Helen Chadwick: Body and Landscape Opening Event Saturday 11 July
Join us as we open our brand new exhibition in partnership with Amgueddfa Cymru and Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority, and is part of ARTIST ROOMS, a Tate and National Galleries of Scotland partnership.
Helen Chadwick with Piss Flowers, 1994 © Kippa Matthews. Courtesy Estate of Helen Chadwick and Richard Saltoun Gallery
Helen Chadwick: Body and Landscape – Curator’s Talk
Amgueddfa Cymru Gallery
10.30am – 11am
Maximum 50 participants
Free event
Join Bryony White, Derek Williams Senior Curator of Modern & Contemporary Art at Amgueddfa Cymru, for an introduction to the exhibition and the themes that shaped Helen Chadwick’s work.
To book your place, click here.
This is an English language event
Explore the Lighthouse
Friday 17 July, 5pm – 6.30pm (sold out) & 7pm – 8.30pm (Sold Out)
Friday 7 August, 5pm – 6.30pm (Sold Out) & 7pm – 8.30pm (Sold Out)
£10 per person
Booking essential
A memorable and unique experience to step inside one of the few island lighthouses along the Pembrokeshire coast. You will be divided into two small groups of 10 to enjoy a private visit to the keeper’s cottage and a guided exploration of the lighthouse.
Gain a rare insight into lighthouse life from the current keeper, before joining a Ranger to discover the lighthouse’s significance within the National Park. Uncover its rich heritage, stories of nearby shipwrecks, and its connection to the Coast Path, surrounding farmland, and native wildlife.
Maximum of 20 people (two groups of 10).
Meet at the first carpark at Strumble Head (SM895412 ///concerts.nerves.twigs, or view it on Google Maps)
Please wear warm clothing and walking boots/shoes. No dogs on this walk.
Due to the location of the building the only access is via a long and steep flight of steps. Height restrictions of 1.1m apply.
To book, click here. Tickets are non refundable.
This event is in English only
From Toes to Nose – A Giant’s Trail
Saturday 18 July – Sunday 30 August
£3.50 per child
Not many people know there is a giant living in St Davids…
From his gazing eyes and rough skin to his long, scruffy fingernails, traces of the giant can be found throughout the grounds. His beating heart lies within our centre – but something important is missing. Come and explore the woodland, courtyard, and grounds to help find what the giant has lost. Use all your senses to unearth the giant on this fun family-friendly adventure.
Summer VAT Relief is applied to this event.
This is a bilingual trail
Make & Take: Summer Art Workshops Inspired by Great Artists
Learn about famous artworks and create your own masterpiece using inspiration from the local landscape. A lovely keepsake to take home!
11am – 3pm
£3.50 per child, drop-in sessions
Summer VAT Relief is applied to all these workshops.
All workshops are delivered in English only.
Helen Chadwick: Body and Landscape
Wednesday 22 July
An ARTIST ROOMS exhibition in partnership with Tate and National Galleries of Scotland.
Explore our new exhibition to discover work by Helen Chadwick, one of the most inventive artists of her generation. Inspired by her exploration of the human body and the natural world, create a life-sized body map. Trace your own body, map it with the landscape of Pembrokeshire and fill with things that you love.
Note for parents:
Helen Chadwick explored the human body using unusual materials in surprising ways. Her work invites us to think about what it means to be human and how we connect with the natural world.
Some artworks in the exhibition include nudity, images of meat from a butcher’s shop, and microscopic images of human body cells. These works may inspire curiosity and spark conversations about what our bodies do.
Pablo Picasso: Self-Portraits
Wednesday 29 July
Discover the exciting world of Cubism and create a colourful self-portrait in the style of Pablo Picasso. Experiment with bold shapes, patterns and expressive mark-making to make your own masterpiece.
Claude Monet: Lily Pond Creations
Wednesday 5 August
Take inspiration from Claude Monet’s famous lily pond paintings and Pembrokeshire’s own Bosherston Lily Ponds. Discover how the founder of Impressionism captured light and colour to shape your own artwork to take home.
Piet Mondrian: Colour & Shape
Wednesday 12 August
Explore the bold style of Piet Mondrain, known for his colourful grids and simple geometric designs. Using colour blocking and bright primary colours make and take your very own piece of art.
Vincent van Gogh: Sunflower Sculptures
Wednesday 19 August
Famous for his starry nights and vibrant sunflowers, the work of Vincent van Gogh will inspire you to make your own 3D vase of sunflowers. Learn about Post-Impressionism in this sunny workshop.
Edvard Munch: The Scream
Wednesday 26 August
Find out why Edvard Munch’s The Scream is one of the world’s most recognisable paintings. Using a photo of your face and a range of mixed-media materials, create your own expressive version of this iconic artwork.
Brilliant Bats, St Davids
Friday 14 August, 8.15pm – 10.15pm
£10 per person
Booking essential
As darkness falls, find out what is emerging from the nooks and crannies around St Davids Cathedral. Join our local National Park Ranger with bat detectors in hand and discover more about these elusive nocturnal creatures.
