Visit the charming village Carew, and you are in for a treat. A one-mile level walk around the mill-pond is suitable for the less able but delightful for all. A car park, facilities and picnic site are all nearby.
Grouped around the mill-pond are the castle, the cross and the mill - all worth a visit.
Carew Castle was one of the most important castles in the Pembrokeshire area. Occupied continuously from the 12th to the 17th centuries, it had become an Elizabethan mansion. Today it still looks impressive. Re-enactments of battles are often performed in its grounds.
The nearby Celtic Cross was erected as a memorial to Mareddud ap Edwin, joint ruler of Deheubarth (South West Wales) who was killed in 1035.
Since the National Park restored Carew Tidal Mill over 20 years ago, visitors have been able to go inside and have a look at the French Mill which is the only intact tidal mill in Wales.
Situated on a tidal inlet of the Daugleddau estuary, Carew provides some perfect vantage points for observing a variety of birds. As well as heron, swans and other waterfowl, the changing landscape of creeks, mudflats and saltings in the area attracts passage and wintering birds, including Dunlin, Curlew, Wimbrel, Greenshank, Bar-tailed Godwit, Widgeon, Teal and Shelduck. Red-necked and Slavonic Grebes, Whooper and Bewick's swans have also been spotted in these parts.
The inn and riverside restaurant are beautifully situated and provide a genuine welcome.
While in the area, drive out to Upton Castle and enjoy the wonderful grounds. They are packed with different species of shrubs and trees, and there are some perfect places for a shady picnic on a hot sunny day.