The ‘Last Invasion of Britain’: was the last occasion on which enemy troops set foot on British soil. It took place in the context of other planned, but unsuccessful, landings in Ireland and other parts of the British coast, which the French hoped…

The tradition of commissioning stained glass at St Mary’s Church in Fishguard began relatively late in the 1920s. The church was designed in the 1850s with an outward appearance and interior that had more in common with Nonconformist chapels than…

A mosaic of St Andrew that survives in St Patrick’s Church in Rosslare remembers the ‘saints’ that sailed between Wales and Ireland for the first sixty years of the crossing. Four vessels were initially commissioned by the Great Western Railway: the…

The Catholic mission in Fishguard was established in the late nineteenth century to minister to Irish workers and families involved in the construction of the port, mirroring a similar mission to Catholic families in Holyhead in the mid-nineteenth…

Located in the heart of Fishguard, just 500m from the Stena harbour/port entrance you will find the stylish and comfortable Ferryboat Inn (built in the style of a traditional Welsh ‘long house’). Owners Jacqui and Peter run the B&B as their…

Unmissable in the centre of Fishguard village, The Royal Oak pub is an institution, for many reasons. Not only does it offer a lively atmosphere, cosy fireside tables, local ale and delicious pub grub, it also has a remarkable history that makes it…

Established in its current location in the heart of Fishguard village since 2021, Fishguard Artisans collective gathers together artists, crafters and producers from Fishguard, Goodwick and the surrounding areas, showcasing the impressive range and…

Entering the Red Onion Garden Café, the personal touch is immediately evident – from delicious homemade cakes lining the counter to a blackboard outlining the food miles for the produce on the menu, everything in this gem of a café is done with…

Nestled in an idyllic spot in the coastal village of Goodwick, Ivybridge Guesthouse is an ideal base from which to explore the Pembrokeshire coast. Owners Mark and Jan offer exquisite hospitality and a range of rooms to suit all needs, with…

Ein Hanes/Our History is a collection of memories and memorabilia that offers visitors a glimpse into the story of the Twin Towns. It’s located in Fishguard Square, occupying the premises of an old shop two doors up from the Town Hall and Last…