activities tranquil or adrenaline filled, you’ll find something just your style at Bluestone.

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		Archery While technology has moved forward, those eager to step back in time should give archery a go. Armed with a bow and arrows, see how your skills measure against those of Twm Sion Catti, the Welsh Robin Hood.
		Laser Clay Shooting How good is your aim? Challenge your friends and family or try and get yourself on our leader board. Never tried it before? No problem. It’s a totally safe and environmentally-friendly way to enjoy the thrill of hitting your mark! Even the kids can have a go. Minimum age: 8 years
		Bushcraft Whoever you are, whatever you do, you can never be sure that at some point in your life you won’t somehow find yourself stranded in some desolate wilderness without tent, compass or kendall mintcake. Good job then that you took that bushcraft class at Bluestone. Good fun and very memorable.
		Pool and Snooker Fancy a quiet game? Feeling competitive? Play for fun or work your way up the ladder in our friendly competitions complete with prizes and trophies. Always great fun for the whole family.
		Trailfinding We give you a special map and a compass, and off you go, winding your way through Bluestone’s 500 acres, visiting special control points on your way.
		Cycling Cycling through beautiful countryside is surely one of the simple pleasures in life and definitely the best way to appreciate the beauty of Bluestone. Picture it, you've just crested a rise and can freewheel down the woodland path for a little way. The sunlight is streaming through the trees. The pressures and worries of everyday life are a million miles away, and the thought rises irresistibly to the surface: life is sweet.

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Whatever the weather, make sure your children are kept occupied by
booking them into our Junior Rangers Club.

Here they’ll be in the care of professionally qualified and experienced staff, and kept amused with a whole host of age appropriate adventures. We vary the range of activities to suit the seasonal calendar of events. To be a Junior Ranger your children must be aged 5 to 9 yrs, and ready for adventure. Our Ranger leaders are specially trained and will ensure the children play freely whilst learning about nature in a safe, carfree and stimulating environment. They will be kept busy with a wide variety of activities such as nature trails, bug’n’grub hunting, making bird feeders and insect houses, and craft activities using seeds, leaves and recycled materials, as well as high energy games such as 5-a-side football.

But don’t worry, it’s not a lesson. It’s a chance for them to learn, have fun and go exploring in a natural environment. They will thoroughly enjoy their time and will come back with all sorts of interesting and exciting facts for you, as well as a whole load of new friends! Be warned though.

They will come back dirty. And happy. And very tired.

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Under 5’s are well catered for with a whole host of organised activities that help them develop
new skills as well as perfecting old ones such as making a mess.

Under fives with a taste for the outdoors can also become Mini Rangers, an hour-long, hands-on activity session in which youngsters get to grips with nature. With parental accompaniment, the children go outside in most weathers and look for mini-beasts – the bugs you’ll find in tree stumps, under rocks and many other places around Bluestone - along with leaves, flowers and other natural items. The children bring back their finds and learn more about them from the books and learning resources available here. They will then be helped to create a lovely collage out of things they have found, while the bugs are returned outdoors.

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Discover 500 acres on foot or bike that is steeped in history and legend
all within the stunning Pembrokeshire National park

There are two short walks with our resident Historian Terry John. The history trail concentrates around 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. The nature trail makes its way through Minwear and Penglyn woods, the trail takes you through dappled glades, alongside a babbling brook and amongst towering trees.

Canaston Wood is classed as an 'ancient woodland' indicating that it has been in existence for at least 300 years. Originally part of the Slebech Estate,
the woods have a wealth of history and were once used for hunting deer and wild boar which were introduced into the forest in 1834. There are no deer
or wild boar left in the woods, and the only mammals you are likely to see are grey squirrels and foxes. The woods are however abundant with birds and insects, and wild flowers abound alongside the forest tracks and paths.

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