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Bosherston Tourist Information


Bosherston is a peaceful historic village within the lovely Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Its main attractions are the long sandy beach at Broad Haven and the famous lily ponds on the former Stackpole Estate.

The historic village was named after Bosher who was given the village as one of the supporters of William the Conqueror.

Like much of South Pembrokeshire, the village is clustered around the local parish church dedicated to St Michael and All Angels. It was built in the late 1200s on the foundations of an even earlier place of worship.

The church is open daily for visitors. The local Cawdor family restored the church in 1855 and replaced the Norman windows with the current Gothic designs. The Norman font remains near the main door.

One of the main attractions in the church is the unusual tomb of the Duchess of Buckingham. The carved representation of her body shows her face covered with a veil which depicts that she was a widow and the coronet and the stone dog lying faithfully at her feet indicate she was from a noble family.

A second stone tomb has the figure of a Crusader on it and was probably carved in the 14th century. Brass wall tablets record those who died in World War I and World War II including a local coastguard who was killed while on duty.

Outside the church is an unusual Preaching Cross, probably once a crucifix which was damaged during the Reformation.


Present Day Bosherston

The village of Bosherston has a small population of just 300 people, making it a pleasant and peaceful place to visit. The local pub is the St Govan's Inn and during the summer Ye Olde Worlde Café serves light refreshments.

The Church Hall was once the village school.

The local creek was dammed to create the famous lily ponds and the reclaimed land was also used by the War Department. A small part is still retained as a Royal Navy Bombing Range.

Footpaths lead down to the lakes and the fabulous beach at Broad Haven South which has beautiful soft sand and many dunes. It has an island, caves and a natural spring which bubbles up through the sand.


Things to do in Bosherston

Bosherston is the centre for climbing enthusiasts in the area, with many challenging climbs up its limestone cliffs such as Huntsman's Leap.

Just south of Bosherston is the quaint St Govan's Chapel which is accessed down steep steps carved into the cliffs. It possibly dates back as far as the 6th century AD and is one of the most picturesque hermit's chapels in Britain. It is said that St Govan is buried beneath the altar in the church. He died in 586AD.

Outside the Chapel there is a roughly hewn well, now dry, and the Bell Rock which has an interesting legend surrounding it.

Bosherston Lily Ponds are in the former gardens of Stackpole House, the country home of the Cawdor family. The lilies are a spectacular sight in the summer and the ponds are home to otters, birds, bats and dragonflies.

Footpaths offer miles of scenic walks along the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path which passes Barafundle Beach, said to be Britain's best beach, and Stackpole Quay which barely has room for two boats!

 

Images of Bosherston
Bosherston dunes © David Oakley-Hill
Star Rock and Church Rock © David Oakley-Hill
Long Matthew Point © David Oakley-Hill
St Govan's Head © David Oakley-Hill
Cliffs, Trevallen Downs © David Oakley-Hill
St Govan's Chapel © David Oakley-Hill
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Attractions near Bosherston
Pembroke Castle (4 Miles)*
Pembroke Castle is one of the largest castles in Wales. It was not a royal castle but the possession of a private lord - his residence and the administrative centre of his territories.
Lamphey Bishops Palace (5 Miles)*
The medieval bishops of St Davids were worldly men who enjoyed the privileges of wealth, power and status. At Lamphey, near Pembroke, they built for themselves a magnificent retreat away from the worries of Church and State.
Carew Castle and Tidal Mill (8 Miles)*
Carew is one of the few castles to display the development from Norman fortification to Elizabethan country house. There is evidence of a much earlier settlement, dating back perhaps some 2,000 years.
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What's near Bosherston

Attractions:
  Pembroke Castle  4 Miles
  Lamphey Bishops Palace  5 Miles
  Carew Castle and Tidal Mill  8 Miles
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Towns:
  St. Twynnells  1 Mile
  Stackpole  1 Mile
  Warren  2 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  West Wales Properties  4 Miles
  John Francis (Wales) Ltd  4 Miles
  West Wales Properties  5 Miles
Hotels:
  Best Western Lamphey Court Hotel and Spa  5 Miles
  Lamphey Hall Hotel  5 Miles
  Cleddau Bridge Hotel  6 Miles
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Self Catering:
  Groom's Cottage, Mews, Coach House.  1 Mile
  40 Trewent Park  4 Miles
  Seaside Holidays in Pembrokeshire  4 Miles
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Campsites:
  Tudor Glen Caravan Park  7 Miles
  New Shipping Farm Caravan and Tent Par  7 Miles
  Crane Cross Camping Park  10 Miles
TIC: Pembroke Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01646 622388  4 Miles



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Towns near Bosherston
St. Twynnells Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Stackpole Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Stackpole is a delightful village about 4 miles south of Pembroke on the coast of South Wales.
Warren Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
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Hotels near Bosherston
Best Western Lamphey Court Hotel and Spa (5 Miles)*
Close to the beautiful Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, the Best Western Lamphey Court Hotel + Spa provides a luxurious county retreat.
Lamphey Hall Hotel (5 Miles)*
Lamphey Hall is a traditional, quiet country-house hotel with a lively bistro bar and friendly, professional staff. The family-run hotel is on the Tenby-to-Pembroke road.
Cleddau Bridge Hotel (6 Miles)*
This 3-star hotel overlooks the River Cleddau and is less than 1 km from Pembroke Dock town centre. It has free Wi-Fi, free parking, and large en suite rooms.
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Self Catering near Bosherston
40 Trewent Park (4 Miles)*
Affordable, good quality self-catering holiday accommodation in a 2 storey terraced property in Freshwater Bay Holiday Village. The accommodation is good value having a new bathroom, kitchen and carpets.
Beachtop (4 Miles)*
Cathy and Paul welcome you to our refurbished, cosy, holiday home, within the relaxing Freshwater Bay Holiday Village (also known as Trewent Park). We are just a 3 minute stroll from the safe sandy beach, (backed by sand-dunes).
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