CYMRAEG search COVID-19 (Coronavirus) For details on service changes visit our Coronavirus information and advice page. LAND OF LEGENDS Home / About the National Park / Culture and Heritage / Land of Legends SHARE THIS DISCOVER SOME OF THE LEGENDARY TALES THAT HAVE LINKS WITH PEMBROKESHIRE They tell of huge capstones lifted into place by fairies, enormous boulders hurled down the mountainside by giants; of a fearsome lake monster and a bleeding yew tree. This series of short films and audio clips by Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority brings these and other stories to life, linking them to the landscape as part of a partnership project funded by Visit Wales for the Year of Legends 2017. See the list below to find out more about the legendary links to that location. ST GOVAN'S CHAPEL Tucked into the cliffs on the Castlemartin Range, St Govan’s Chapel is a great place to explore. READ MORE ON ST GOVAN'S CHAPEL CAREW CASTLE Once a home to lords and ladies, princesses and warriors, Carew is now home to ghost stories and rare bats. READ MORE ON CAREW CASTLE ST DAVIDS St Davids, the smallest city in Britain, and birthplace of the patron saint of Wales, has the perfect mix of history, culture, coast and countryside. READ MORE ON ST DAVIDS ROCH CASTLE Roch Castle, built by Norman knight Adam de Rupe, has historic royal connections. READ MORE ON ROCH CASTLE MILL BAY Mill Bay, a quiet cove on the Dale Peninsula, is a site of huge historical significance. READ MORE ON MILL BAY MILFORD HAVEN WATERWAY Explore the secret waterways of the Daugleddau Estuary, wooded valleys and rugged Preseli Hills. READ MORE ON MILFORD HAVEN WATERWAY MANORBIER With history, nature, and spectacular views, Manorbier has something for everyone. READ MORE ON MANORBIER FISHGUARD Fishguard was the site of the ‘Last Invasion of Britain’ more than 200 years ago. READ MORE ON FISHGUARD PRESELI HILLS Enjoy the sense of freedom and the vast views from the heights of the Preseli Hills. READ MORE ON PRESELI HILLS BEDD MORRIS Enjoy the spectacular views from up on the common and decide why you think this standing stone was placed here. READ MORE ON BEDD MORRIS BRYNBERIAN Burial chambers, ancient woodland and stone cairns make this area of North Pembrokeshire a place of myth and mystery. READ MORE ON BRYNBERIAN PENTRE IFAN Burial chambers, ancient woodland and stone cairns make this area of north Pembrokeshire a place of myth and mystery. READ MORE ON PENTRE IFAN CASTELL HENLLYS Step back in time and experience life in the Iron Age. Many myths and legends would have been told around the fire in hill forts such as this. READ MORE ON CASTELL HENLLYS NEWPORT AND CARN INGLI Explore the bustling little town of Newport, or venture up on to Carn Ingli, sometimes called the mountain of angels. READ MORE ON NEWPORT AND CARN INGLI NEVERN Now a tranquil village nestled within the National Park, Nevern’s Medieval past lives on through the legends relating to the castle and the church. READ MORE ON NEVERN ST DOGMAELS This peaceful little town on the banks of the river Teifi marks the northern end of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail. Located on the water,... READ MORE ON ST DOGMAELS MORE ON THE NATIONAL PARK'S CULTURE AND HERITAGE STORIES FROM THE RIVER Listen to stories of how the Cleddau Rivers have helped shape the Pembrokeshire landscape and the lives of people who lived nearby. READ MORE ON STORIES FROM THE RIVER PEMBROKESHIRE SAINTS Pembrokeshire is blessed with a number of early saints such as St David, St Teilo, St Justinian, St Ishmael, St Brynach and St Caradog and with them c... READ MORE ON PEMBROKESHIRE SAINTS PEMBROKESHIRE ENGLISH While new settlers colonised South Pembrokeshire, plying their trades, setting up towns and villages and enclosing fields, the native Welsh remained i... READ MORE ON PEMBROKESHIRE ENGLISH PLACE NAMES How many years have you been driving past the signs on the outskirts of your town or village not knowing what the name means? Many of our Pembrokeshir... READ MORE ON PLACE NAMES GET IN TOUCH Contact us and register your details to get the latest updates on what's happening in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. CONTACT US National Park Office Llanion Park Pembroke Dock Pembrokeshire, SA72 6DY Tel: 01646 624800 Email: info@pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk VISITING Plan your visit Access for All Carew Castle and Tidal Mill Castell Henllys Iron Age Village Oriel y Parc Gallery and Visitor Centre QUICK LINKS About the National Park Authority About the National Park Planning Contact Us News Jobs Accessibility Statement Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Cookie Policy Sitemap © 2021 Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However you may visit Cookie Settings to provide a controlled consent. Cookie settingsACCEPT