Meet at Oriel y Parc Visitor Centre (SA62 6NW). Please wear warm clothing and walking boots/shoes. No dogs on this walk.
To book, click here. Tickets are non refundable.
This is an English language event
Dark Skies Day – Thursday 27 August
Celebrate the wonders of the Pembrokeshire Night Sky with a day of dark sky events at Oriel y Parc.
The Hidden World of Moths*
10.00am – 11.00am
Discovery Room
£5 per person
Booking essential
Join us for an engaging talk exploring the fascinating world of moths. Our conservation officer, Clare, will introduce a range of moth species, offering insights into their behaviour, ecology, and the important roles they play in our natural environment. To book your place, click here.
*Moth trapping is not harmful or cruel; it simply involves attracting moths to a light source so you can take a closer look at them before safely releasing.
This is an English language event
Solar Imaging and Viewing*
11am onwards
Free event, drop-in sessions
This is an opportunity to see the sun in detail and, if conditions allow, maybe even take an image of your own – all done in complete safety. Preseli Astronomy will show you how to find the sun using a smart telescope and the viewing will be done on an iPad Screen. No experience is needed and it is suitable for all.
*Please do not look at the sun, especially using any form of optics.
This is a weather dependent event.
This is an English language event
Image © Paul Culyer
Bats – the Superstars of the Night
11.30am – 12.30pm
Discovery Room
£5 per person
Booking essential
Pembrokeshire is home to some of the rarest bats in Europe. They need species-rich habitats in which to feed and dark skies to keep them safe from predators. Come along to this talk to find out about their unique adaptations to life in the dark and how we can help them to thrive.
To book you place, click here.
This is an English language event
An Introduction to Our Night Sky: Meteors to Moons and Stars to Galaxies with Preseli Astronomy
2pm – 3pm
Discovery room
£5 per person
Booking essential
Join us for an introduction to the wonders of the night sky. The talk will explain all the incredible objects and shapes that can be found. Examples of these will be seen with some fascinating facts about size, scale and distance to expand your knowledge and imagination. Suitable for beginners and those with some previous astronomy knowledge. To book your place, click here.
This is an English language event
Image © ESA
From Basic Astronomy to Searching for Life in the Universe with Preseli Astronomy
3.30pm – 4.30pm
Discovery room
£5 per person
Booking essential
Join us for a fascinating talk looking at the objects amateur astronomers can see in the sky and the limits of what can be observed. Explore the professional telescopes that are used worldwide for hunting for planets and other areas where life could be found. Examine what scientists hope—and expect—to discover in the years ahead and review the exciting progress made so far through stunning astronomical images. Suitable for beginners and those with some previous astronomy knowledge. To book your place, click here.
This is an English language event
Biofluorescent Night Walk
Thursday 27 August, from 7.30pm
£15 per person
Booking essential
Join our Rangers for an after dark walk exploring the magical world of biofluorescence in the city of St Davids. Using UV torches, we will discover the vibrant, colourful display of lichens, plants and insects at this time of year.
UV torches and safety glasses will be provided.
Walk will be between 1½ to 2 hours.
Meet at Oriel y Parc.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please wear warm clothing and walking boots/shoes. No dogs on this walk.
To book, click here. Tickets are non refundable.
This event is in English only
Brilliant Bats, St Davids
7.45pm – 9.45pm
£10 per person
Booking essential
As darkness falls, find out what is emerging from the nooks and crannies around St Davids Cathedral. Join our local National Park Ranger with bat detectors in hand and discover more about these elusive nocturnal creatures.
Meet at Oriel y Parc Visitor Centre (SA62 6NW). Please wear warm clothing and walking boots/shoes. No dogs on this walk.
To book, click here. Tickets are non refundable.
This is an English language event
Stargazing – Exploring the Night Sky with Preseli Astronomy Society
10pm – 11pm
Free event, drop-in session
A chance look at the night sky through different telescopes. You’ll also discover just how easy modern Smart Scopes make astronomy, with intelligent technology that does much of the work for. As it is summer, the session will involve searching for galaxies, bright nebulae and the Milky Way. If conditions allow, you will be shown how to photograph the Milky Way with a smart phone. Suitable for all. Please wear warm clothes as the nights can be cool.
Weather permitting. Please ask at the centre or check the website on the day.
This is an English language event
Biofluorescent Night Walk
Thursday 29 October, from 7.30pm
£15 per person
Booking essential
Join our Rangers for an after dark walk exploring the magical world of biofluorescence in the city of St Davids. Using UV torches, we will discover the vibrant, colourful display of lichens, plants and insects at this time of year.
UV torches and safety glasses will be provided.
Walk will be between 1½ to 2 hours.
Meet at Oriel y Parc.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please wear warm clothing and walking boots/shoes. No dogs on this walk.
To book, click here. Tickets are non refundable.
This event is in English only
