29 May 2026
Jeremy Martineau and family have enjoyed their first home in Fishguard since 1982, and he has lived here full time for 23 years, and as secretary of the Chamber of Trade and Tourism since 2006. Captured by the beauty and charm of both the Pembrokeshire landscape and people, Jeremy has been a long time advocate for tourism in this particularly stunning part of the county.
Fishguard and Goodwick twin towns are surrounded by the Pembrokeshire Coastal National Park so you can expect to discover great walks in the amazing natural beauty of coast and hill.
The Bay will take your breath away, with the welcoming arms of Pencaer and Dinas reaching out to you. A growing number of independent shops might distract you, but the locally owned café and pubs offer a chance to rest and recuperate.
Pencaer
This dynamic community is full of artists and musicians whose festivals fill the year.
You may feel this is an artists’ corner as galleries can be found on the parrog (beach road) and in town. Many of our businesses are award winners – Dolphin Fish and Chips, Red Onion Café, Sea Trust to name just three.
Out of town you will find a quiet Yet y Gors with well stocked fishing lakes and Workshop Wales Gallery on the way to Tregwynt Woollen Mill and Abermawr, where Brunel first planned to create his port to connect London to New York. Strumble Head lighthouse looks over the headland where sealife can best be seen; or be amazed by looking down the coast to St Davids Head.
Coast path near Strumble
Ancient people’s lived here; their burial chambers are easily located in Garn Wen, Pentre Ifan, Penrhiw, Garn Wnda and elsewhere. This area has never been conquered, with the last attempt, by French revolutionary forces aiming to overthrow the British Monarchy failing in 1797 when it landed here. The Last Invasion Tapestry, made by local people, modelled on the Bayeux Tapestry, tells the story in its gallery in Fisguard Town Hall.
Fishguard is the gateway to the North of this beautiful county, connected by train from Cardiff and beyond, three national cycle routes, ferry from Ireland or bus service from St Davids, Haverfordwest and Cardigan. This is a great base to visit more widely with a range of smaller places to stay among which Manor Town House, Fishguard Bay Resort, Tregroes Holiday Park and Ivybridge Guest House are among the best known.
Most people find their way to the old harbour in Lower Fishguard where shipbuilding mixed with the strong fishing industry which died out when the herring and mackerel moved away from British waters. From this old port you can see the modern port on the other side of the bay and walk up to Fishguard Fort which was built in 1781 to deter pirate attacks and in anticipation of a French attach. You can follow part of the heritage trail, bringing together both new and old points of interest and information.
Use the leaflet you can pick up from the Library/Tourist InformationCentre or download the digital version and discover the intriguing and unexpected story of this fascinating place.
