Helen Chadwick: Body and Landscape Opening Events 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
Helen Chadwick: Body and Landscape – Creative Beach Painting Workshop
Caerfai Beach
11.30am – 1pm
£30 per person – All materials provided
Suitable for ages 11+ (under 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian)
Maximum 15 participants
Tickets are non-refundable
Led by local artist Rosalyn Sian Evans, create your own small painting, inspired by Chadwick’s participation in the Artists in National Parks residency.
To book you 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
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
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
