Coronavirus regulations expired in Wales on 30 May 2022. The Welsh Government recommends that people continue to take simple steps to protect their health, such as wearing a face covering in indoor crowded or enclosed places. Although self-isolation is no longer a legal requirement, in order to reduce the risk of passing the virus to others, if you have symptoms you should get a test and then self-isolate if you test positive.
If you are heading out to enjoy the National Park’s great outdoors, we ask you to tread lightly. Follow the Countryside Code and leave only footprints.
The Authority’s headquarters is open to the public Monday-Thursday from 9am-5pm and from 9am-4.30pm on Fridays. Please visit the Contact Us section for details on how to contact Authority staff if you wish to get in touch.
Please visit the Welsh Government website for full details of what you need to do.
Quick links to information and advice
►What do I need to do
►Car Parks
►Footpath Network
►Virtual Nature
►Development Management (Planning)
►Park Authority headquarters and visitor attractions
►Contact Us
What do I need to do? (from 30 May 2022)
Know the latest guidance – check the Welsh Government website for the up-to-date advice.
- get both jabs and your booster
- outdoors is safer than indoors
- if you have symptoms, self-isolate and get tested
Plan ahead if you’re going to visit Pembrokeshire:
- Book accommodation in advance
- If you’re bringing a campervan or planning to camp, please use a designated campsite. Search the Visit Pembrokeshire website for a list of accommodation providers.
- Use our visitor newspaper Coast to Coast to plan your trip
- Whether you’re coming for a week or you’re just planning a day out in the Park, it’s packed with ideas and ways to help you tread lightly and leave no trace.
If you are heading out to enjoy the National Park’s great outdoors please be kind and remember the three ‘R’s:
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Respect the Land
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Respect the Community
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Respect each Other
Follow the National Park Authority on Twitter and Facebook to be kept up to date of the latest developments in the Park.
Car Parks
All National Park Authority-managed car parks are open. The charging season begins on 15 March. For more information visit our parking page.
Footpath network
The footpath network is open. For more information visit our Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Walking Guidance section.
Tread lightly in the Park
Please ensure you enjoy the outdoors responsibly and follow any on-site advice and adhere to the Countryside Code.
Connect with nature virtually
You can still connect to the nature of the Park through our social media channels, our website and our online version of Coast to Coast.
Like the National Park on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
Development Management (Planning) Service
The Authority’s Development Management service has continued to operate as far as practicable during the Coronavirus restrictions.
Our website is operating as normal with access to Development Management Committee agendas, papers and minutes as well as normal public access to the detail on planning applications.
As of 1 September 2020 and until further notice we will no longer be able to offer planning advice over the phone or via email and our planning surgery is suspended. This is to enable officers to clear the backlog of planning applications and pre-applications that has built up as a result of Covid-19 and IT issues.
Development Management Committee meetings will be held virtually and can be viewed via a live video stream with details of how to watch on via the Committee Papers page.
Staff do not have access to the offices at present. As a result site notices will be used as the main form of publicity during this period for all applications rather than direct letters to neighbouring properties. You can also view the weekly lists of applications that have been registered and determined online.
Visiting Park Authority headquarters and visitor attractions
The Authority’s headquarters is open to the public from 9am-5pm Monday-Thursday from 9am-5pm and from 9am-4.30pm on Fridays. Please call 01646 624800 or email info@pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk to contact us.
The Authority’s attractions at Carew Castle, Castell Henllys Iron Age Village and Oriel y Parc Gallery and Visitor Centre are open. Please see the Carew Castle website, Castell Henllys Iron Age Village website and Oriel y Parc Gallery and Visitor Centre website for up-to-date opening times. You can find contact details for each attraction below.
Contact Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority Staff
If you wish to contact the Authority, please phone 01646 624800, email info@pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk or use the form on our Contact Us page.
Enquiries for Carew Castle: call 01646 651782 or email enquiries@carewcastle.com.
Enquiries for Castell Henllys: call 01239 891319 or email enquiries@castellhenllys.com.
Enquiries for Oriel y Parc: call 01437 720392 or email info@orielyparc.co.uk.
