Pembrokeshire National Trust Association Events
We arrange a programme of social events throughout the year; summer walks and visits and monthly winter talks from October to April. These are held at Crundale Community Hall near Haverfordwest. See details for the provision 2026/27 winter below.
April 2nd, 2026. Howard Rudge. The ‘Wogan Cavern’ (Pembroke Castle).
Howard is a Guide at Pembroke Castle. He also gives talks on the results of the archaeology being conducted in the Wogan Cavern. The results so far are both exciting and of national importance. Howard is an experienced public speaker and talks in verbal pictures.
Howards talk covers the background to the digs from the first visit by Archaeologists in 2014 to the results of the most recent developments. He tells about, the anticipated future digs and what we hope to find. The story begins, just under one million years ago. It reveals links to the visits of Neanderthals, Homo Sapiens and the wide range of animals discovered to have lived in Pembrokeshire through millennia.
2026 SUMMER PROGRAMME
Membership of the National Trust Association at a cost of £5 single and £8 for a household is required for all events. Click here for Membership form Mbshp pdf March 2026
Bookings also must be made in advance with the appropriate organisers as listed.
This information is also published in our newsletter which is sent to members electronically in early April. Information is provisional, so please keep checking for any updates.
Please note that you are responsible for your own safety so please make sure that you have adequate footwear and clothing suitable for the weather and terrain.
If you wish to go on any trips or walks, you will need to be a paid -up member of the PNTA
MONDAY 13th APRIL – a walk in the Colby woodlands to look at the TWIG project (Habitat Restoration and access improvements) with Natasha Doane National Trust Project Officer. Meet 11am at the Upper car park at Colby.
The terrain is likely to be very muddy, with some steepish slopes, so wear boots or shoes with a good grip. Walking poles might be useful. Duration of the walk around 1.5 hours.
Bookings from Monday 6th April to Steve Drinkwater by text on 07761 231325 or by email on Steve.drinkwater68@gmail.com He will confirm receipt of bookings.
MONDAY 20th APRIL Hilton Court – relaxed garden visit and light lunch
Arrive between 10.30am -11am to purchase a coffee. Time for a leisurely walk through the woods and gardens and hopefully a peaceful sit by the water. Entrance to the garden is £5 each.
Lunch -sandwich with crisps, hot drink and homemade cake £10.
Choice of sandwiches, ham and tomato, cheese and pickle, egg and cress, chicken and bacon. As there is only limited admission to Hilton Court, we will have the cafe and gardens to ourselves.
To register for the visit and give sandwich orders please contact Lyn Humphries on
01646 621159 or e mail lynb.humphries@gmail.com before the 13th April 2025
PNTA Tour to Devon 10th to 14th May
A few spaces still available.
WEDNESDAY JUNE 10th. St Bride’s Bay HPB Hotel Bistro – Private meal and stoll.
If taking the stroll beforehand we will meet in the St Bride’s Bay car park at 6pm. Please car share if possible. Ashort stroll up to the castle for the meal at 7pm.
Two course meal £25. Booking and payment by the end of April please. Click on the link to see the menu choices. Menu Choices. Please ensure that you advise Lyn if you have any dietary requirements.
Payment can be made by cheque for the PNTA and sent to Steven Flather, 21, Pembroke Road, Merlin’s Bridge, Haverfordwest, SA61 1JW or by BACS details below.
To book and give orders please contact lyn Humphries on 01646 621159 or e-mail lynb.humphries@gmail.com
FRIDAY 19th JUNE Castell Henllys Iron Age Village
Make your own way to Castell Henllys at Meline SA41 3UR signposted from A487. between Felindre Farchog and Eglwyswrw. Drive past the church and then bear left, follow the entrance, drive to the main car park. The visitor centre and reception is adjacent to the car park.
Admission is £9 per head. Please arrive in. good time for 1100hrs.
