Select Page

Search Results for: pembrokeshire

So what else is there in Pembrokeshire apart from the Bluestone Wales Resort?

Posted by | Mar 9, 2018 | , , , , , , , |

But before we left Pembrokeshire for the next leg of our ‘UK Cities Tour’  we’d planned to visit Britain’s smallest city in St David’s in Pembrokeshire! check out more Wales articles here Leaving Bluestone National Park Resort in Pembrokeshire proved harder than we thought!! Both girls have loved the activities on offer whilst the luxury of the lodge accommodation has proved a real change from spending  450+ days living in a motorhome across Europe.  But we’ve loved finding fun & quirky travel destinations and activities for families whilst ensuring we road school our two daughters at the same time…… So the time...

Read More

SeaCliff Climbing | See the Pembrokeshire Coastline from a Different Perspective?

Posted by | Mar 9, 2018 | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Our girls have tried indoor climbing and even motorised climbing walls but never sea cliff climbing… plus a fair few ‘adventure climbing walls’ in Exeter and Birmingham or ‘real climbs’ in Norway & Croatia… but today was a real challenge with no brightly coloured hand/feet holds… just solid unrelenting Pembrokeshire stone to find some purchase! check out more Wales articles here Thankfully, we had a brilliant instructor in Henry (from Climb Pembroke) who not only helped offer a series of technical challenges but also made us feel utterly safe throughout… So if this type of adventure is something you want to read more about...

Read More

Surely you can’t take your kids to Pembrokeshire without trying Surfing…??

Posted by | Mar 9, 2018 | , , , , , , , , , , , , |

They say that Surfing was invented by the Polynesians at least 4000 years ago. Going onto become a popular sport for all ages… including kids!!! Perhaps the water might be a little warmer in Polynesia, but surely there can’t be too many better places to learn to surf than on the vast Pembrokeshire beach of Newgale. check out more Wales articles here So with the sun shining on a brilliant May afternoon, with Road Schooling finished for the day, we headed off to discover just what we could find in Pembrokeshire ably assisted by the fantastic team at Preseli Ventures. The...

Read More

Horseback Adventures through Pembrokeshire’s Bluebell Woods

Posted by | Mar 9, 2018 | , , , , , , , , , |

I’m sure it is in young girl’s genes to love horses and ours are no exception… they have loved horses since they were exposed to them with local riding schools for special treats… But since we’ve been away this has grown into something of a passion for both girls who have read every single Pippa Funnell’s excellent series of  horse books from cover to cover check out more Wales articles here So as we’re staying at Bluestone Wales, we’ve relented and given into the pressure and taken up the chance of a ride through Pembrokeshire‘s beautiful bluebell woods with the nearby...

Read More

5 Things About Pembrokeshire’s Folly Farm You Have To Experience For Yourself…

Posted by | Mar 9, 2018 | , , , , , , , , , |

If you’re on holiday in Pembrokeshire and your children love animals? Then the national award winning ‘Folly Farm‘ might just be the place to visit! Safaris often lure you in with the promise of a possible sighting of the ‘Big Five‘ but Folly Farm offers a guaranteed ‘Big Four’ experience including a Fairground, Barn, Zoo an Adventure Park check out more Wales articles here Situated just outside the impressive Bluestone Resort, close to some fantastic family experiences and fine beaches lies this family friendly Adventure Park & Zoo. If you regularly visit the south-west corner of Wales (a little north of Saundersfoot and Tenby),...

Read More

5 Reasons to try Seashore Foraging & Wild Cooking in Pembrokeshire

Posted by | Mar 9, 2018 | , , , , , , , , , , , |

Find all about our latest Roadschooling Experience as we teamed up with ‘Wild About Pembrokeshire’ and enjoyed a ‘Sea Shore Foraging & Wild Cooking’ experience that our kids absolutely loved!! check out more Wales articles here Situated close to the pretty city of St Davids (the UK’s smallest city with just under 2,000 residents), you can find the beautiful secluded bay of Caerbwdy (signposted to Trelerw). The perfect opportunity to grasp a family ‘foraging & wild cooking’ experience that echoes American writer Dale Carnegie’s famous quote “Learning is an active process. We learn by doing. Only knowledge that is used...

