Fishguard
Fishguard (Welsh: Abergwaun) is small coastal town in Pembrokeshire, South Wales.
Understand
Fishguard is a port of entry into South Wales from Rosslare in south-east Ireland, and lies at the western end of a historic road to London, which eventually becomes London's Oxford Street, (The modern A40 by and large follows this route). The town has a population of around 3,000. For more information, visit www.gofishguard.co.uk
Historically attempts were made by the Great Western Railway to make Fishguard a more significant port to allow passengers from London a slightly quicker journey to North America, by traveling by train from Paddington to Fishguard and then join a liner, rather than taking the train from Waterloo to Southampton.
Get in
By car
On the A487 57 miles south of Aberystwyth. From southern England along the M4, 44 miles from Carmarthen on the A40
By train
- Train services are timed to meet the Rosslare ferry. There are some direct trains between Cardiff and Fishguard, however passengers will generally need to change in Swansea.
By boat
- Stena Lines runs a ferry service from Fishguard to Rosslare, south-east Ireland, 92 miles (2 hour 10 minute drive) from Dublin.
Get around
See
- 1 Memorial stone, Carregwastad Point. commemorating last invasion of Britain in 1797 by the French
Do
- 1 Kayak King Tours, ☏ +44 7967010203, info@kayak-king.com. Open 7 days a week. Providing excellent kayaking day’s out for everyone to enjoy! All ages and abilities welcome, all kayaking tours are tailored to your needs. Using stable sit on top sea kayaks we will venture out along the Pembrokeshire coast. Exploring the coastline as you kayak beneath towering sea cliffs and into sun dappled caves, looking out for seals and bird life along the way. From £35 per person.
- 2 Mayberry Kayaking, 9 Heol y Felin, Goodwick, SA64 0AR, ☏ +44 1348 874699, info@mayberrykayaking.co.uk. Open all year, 0900 to 2100 daily. Operating all year round Mayberry Kayaking offer sea kayaking tours and sea kayak lessons into the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Established in 2006 they are the only provider of sea kayaking activities based in the twin towns of Fishguard and Goodwick. From £47 per person.
Events
- Fishguard Folk Festival: 27–30 May 2016. (Spring Bank Holiday) is the only annual folk festival in west Wales. Though a small festival it draws an audience from a vast rural area and is a focal point for local folk musicians, usually with guests from Cornwall, Brittany, Ireland and Scotland (the Celtic nations). It offers a fine variety of traditional and modern music, dance and song, and is based on stage performances held at venues throughout the town, such as the local Arts Centre, participation sessions in pubs, street performances and teaching workshops. There is a great deal to see and do for everyone. Families are welcome, though there are adults only sessions in some of the pubs in the evenings. (date needs updating)
- Fishguard Autumn Festival: 27 October – 1 November /2015 (All over the twin towns). There are a wide range of exciting events taking place this year, please visit our ‘What’s on‘ page for more information. What’s on over our 6 day festival 2014: Fishguard Artisan Market Feasts of Fishguard and Goodwick guess the venue competition. Black Gold Film Showing at Theatr Gwaun Halloween Craft morning for children at Fishguard Leisure Centre Scout Group Exhibition Fishguard’s Progressive Supper with guests enjoying local food at The Gourmet Pig, Peppers, The Lounge, Cresswells, The Globe and then Live music at The Pendre Inn Fishguard WI Coffee Morning, at The Globe, Fishguard. ‘Making decorations’ and ‘Wool noon’ craft events at Ffwrn African dance session Sea Trust Dolphin Dig Pudding Club at The Globe Pizza making demonstration at POINT Songs from the musicals at Theatr Gwaun Micro Brewery and Cheese event at Peppers RNLI quiz St. Mary’’s Church story School’s junk art session Griddle breads and puddings workshop Children’s halloween party at Fishguard Leisure Centre Friday ffwrn aperitif Vintage steam engines displays and rides Family fun and Fireworks Children’s fancy dress competition Live music by Lowri Evans Vintage Steam Engine steam party at The Pendre Inn Cawl crawl challenge Pony rides Vintage tractor run Pres yn y ffwrn! Live music by honey fungus Halloween Party at Shamrocks Sea Trust Seal watch Party fashion show with Gypsy jazz band (date needs updating)
Buy
- Fishguard Garden Centre, Glasfryn, Cefn Road, ☏ +44 1348 874034, info@fishguardgardencentre.co.uk. 9am - 6pm 7 days a week. A 'real' plant centre, where everyone from the experienced and discerning gardener to the enthusiastic beginner can be confident that their requirements will be given the best professional attention.
Eat
- 1 The Lounge@ Number3, 3 Main Street, ☏ +44 1348 871845.
- 2 Beaches Diner, The Parrog, Goodwick (justby the entrance to the ferry, next to Tesco), ☏ +44 1348 871880. 9am-4pm. sandwichs, light snacks, and delicious home cooked meals. Beaches Diner is a family diner. Children can enjoy healthy options with Pasta and Mashed, or Baked potatoes, from their own menu, and fresh carrots and other vegetables are often available.
Drink
Some pubs near the Ferry Port accept the Euro as well as sterling.
Sleep
- 1 The Monthly Tutors Cottage, Fishguard, The Slade, ☏ +44 2920 891145, roger.hayward@btinternet.com. 18th Century Grade 11 listed, cottage, 100 yards from the beach. Visit Wales 4 *.
- 2 Cefn-y-dre Country House B & B, ☏ +44 1348 875663, welcome@cefnydre.co.uk. From £60.00.
- 3 Garn Fach B&B, Llanwnda, Goodwick, ☏ +44 1348 873161, stay@strumblebandb.co.uk. A quiet rural 4-star bed and breakfast in Llanwnda on Strumble Head, close to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and ideal for walkers £70.
- 4 Cartref Hotel, High Street, ☏ +44 1348 873664.
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