Haverfordwest
Things to do in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
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Haverfordwest is a substantial base for exploring Pembrokeshire, with around 26 places to stay ranging from budget chains to country estates and characterful inns. The Premier Inn on the A40 is predictably reliable; The Wolfe Inn in nearby Wolfscastle and the Victoria Inn Brewhouse offer more personality, with the latter particularly well-regarded. For those preferring to camp, the area has several highly-rated sites—Three Fields, Digs in the Wig, and Trehale Farm all score 5.0—suggesting good facilities and peaceful pitches across the local countryside.
The attractions within reach reveal what draws people here. Broad Haven beach rates 4.8 from over 1,200 reviews, making it the clear draw for coastal visitors. Inland, Picton Castle and Scolton Manor are both substantial historical properties with good visitor numbers, while Clerkenhill Adventure Farm and Merlin's Magic cater specifically to families with younger children. Hangar 5 suggests something more unusual—worth investigating if you're looking beyond the standard seaside visit.
Where to stay in Haverfordwest(26)
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This is the sort of town that works as a staging post: somewhere with proper accommodation choice and enough nearby attractions to occupy a few days without needing to range far. The campsites in particular punch well above average for quality, which speaks to a visitor base that takes the outdoors seriously.
Boulston Manor
Boulston, Haverfordwest
Caerhys B&B
Caerhys Farm, Haverfordwest
Castle Hotel Haverfordwest
Castle Square, Haverfordwest
College Guest House
93 Hill Street, Haverfordwest
Cuffern Manor
Cuffern, Haverfordwest
East Hook Farmhouse
East Hook Farmhouse, Haverfordwest
Little Hilton Farm
Little Hilton Farm, Haverfordwest
Mariners Hotel
Hotel Mariners, Haverfordwest
Things to Do in Haverfordwest(13)
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Attractions Near Haverfordwest
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1 mi
The Creative Cafe
Narberth · ⭐ 4.8
6 mi
Little Haven
Little Haven · ⭐ 4.9
7 mi
Newgale Sands
St Davids · ⭐ 4.6
7 mi
Green Lane Maize Maze
Milford Haven · ⭐ 5.0
8 mi
Marloes Sands
Milford Haven · ⭐ 4.9
8 mi
Wild Lakes Wales
Narberth · ⭐ 4.9
8 mi
Milford Waterfront
Milford Haven · ⭐ 4.4
8 mi
Phoenix Bowl
Milford Haven · ⭐ 4.2
Camping in Haverfordwest(5)
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Self-Catering Cottages in Haverfordwest
All cottages in Haverfordwest →Swallow Barn
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £353
Platform Retreat
2 cottages · from £447
Priory Stile
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £901
The Farmhouse
6 bed · sleeps 12 · from £777
The Tower
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £473
Tucking Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £433
Cowslip Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £367
Lion Rock Cottages
2 cottages · from £877
Common questions about Haverfordwest
How many campsites are there in Haverfordwest?
We list 5 campsites in and around Haverfordwest, of which 5 take tents and 2 offer glamping.
Where can I stay in Haverfordwest?
We list 26 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Haverfordwest.
What is there to do in Haverfordwest?
We list 13 attractions and things to do in and around Haverfordwest.
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