Oriel y Parc, National Park Discovery Centre
Oriel y Parc is a National Park centre, gallery, shopping venue and café in St Davids, the smallest city in Britain. It sits within the UK's only truly coastal National Park.
Oriel y Parc
Your gateway to the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
A perfect place to start exploring the picturesque city of St Davids and unique landscape of the National Park.
Located just a stone's throw away from St Davids Cathedral and stunning beaches, the centre is free to enter and features a changing programme of exhibitions from Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales, and local artists, as well as a picnic area, café and shop.
Friendly staff are on hand to share local insights and help you make the most of Pembrokeshire's spectacular offerings - whether you're drawn to its stunning coastal views, thrilling outdoor activities, scenic boat trips, historic landmarks, or relaxing beach escapes.
Opening times: Open daily (see website for seasonal opening times).
A year-round calendar of events: We're always updating our events calendar, so be sure to check our website to find out what's on, what's coming soon, and to make a booking at https://www.orielyparc.co.uk.
Stay in touch: For the latest news, exhibition and event updates, visit our website, follow us on social media or sign up to our newsletter by emailing info@orielyparc.co.uk.
How to Find us
Key Information
Visitor information and facilities:
- Shop
- The Brunch House café
- Toilets, disabled toilets and baby changing facilities
- Wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs available on request
- Car park with spaces for Blue Badge holders (car park charges run from 1 March to 31 October)
- Electric car charging points
- Explore the area by bus from our car park
- Mobility scooters and both adult and children's beach wheelchairs available to book
- Free WiFi
- Groups and schools welcome
- Venue hire available: https://pembrokeshirecoast.wales/oriel-y-parc/meetings-and-conferences
- Litter picking hub
Pricing:
- Free entry
Availability:
- Opening times: March to October 9:30am – 5pm
- Opening times: November to February 9:30am – 4:30pm every day
- Gallery: 10am – 4pm all year round
Directions:
- Oriel y Parc can be found on the left as you enter St Davids from Haverfordwest on the A487
- Sat Nav: SA62 6NW
- OS Map reference: SM 756 253
- What3Words: ///pits.select.cheerily
- Bus routes: Puffin Shuttle 400 (summer), Strumble Shuttle 404 (summer), T11
- National Cycle Route 4
Visiting:
- Open all year round (check website for details)
What we can offer
Shop
Cafe
Baby Changing
Wifi
Parking
Ev Charger / Station
Group BookingsAccessibility
Entry to Oriel y Parc is through wide automatic doors and all services at Oriel y Parc are on one level except for the Main Gallery and Tower, which both have lift access. There are accessible toilets and baby changing units in the Café and Visitor Centre within Oriel y Parc. A hearing loop is available at the main desk.
Available Facilities:
Disabled Parking
Wheelchair Access
