From bats to bugs, blackberries to bog plants, Pwllcrochan Nature Reserve, near Pembroke, can reveal all kinds of fascinating finds this half-term. The reserve will host free Wild in the Countryside events on Tuesday, October 30 and Wednesday, October 31 as part of this year's Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority's activities and events programme.
So don your outdoor gear and drop in at 10 am or 1 pm for some free fun, fact-finding and family- friendly games and science. You can also bring a packed lunch and stay all day.
Organised by the National Park Authority and supported by Chevron Pembroke Refinery and the National Trust, the days are best-suited to seven to 13-year-old children with adult supervision. Meet by St. Mary's Church, Pwllcrochan (off the Pembroke to Angle road). The activity leaders are Gill Wilkinson, Kiri Howells and David Matthews. The rest of the activities and events across the Park this half-term are listed below. Unless specified, there is no need to book events in advance - you can pay on the day. activities
Saturday, October 20, 1 to 3.30pm. Getting to grips with loca l geology - half day walk at Manorbier beach with geologist Sid Howells. Sunday, October 21, 10 am to 4.30 pm. Nature ramble on Range West. Six-mile scenic ramble on the Firing Range at Castlemartin. Warm clothing, sturdy footwear. Minimum age 11. No dogs. Booking essential: 01834 845040. Meet at Pembroke Tourist Information Centre, The Commons.
Sunday, October 28, 10 am to 5 pm. Historic ramble on Castlemartin Ranges. Explore some of Pembrokeshire's best kept archaeological secrets which survive on the Range. Warm clothing, sturdy footwear. Minimum age 11. No dogs. Booking essential: 01834 845040. Meet at Pembroke Tourist Information Centre, The Commons. Sunday, October 28, 11 am to noon and 2.30 to 3.30 pm. Archaeology at Carew Castle. Take a tour around the castle with an archaeologist and find out about the hidden history of the site. Tour is included in normal admission fee.
Sunday, October 28, 12.30 to 4 pm. Getting to grips with local geology - half day walk at Manorbier beach with geologist Sid Howells. Monday, October 29, 10 am to 3.30 pm. Discovering Daugleddau. Explore the quiet woodlands and fields beside the Daugleddau on this five-mile ramble through the 'secret' centre of the National Park. Meet at Haverfordwest - St. Thomas Green car park.
Monday, October 29, 11 am to noon. Carew Castle - Costumed activities for children. Chance to find out about life in castle times. Dress up and take part in activities in the castle. Find out whether you could have been a Tudor servant. Booking essential - 01646 651782. Age 6-12 years. £2 plus castle entry.
Monday, October 29, 11 am to 12.30 pm and 2 to 3.30 pm. Celtic Age Holiday Activities for children at Castell Henllys. Daily life in Iron Age hill fort more than 2,000 years ago. Fun Celtic holiday activities for children aged six to 12. £1.50 plus admission fee. Booking advisable. Tuesday, October 30, 11 am to noon and 2 to 3 pm. National Park Activities at Carew Castle. Have fun finding out why the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is such a special place and how we can help keep it that way. Event included in normal admission fee.
Wednesday, October 31, 11 am to 4 pm. The Celtic Festival of Samhain at Castell Henllys. Join us as we celebrate Samhain, the Celtic Halloween Festival. Wednesday, October 31, 11 am to noon. Carew Castle - Costumed activities for children. Chance to find out about life in castle times. Dress up and take part in activities in the castle. Find out whether you could have been a Tudor servant. Booking essential - 01646 651782. Age 6-12 years. £2 plus castle entry.
Wednesday, October 31, 11 am to 12.30 pm and 2 to 3.30 pm. Celtic Age Holiday Activities for children at Castell Henllys. Daily life in Iron Age hill fort more than 2,000 years ago. Fun Celtic holiday activities for children aged six to 12. £1.50 plus admission fee. Booking advisable. Wednesday, October 31, 11 am to noon. Carew Castle - Costumed activities for children. Chance to find out about life in castle times. Dress up and take part in activities in the castle. Find out whether you could have been a Tudor servant. Booking essential - 01646 651782. Age 6-12 years. £2 plus castle entry.
Thursday, November 1, 11 am to 12.30 pm and 2 to 3.30 pm. Celtic Age Holiday Activities for children at Castell Henllys. Daily life in Iron Age hill fort more than 2,000 years ago. Fun Celtic holiday activities for children aged six to 12. £1.50 plus admission fee. Booking advisable.
Thursday, November 1, 11 am to 3 pm. Woodland Discovery Ramble at Walwyn's Castle. A leisurely four-mile ramble through this secret wooded valley. Explore the wildlife of its rivers, streams, marshes and woods. Sturdy footwear advisable. Start at Walwyn's Church car park. Thursday, November 1, 2.30 to 3.30 pm. Craft session for children at Tenby National Park Interpretation Centre. £1 per child. Book at the centre: 01834 845040.
Friday, November 2, 11 am to noon. Carew Castle - Costumed activities for children. Chance to find out about life in castle times. Dress up and take part in activities in the castle. Find out whether you could have been a Tudor servant. Booking essential - 01646 651782. Age 6-12 years. £2 plus castle entry. Friday, November 2, 11 am to 2 pm. Crab catching at the Mill, Carew. Learn about crabs and how to catch and care for them. Tackle provided. Children (£3) must be accompanied by an adult. Adults free. Booking essential: 01834 845040. Meet at Carew picnic site.
• As half-term dates differ across the United Kingdom, some of the events listed may be outside Pembrokeshire's school holidays.