Read More
Roadtrip #15 (Pembrokeshire) – Overview

Roadtrip #15 (Pembrokeshire) – Overview

Posted by | Feb 10, 2018 | , , , , , |

Roadtrip #15 (Pembrokeshire) Ever wanted to pack your bags, just jump in a motorhome and go off and explore Europe as a family? Well, that’s exactly what we (Catherine, Richard, Lottie & Libby) have done since September 2015. A normal family just on an extra-ordinary adventure, so here’s the start of the adventure into Pembrokeshire, Wales! Long story short How did it all start…. We’re just a normal family of 4 (& a dog) but when kayaking the Dordogne in July 2015, a switch just flipped! Life’s too short, we needed to ‘live’ not ‘exist’ So we’ve taken up a ‘once...

Read More

Roadtrip #10 (Pembrokeshire) – Overview

Posted by | Jan 24, 2018 | , , , , |

Roadtrip #10 (Pembrokeshire, Wales) Ever wanted to pack your bags, just jump in a motorhome and go off and explore Europe as a family? Well, that’s exactly what we (Catherine, Richard, Lottie & Libby) have done since September 2015. A normal family just on an extra-ordinary adventure, so here’s the start of tan adventure closer to home in Pembrokeshire, Wales) Long story short How did it all start…. We’re just a normal family of 4 (& a dog) but when kayaking the Dordogne in July 2015, a switch just flipped! Life’s too short, we needed to ‘live’ not ‘exist’ So we’ve taken up a ‘once in a lifetime’ family opportunity! So here’s the first steps onto a roadtrip adventure that’s now over 700+ days old and includes visits to over 30+ European Countries…. INTERACTIVE ROUTEMAP (PEMBROKESHIRE) Route Overview Miles Covered Hours Driven Days On Road Cost Per Day (4 people) Could you do it with your family? Picture this. All your belongings safely stowed in the back of your motorhome. Imagine you sitting in the drivers seat, with the kids in the back, ready and raring to go for yet another family adventure in your trusty motorhome. The chance to discover amazing people, places, food and adventures across Europe. All for under £48/day (average in 2017) or £17,000/year. Search for: Use our experiences to Help You Hopefully you’ll find plenty to inspire and...

Read More
Tenby | A Hidden Gem of a Seaside Resort in Pembrokeshire

Tenby | A Hidden Gem of a Seaside Resort in Pembrokeshire

Posted by | Oct 2, 2017 | , , , |

Britain has a rich tradition of seaside towns which is largely seen as dating back to the Victorian era but have you ever considered exploring the delights of one of Britain’s oldest seaside resorts in September? Well, if you’re in Pembrokeshire in South West Wales, look no further than Tenby. Clearly an all year round destination that’s been around since the 13th Century, it plays host to a range of beautiful coastline/beaches and plenty of activities to entertain kids and adults alike… A real hidden gem to match others like Holkham in Norfolkor Robin Hoods Bay or Staithes in North Yorkshire. Even a visit out of season is...

Read More

Coasteering in Pembrokeshire | Getting Active on the Welsh Coastline

Posted by | Sep 28, 2017 | , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

If you can catch Pembrokeshire’s ‘mother nature’ in a kind mood, you’ll be provided with some of Wales most idyllic coastal scenery. Calm seas, blue sky and acres of coastal cliffs, caves and coastal shores. The perfect chance to explore coasteering with our excellent guide Tommy from Preseli Ventures. check out more Wales articles here As we were helping to write an article for the ‘Wales Online’ newspaper about ‘RoadSchooling our Children across Europe’….(see here) it dawned on us that Wales is famous for many things… From Male Voice Choirs to Coal/mining, Leeks, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Daffodils, Welsh Cakes, The Eisteddford, Richard Burton and Dylan Thomas…. but did...

Read More

Learn more about us

check out OUR ADVENTURES

Advertisement

Translate our site

Subscribe

see inside our van…

Recent Videos

Loading...

Pin It on Pinterest