Travellers by rail will be delighted, upon arriving at Narberth, to discover one of the most attractive and well-preserved rural stations in Britain. The town is a five minutes' pleasant walk away.
Narberth was a market town from as early as 1688, but its church and ruined castle date back to the 11th and 13th centuries, respectively. More of Narberth's history as Arberth, Court of the Prince of Dyfed, can be found out at Narberth Museum.
The town's location, close to the 'Landsker Line', means that the English-speaking south of the county begins to meet the Welsh-speaking north, and here the two languages blend naturally. When approached from the south, Narberth provides some lovely views of the distant Preseli mountains.
The compact town of Narberth groups around the distinctive town hall, built in 1830. Its days as a market town are gone, but it still functions as an authentic, lively shopping centre. The many unique shops and family businesses offer a comprehensive range of gifts and souvenirs, including handmade gifts, crafts, textiles, books and antiques. Meanwhile, everyday needs are catered for by the butchers, greengrocers, hardware, electrical and convenience stores that make up the historic town centre.
Narberth's chief attraction is the Queen's Hall, a lively centre of culture and education for the whole area. As well as being the venue for many organisations and classes, the Queen's Hall hosts regular music concerts and other entertainment of a high standard. On the ground floor is a restaurant, so visitors can enjoy a delicious lunch or a drink while they browse the programmes of forthcoming events.
The town boasts several other restaurants, pubs, cafés and shops offering food to take away. The free car park near the Queen's Hall affords access to a large green area suitable for picnics, and footpaths from there lead into the country.
People who like to 'get physical' on holiday can make use of the town's swimming pool, or visit the Bloomfield Centre, where as well as a fitness room there are facilities for badminton, tennis and soccer.
Whether you are just paying a quick visit, or using Narberth as a touring centre, you can expect a friendly reception, and a worthwhile experience, whatever the weather. It is recorded that one local squire, when asked how he had enjoyed his recent tour of Italy, replied: "Give me Narberth on a wet Saturday afternoon."