Fishguard Area Business Network
Fishguard is situated on a headland in the north of Pembrokeshire in an area of unrivalled natural beauty and historic interest. Fishguard and Goodwick are home to a range of independent shops and art galleries, and the famous Last Invasion Tapestry.
Accommodation in the area is varied; there is a selection of hotels, B&Bs and camping sites. All year round, there is a choice of cafes, restaurants and pubs, and a mixed itinerary of festivals and events.
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Fishguard is ideally located as a touring base to explore not only Pembrokeshire and its stunning Coast Path, but also the whole West Wales area.
Fishguard, Goodwick and Lower Town form a friendly community with a population of 5000 in the heart of North Pembrokeshire overlooking Fishguard Bay. Goodwick is the location of the ferry and railway terminus and during the holiday season an express ferry makes the crossing to Ireland in two hours. The picturesque harbour at Lower Town has been the setting of several films including Dylan Thomas's Under Milkwood, starring Richard Burton, whilst Moby Dick starring Gregory Peck, was set in Fishguard Harbour.
Some of the most beautiful parts of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park stretch away on both sides of Fishguard. The Marine Walk is just one of the many walks that provide superb views of the coast and sea whilst the more adventurous can join the 186 miles long Coast Path. Goodwick has a sandy beach which has been awarded a 'Seaside Award' and there are open spaces to relax or play on. A modern Leisure Centre provides facilities for the young and old and Theatr Gwaun shows weekly films as well as regular live events.
The area is noted as the scene of the Last Invasion of Britain in 1797 when 1200 French troops landed near Goodwick. The invaders were quickly routed but the event has gone down in history with a modern tapestry of the skirmish displayed in a special gallery in Fishguard Town Hall. At 30.4 metres long and 53 cms deep this work of art, embroidered by over seventy local women, has become internationally famous.
(Photos copyright Down Designs and Beth Robinson, Tapestry image copyright Elizabeth Cramp RWS)
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Business Support:Fishguard and Goodwick Chamber of Trade & Tourism
Contact: Chairman of Fishguard and Goodwick Chamber