National Trust Stackpole Estate
Discover the National Trust Stackpole Estate the beautiful coastline and first National Forest of Wales.
About National Trust Stackpole Estate
Stackpole Estate is both a listed designed landscape and an internationally important nature reserve. Footpaths radiate from the site of Stackpole Court, a grand mansion demolished before the National Trust owned this area. Exotic plantings in Lodge Park give way to mixed woodland further upstream. The famous Bosherston Lily Ponds were created 200 years ago to provide a backdrop to Stackpole Court. They have evolved into a wildlife habitat famous for its otters, water birds and dragonflies. Cliffs, sand dunes and tiny coves alternate along eight miles of coastline. Barafundle Bay is a jewel of a beach set between limestone cliffs and backed by dunes and woods. This secluded bay can only be reached by a cliff path walk from Stackpole Quay, with steep steps at either end. Broad Haven South rivals Barafundle Bay with its gold sandy beaches and striking church rock in the distance, while the vast and sweeping Freshwater West is one of Wales’s premier surfing destinations.
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Key Information
Highlights
Historic landscape
A Grade I listed historic landscape within a 3,000-acre estate on the Pembrokeshire Coast.
Bosherston Lily Ponds
Lakes created over 200 years ago as a backdrop to Stackpole Court that have evolved into a wildlife habitat famous for otters, water birds and dragonflies.
Walled garden and café
Tranquil and historic six-acre walled garden managed by Pembrokeshire Mencap with a café perfect for relaxing after walking around the estate.
Stackpole Quay
A small harbour nestled amongst dramatic cliffs with a pebbled beach revealed at low tide.
Tea-room
Located at Stackpole Quay, The Boathouse Tea-room provides light snacks, refreshments and locally made ice cream.
Beaches
Car parks available at Broad Haven South and Freshwater West. Barafundle Bay is accessible via a 20 minute cliff walk from Stackpole Quay car park.
Stackpole Centre group accommodation and venue
A range of bunkhouses, lodges and holiday cottages suitable for groups, families, education, weddings and events with self-catering and catered options.
Contact us for Bookings for the Stackpole Centre
To find out more about the Stackpole centre for availability and booking please contact our team directly on 01646 623110 or email stackpole.bookings@nationaltrust.org.uk
Please note all the accommodation at the centre can be booked separately through our holidays website here: National Trust Holidays | National Trust.
Pricing:
- To find out more about the Stackpole Centre for availability and booking please contact our team directly on 01646 623110 or email stackpole.bookings@nationaltrust.org.uk . Reasonable rates from £24 per night per person.
- Parking charges: Free for National Trust members and Blue Badge holders. £7 all day. £3.50 up to 3 hours.
Directions:
- B4319 from Pembroke to Stackpole and Bosherston (various entry points onto estate)
- Parking: Pay and display at Stackpole Quay, Broad Haven South, Bosherston Lakes and Stackpole Court site.
- Sat Nav: For Bosherston Lakes and Broad Haven South car parks: SA71 5DR, for Stackpole Court car park: SA71 5DE and for Stackpole Quay car park: SA71 5LS
- Train: Nearest train station at Pembroke 6 miles away. Taxis available to book in advance. Trains stations at Pembroke Dock, Milford Haven, Haverfordwest and Fishguard.
- By bus: 387/8 (Coastal Cruiser) – Starting in Pembroke Dock and Angle Peninsula. To view the bus routes and timetables, please visit the Pembrokeshire County Council website.
Visiting:
- Open all year.
- The Stackpole Centre Visitor Reception is open from 9am – 5pm every day through the year apart from Christmas and Boxing Day. The reception can provide tourist information for your visit as well as basic snacks and refreshments. No hot drinks or food.
- Coast, countryside and car parks: Open dawn – dusk all year round. No camping or overnight parking allowed at any time.
- The Boathouse Tea-room Opening times vary. Please refer to the National Trust Stackpole Estate web page.
- No swimming or kayaking on the lakes is permitted in order to protect the wildlife and environment.
What we can offer
Cafe
Dogs Welcome
Ev Charger / Station
Parking
Baby ChangingAccessibility
For more information on accessibility at Stackpole Estate please visit Accessibility guide for the Stackpole Estate– AccessAble.co.uk or call us on 01646 623110.
Adapted toilets with grab rails can be found at or close to the following car parks: Stackpole Quay, Broad Haven South, Bosherston Lily Ponds, Stackpole Centre and Freshwater West.
Designated parking is available at Stackpole Quay, Broad Haven South and Bosherston Lily Ponds.
Induction loop: Available at Stackpole Quay welcome building, Boathouse tea-rooms and Stackpole Centre reception.
All-terrain mobility vehicle available to loan from the Stackpole Centre, booking is essential. Please call us on 01646 623110 for more information and to book.
Seating and benches available close to visitor arrival points.
