Pembrokeshire and the Gower Peninsula with Kids

Beautiful beaches come naturally to southwest Wales. No other part of Britain flies more Blue Flags - and none boasts a national park that is almost all coast. But it's the huge holiday potential, from bucket-and-spade to island escapade, which makes Pembrokeshire and the Gower Peninsula such a 'shore thing' for kids. The latest title in Footprint's award-winning series, Pembrokeshire & Gower with Kids is the first family travel guide to this spectacular and exciting holiday destination. From boat trips to back-to-nature campsites, family travel specialist William Gray provides the low-down on everything you need to plan an unforgettable and affordable holiday with the kids. If you thought a day on the beach was pretty full-on if you managed to squeeze in some rock-pooling and a sandcastle or two, try an action-packed day of surfing, kayaking and coasteering. Then there are Pembrokeshire's five fabulous offshore islands - each one a contender for your big holiday treat. Delve inland and highlights range from cycling, sailing and horse riding to dressing up as a Celtic warrior.
The Gower, meanwhile, powers ahead on the seaside-beauty stakes, from the waterfront city of Swansea to the wild sweep of Rhossili Bay. The peninsula even gets a sprinkle of Hollywood stardust from local celebrity, Catherine Zeta-Jones who spent many a happy childhood summer at Langland Bay. Highlights * Catch a wave at Newgale Sands or Whitesands Bay * Time-travel to the Iron Age at Castell Henllys * Hike the coast path * Have a go at coasteering or sea kayaking * Take a high-speed RIB ride around Ramsey * Cycle to the Welsh Wildlife Centre * See Skomer's puffins and Grassholm's gannets * Camp on a clifftop with views of the sea