Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority’s three visitor attractions are hosting half-term fun this week, offering family-friendly experiences and a flavour of the area’s culture and heritage.

Carew Castle will be open daily from 10.30am-3.30pm until February 26. Nest Tearoom will be serving homemade cakes, drinks and light lunches during these times.

Children can also take on the Dragon Quest by using a smart phone to search the castle to find all the fire-breathing creatures. Small supplement per child plus normal admission.

On Friday (February 24), Coed Cadw (The Woodland Trust in Wales) will be at the Castle from 11am-2pm providing a free tree to those from households in Wales, as part of the Welsh Government’s ‘My Tree, Our Forest’ scheme.

Oriel y Parc Gallery and Visitor Centre’s offer of free Arty Crafty Weekends will continue from 10am-4pm on Saturday and Sunday, February 25 and 26 . There will also be free sessions daily from tomorrow (Thursday) to February 26.

Coed Cadw (The Woodland Trust in Wales) will be at Oriel y Parc from 11am-2pm today (Wednesday), providing a free tree to those from households in Wales, as part of the Welsh Government’s ‘My Tree, Our Forest’ scheme.

Also today, there will be a special Welsh Dragon Craft Workshop from 11am-3pm, giving people a chance to drop in and prepare for St David’s Day and the annual Dragon Parade by creating a Welsh Dragon. (Small fee applies).

This year’s Dragon Parade takes place next Saturday, March 4 at 11am as part of the annual St David’s Day celebrations marking the birth of Wales’ patron saint.

There’s also a range of free exhibitions on offer, including On Your Doorstep, which is open 10am-4pm every day in the Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales gallery, showcasing the nature, geology and archaeology that exists all around us.

Castell Henllys Iron Age Village will be open every day 10am-4pm until February 26 offering a chance to meet friendly members of the tribe, have a go with a slingshot, watch a demonstration of an ancient craft or skill and be painted with beautiful blue patterns. A guided tour is also included in the admission fee.

On Saturday (February 25) there’ll be a chance to marvel at The Wonders of the Night Sky at Castell Henllys from 6.30pm-7.30pm. Join storyteller Alice Courvoisier around the roundhouse fire, as she explores constellations and explores tales, myths and legends from different cultural traditions. Weather permitting, there will be an opportunity to admire the night sky and identify some constellations. Please dress warmly. Bring a torch and binoculars. Age 7+. Children must be supervised by an adult. Booking essential. Small admission fee applies.

In addition to all these events, you can also explore the National Park’s great outdoors for free on foot. For inspiration on which routes to follow, visit www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales/web-walks.

You can also hire mobility equipment for free to help you on your way, including mobility scooters and beach wheelchairs, some of which are available to hire now. For more details visit www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales/beach-wheelchairs.

For Oriel y Parc full details including opening times and event information visit www.orielyparc.co.uk or call 0137 720392.

For Castell Henllys full details including admission prices, opening times and event information visit www.castellhenllys.com or call 01239 891319.

For Carew Castle full details including admission prices, opening times and event information visit www.carewcastle.com or call 01646 651782.