Milford Haven is a town in Pembrokeshire on the Milford Haven Waterway; the natural harbour has been used as a port since the middle ages and is one of the deepest in the world.
Milford Haven is just 7 miles from both Pembroke and Haverfordwest and a short car journey from many other pretty towns that are also on the coastal path such as Fishguard, Tenby and St. Davids.
So, what can you see and do in the pretty seaside town of Milford Haven? Let’s take a look…
Spending the day in Milford Haven
There is parking at the quayside (Nelson Quay) and you can walk all the way along the front where there are various shops & restaurants on the Milford Haven marina. A firm favourite among locals and visitors alike is Martha’s Vineyard – a family-run bar and restaurant serving up freshly-caught seafood dishes with spectacular sea views.
Milford Haven hosted the start of the 1991 Cutty Sark Tall Ships race and since then has hosted Seafair Haven a maritime festival that takes place every two years. Every other year In June there is also the Pembrokeshire fish week – perfect for seafood lovers!
Whatever the weather there is something to do in Milford Haven. Try bowling, catch a play at the Torch Theatre or a swim at the local leisure centre. You can also access the beautiful coastal path and admire the stunning scenery and wildlife.
Did you know?
- In the Welsh language, Milford Haven is known as “Aberdaugleddau” – this translates to “mouth of the two Rivers Cleddau”.
- The port was once intended to be a whaling centre, although it was taken over as a Royal Navy dockyard in 1800
- The town is the most populous settlement in the county, with over 12,000 residents
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