Pembrokeshire will mark National Parks Week, July 22 to 29, with a series of events and activities for all the family. Residents and visitors alike can make the most of one of Wales' most breathtaking landscapes - the only predominantly coastal National Park in Britain. The events have been co-ordinated by Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority, and include everything from archery to archaeology, and from safaris to sandy sunset strolls. National Parks Week is in its second year and is organised by ANPA, the Association of National Park Authorities. Its aim is to remind people that there are 14 amazing open air spaces in the UK; all perfect for a family day out. The Pembrokeshire events are listed below. Saturday and Sunday, July 23 and 24: Meet the flamboyant Sir John Perrot, favourite at the court of Elizabeth I, at Carew Castle SN 045037. Demonstrations and historical interpretation, have- a-go archery. Included in normal admission fee. Saturday, July 23: 1 pm. Kiln Park, Tenby, courtesy of Bourne Leisure. Beach fun, including sandcastle competition, 'parachute' games, walks and rockpool rambles. Free of charge, but donations welcomed. Meet at beach end of footpath from Kiln Park, SS 127996. Leaders: National Park staff. Sunday, July 24: 2pm. Shore and rockpool hunt with local ranger. Wear wellies or jellies. Meet National Park Visitor Centre, St. Davids, SM 756252. Leaders: Ian Meopham and PCNP staff. Monday to Friday, July 25 to 29: From 10 am. Holiday sctivities at Carew Castle SN045037, including brass rubbing, heraldry, archery, weaving, painting and a play. Free entry for children with small charge for each activity. Monday, July 25: 10.45 am and 1.45 pm. Children's activities at Castell Henllys SN 118319. Experience life in an Iron Age hill fort. Fun activities for five to 10-year-olds in one-hour sessions. £1 plus entrance fee. Booking advisable on 01239 891319. Hands on archaeological activities for nine to 14- year-olds at Castell Henllys SN118319. One-hour sessions 12 noon and 3 pm. £1 plus entrance fee. Booking advisable on 01239 891319. 3pm. One-mile amble to find animals and plants that make their homes in some of the finest pools in Pembrokeshire. Come prepared for surprises (and wet feet). Free event. Meet Nolton Haven car park SM 860187. Leaders: Juliet Hughes and PCNP staff. 6pm. Energetic two-mile ramble exploring Strumble headland. Sturdy footwear essential. Meet on hardstanding just above the Bird Observatory SM 894413 200m before the lighthouse. Leader: Ian Meopham. Tuesday, July 26: 10.45 am and 1.45 pm. Children's activities at Castell Henllys SN 118319. Experience life in an Iron Age hill fort. Fun activities for five to 10-year-olds in one-hour sessions. £1 plus entrance fee. Booking advisable on 01239 891319. 11.45am. Take the Preseli Green Dragon bus and descend into the Gwaun Valley on a five-mile ramble following ancient tracks and bridleways. For start time, location and booking, phone Newport TIC on 01239 820912. Hands-on archaeological activities for nine to 14- year-olds at Castell Henllys SN118319. One-hour sessions 12 noon and 3 pm. £1 plus entrance fee. Booking advisable on 01239 891319. 1pm. Action-packed activities including puppet show, 'parachute' games and rockpool rambles. Free of charge, but donations welcomed. Held Manorbier beach SS 061975. 10.45 am and 1.45 pm. Children's activities at Castell Henllys SN 118319. Experience life in an Iron Age hill fort. Fun activities for five to 10-year- olds in one-hour sessions. £1 plus entrance fee. Booking advisable on 01239 891319. 8pm. An 'armchair tour' featuring coastal wildlife and scenery, myths and legends. Held at Broad Haven Youth Hostel SM 863140. Speaker: John Archer-Thomson. Wednesday, July 27: 9 am. Four-mile ramble on Skomer Island featuring birds, wildflowers and history. Booking essential on 01239 820912. Start Martins Haven SM 760089, Leader: Annie Haycock. 10.45 am and 1.45 pm. Children's activities at Castell Henllys SN 118319. Experience life in an Iron Age hill fort. Fun activities for five to 10-year- olds in one-hour sessions. £1 plus entrance fee. Booking advisable on 01239 891319. 11am. Discovering woodlands - join a site safari with an expert ecologist and discover the wild side of Castell Henllys SN 118390. Morning and afternoon sessions 11 am and 2 pm. Price included in entrance. Presenter: Peter Brown. Hands on archaeological activities for nine to 14- year-olds at Castell Henllys SN118319. One-hour sessions 12 noon and 3 pm. £1 plus entrance fee. Booking advisable on 01239 891319. 10.45 am and 1.45 pm. Children's activities at Castell Henllys SN 118319. Experience life in an Iron Age hill fort. Fun activities for five to 10-year- olds in one-hour sessions. £1 plus entrance fee. Booking advisable on 01239 891319. 11am. Discovering woodlands - join a site safari with an expert ecologist and discover the wild side of Castell Henllys SN 118390. Morning and afternoon sessions 11 am and 2 pm. Price included in entrance. Presenter: Peter Brown. Hands on archaeological activities for nine to 14- year-olds at Castell Henllys SN118319. One-hour sessions 12 noon and 3 pm. £1 plus entrance fee. Booking advisable on 01239 891319. Thursday, July 28: From 10.30 am, Friends of Pembrokeshire National Park Beach Day at St. Brides. Painting, clay modelling, nature trail, puppet show and rock pool explorations. Enquiries on 01646 600698. 10.45 am and 1.45 pm. Children's activities at Castell Henllys SN 118319. Experience life in an Iron Age hill fort. Fun activities for five to 10-year- olds in one-hour sessions. £1 plus entrance fee. Booking advisable on 01239 891319. Hands on archaeological activities for nine to 14- year-olds at Castell Henllys SN118319. One-hour sessions 12 noon and 3 pm. £1 plus entrance fee. Booking advisable on 01239 891319. 2pm. Three-mile circular walk discovering the industrial and maritime history of Saundersfoot. Start at Harbourmaster's Office SN 136047. Leader: Tim Jones. 7pm. One-mile cliff top stroll on St. Ann's Head with the water ranger. Ends with a visit to the lighthouse. Sturdy footwear advisable. Booking essential on 01239 820912. Start Kete car park, near Dale, SM 803043. Leader: Derek Rowland. Friday, July 29: 10 am. Car-free, care-free roadshow with information on how to access the Pembrokeshire coast and countryside without using a car. At Castle Square, Haverfordwest. 10 am. Find out from experts how Iron Age ancestors produced cloth, metal, baskets and food and how they changed the landscape. Price included in admission. At Castell Henllys SN 118390 2 pm. Three-mile ramble to discover ancient trees in the magical Gwaun Valley woodland setting. Sturdy footwear advisable. Start at Pontfaen car park SN 024339, Leaders: Juliet Hughes.