Outdoor clothing and footwear is recommended. We will have a guided visit in the morning, lunch will be available at about 12.30, which must be pre-ordered via Steve Drinkwater. Lunch will comprise an assortment of sandwiches, with a garnish and crisps, a cake and a hot drink. Cost £10. If you wish to order lunch, Steve needs to receive your lunch order by 0900 on Wednesday 17th June – please ensure that you advise us of any allergies, etc. (Alternatively, you can bring your own sandwiches and purchase drinks in the Blasus Cafe.)
Bookings for the visit commence Friday 12th June to Steve Drinkwater by text on 07761231325 or by email on steve.drinkwater68@gmail.com He will confirm each booking and lunch where requested.
TUESDAY 7th JULY Whitesands
Whitesands- a stroll to look at new National Trust land acquisition with Ranger George Mee – Nature Recovery Ranger for the National Trust, Pembrokeshire North
Meet at 11am in the Whitesands car park which you need to pay for, (it is not NT) We understand that the fee is £6.50, cash advisable as there may be mobile signal issues if trying to pay by card. Sturdy footwear and waterproofs recommended. Binoculars may be useful. Some of the terrain may be muddy underfoot. Part of the walk is on the coast path which runs close to the cliff edge. The walk will look at why the NT acquired this piece of land, nature conservation issues, arable plants and birds as well as points of interest in the locality. Duration of walk 1 – 1.5 hours. Toilets and cafe adjacent to the car park.
Bookings from 30th June to Steve Drinkwater by text on 07761 231325 or by email on Steve.drinkwater68@gmail.com
SUNDAY 12th JULY Stackpole 50th anniversary celebrations
Further details to follow.
TUESDAY 14th JULY Group visit to the Bug Farm and Free Afternoon in St Davids
Travel by own car or car share. Arrive for 10.30am. Short ‘Welcome Talk’, followed by a ‘Up Close Experience’ where you get a chance to see some bugs. You can then spend time on a self-guided tour around the Museum, Tropical Bug Zoo, and Farm Trail. There is the all-important Café serving drinks and cakes, and a shop. We will leave at 1pm. The cost will be £12.60 per person, refreshments extra.
If you are interested in the trip, please contact Sandra, by preference on email at pntatrips@btinternet.com or return the booking form with your payment by BACS details below.
If you don’t have access to email, TEXT Sandra on 07926 757321 and she will get back to you. Definite numbers and payment need to be in by 22nd MAY 2026
Click here for the the booking form Bug Farm booking form
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 9th LLantrisant Mint and St Fagans coach day out
Come and find out how our money is made and then stroll around the many historical Welsh buildings. A lovely social day out.
Meet for parking at the Rugby Club Haverfordwest for 8.30am.
The coach will take us to the Mint for our tour and there is a cafe on site. We depart for St Fagan’s at 1.30pm and there is also a cafe there. We leave there to return home at 5pm.
Cost £37 per person to include the tour and the coach.
Bookings and payment to be made by the end of July to organiser Annie Weaver.
Click here to see the booking form. Mint Booking Form
September – Details to follow. Guided walk with Alex Shilling – Lead Ranger Stackpole Estate
PAYMENT FOR ALL EVENTS CAN BE MADE BY BACS TRANSFER TO Barclays Bank, Sort Code 20-37-82 for the credit of the PEMBROKESHIRE NATIONAL TRUST ASSOCIATION, Account Number 90390992 Please your name and event as reference for our busy treasurer.
WInter Talks
Țhese take place at Crundale Community Hall, SA62 4DF at 2.30pm.
Entrance fee £2 members and £3 non-members.
| Winter Talks 2025 – 2026 | Topic | |
| 2nd April 2026 | Howard Rudge | Wogan’s Cavern |
| Winter Talks 2026 – 2027 | ||
| 01 October 2026 | James January-McCann | RCAHMW -Welsh Place Names |
| 05 November 2026 | Debbie Drewett | The history of Stackpole Gardens |
| 3rd Dec 202 | Michael Thomas | Whitland Abbey |
| 7th Jan 2027 | Terry John | The Siege of Pembroke, 1648 |
| 4th Feb 2027 | Steve Whitehead | Head Gardener, Colby, National Trust |
| 04 March 2027 | TBA | TBA |
| 01 April 2027 | TBA | TBA |
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