Narberth (From Western Telegraph)

Narberth

Narberth is a busy, hospitable town with a strong sense of community, with a variety of interesting shops where you can pick up locally-produced art and crafts, clothing and jewellery.

Standing in the heart of the Landsker Borderlands - the legendary line between the Welsh and English territories - Narberth is a great centre for exploring.

Just a short drive in any direction can take you to the South Pembrokeshire coast, the majestic Preseli Hills, the tranquil Borderlands country or the county town of Haverfordwest.

While Narberth has its merits as a touring centre, it's a vibrant, interesting little town well worth exploring in its own right. And the Wilson Museum, just down from the War Memorial, has some fascinating displays which show how Narberth life was lived.

Locals and visitors alike sing the praises of Narberth as a super place to go shopping. The town's traders are keen to tempt custom with colourful pavement displays, and for the bargain-hunter, gourmet or lover of arts and crafts there are a number of interesting little shops to discover.

When an event is organised in Narberth, it gets organised well - as those who flock to the Winter and Summer Carnival and a huge range of community events throughout the year will testify.

And if it's entertainment you're looking for, the Queen's Hall in Narberth is one of the county's top venues for live music, offering a variety of entertainment to suit all tastes.

Narberth is steeped in history - it was even mentioned in the ancient Welsh tales of the Mabinogion. It has a Norman castle, little of which remains, although it is currently being restored. And it was also the scene for the Rebecca Riots of the nineteenth century, a people's uprising against the landowners who imposed huge tolls on tollgates dotted around the area. The protesters rode on horseback disguised in women's clothing and following their leader 'Rebecca', to smash up and burn the offending gates in an act of defiance. The first such event occured at Efailwen, just north of Narberth.

The town is convenient for many of the county's tourist attractions, like Heron's Brook, where you can play golf and visit their animal park; top theme park Oakwood; Folly Farm, Llawhaden Castle, and many more.