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Freshwater East
Give it 1–2 nights if you want a quiet beach base on the coast path; skip it as a day trip from Tenby unless you have a car.
Freshwater East is a small Pembrokeshire village with a sandy, sheltered bay, a dune-and-woodland nature reserve behind it and the Pembrokeshire Coast Path running through. It is a base for walking and beach days, not a sightseeing town: there are two places to eat, seasonal shops and no lifeguards. Come for one or two nights, ideally with a car, and use it for the coast path between Manorbier and Stackpole.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (most facilities closed, short days)
- Airports
- CWL · BRS
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
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- United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Freshwater East999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Freshwater East, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyA quiet, low-crime village; the real risks are the sea (no lifeguards), the steep hill and poor mobile signal.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police, fire and ambulance · 101 police non-urgent · 111 NHS non-urgent
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCWL Cardiff Airport (About 2 h by car; the nearest airport with regular scheduled flights.).
- Getting aroundOn foot for the village and beach; note the steep hill (Jason Road) between the bay and the upper village.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or tea in a café£3–4 (≈ US$4–6)
- Sit-down mealPub main course£12–18 (≈ US$16–25)
- BeerPint of beer£4–5.50 (≈ US$6–8)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week£8–15 (≈ US$11–20)
- Budget bedHostel or bunkhouse bed, a night, per person£25 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedB&B or inn double room, a night, per room£120 (≈ US$160)
- High-end bedB&B or inn double room, a night, per room£180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £45 (≈ US$60) · Mid £80 (≈ US$110) · High £140 (≈ US$190)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CWL Cardiff Airport (About 2 h by car; the nearest airport with regular scheduled flights.) · BRS Bristol Airport (About 3 h by car via the M4 and A48.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jun
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Aug
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jan (16 rain days), driest Jun (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Freshwater East: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
16 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
13 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
13 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
May
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Jul
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Aug
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
11 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
15 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
16 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
16 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
On foot for the village and beach; note the steep hill (Jason Road) between the bay and the upper village. A car is the practical way to reach Pembroke, Tenby and the rest of the coast. The nearest rail station is Lamphey, about 1.6 miles away, on the West Wales line; the 387/388 Coastal Cruiser bus runs in summer and on limited winter days.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 15 min
A4139 and B4584 by car
Castle and town; the closest place for a full shop.
Door to door: About 25 min
A4139 by car
Walled town, harbour and beaches; busier and better for an evening out.
Manorbier
goDoor to door: 2–3 h on foot
Coast path on foot, or short drive
Castle and beach; a good half-day walk along the coast path.
Door to door: About 45 min
By car via the A487
Cathedral and the smallest city in Britain; pair with a coast walk.
Door to door: About 30 min
By car via the A477
Working port and marina; useful for supplies rather than sightseeing.
Newgale
cautionDoor to door: About 50 min
By car via the A487
Long surf beach; a different, more exposed coast.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Freshwater Bay Holiday Village (Trewent Park)
Self-catering holiday homes in the valley behind the beach; the largest block of beds in the village.
Village lanes and Jason Road
B&Bs and cottages on the hill above the bay; a steep walk down to the sand.
Stackpole and Lamphey
Nearby hamlets with an inn and more cottages; useful if the village is full.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £45–70 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- £70–120 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- £120 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| B&B or inn double room1 × 2 nights × £120 | £240 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × £80 | £320 |
| Coastal Cruiser bus, one day2 × £6 · check | £12 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × £10 | £20 |
| Pub main course2 × £15 | £30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £62 |
| Trip total≈ £171 per person per day, bed included | £684≈ US$950 |
2026 estimate in pounds; travel to Pembrokeshire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or tea in a café | £3–4 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Pub main course | £12–18 (≈ US$16–25) |
| Pint of beer | £4–5.50 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Self-catering groceries, per person per day | £10–15 (≈ US$14–20) |
| Parking near the beachSeasonal charges may apply. | check |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | £8–15 (≈ US$11–20) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No lifeguards on the beach: swimming and paddling are at your own risk.
- Mobile phone coverage is poor; the Longhouse and the Freshwater Inn have WiFi.
- Shops and some food outlets are seasonal: check opening before you rely on them out of season.
- The hill from the beach to the top of the village is steep.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire and ambulance
- 999
- Police non-urgent
- 101
- NHS non-urgent
- 111
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My bed tonight
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I'r cyfeiriad hwn, os gwelwch yn ddaTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire and ambulance999
- Police non-urgent101
- NHS non-urgent111
Embassy
No embassies in Pembrokeshire; the US embassy is in London and most consulates-general are in Cardiff or London (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Coastal Cruiser 387/388, one journey: check the current fare and timetable; summer has about 4 buses a day
- Taxi Pembroke → Freshwater East: about £10–15 (≈ US$14–20) (check)
Say or show
- Helo — Hello (HEH-loh)
- Diolch — Thank you (DEE-olkh)
- Os gwelwch yn dda — Please (os GWEL-ookh un thah)
- Hwyl fawr — Goodbye (hoo-il vowr)
- Ble mae'r traeth? — Where is the beach? (bleh mire trithe)
- Iechyd da — Cheers (YEH-khid dah)
Welsh is spoken alongside English in this part of Pembrokeshire; English is fine everywhere.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Freshwater East. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (most facilities closed, short days) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for CWL and BRS: last train and bus times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: the beach and nature reserve, the coast path east to Manorbier, the coast path west to Stackpole.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (beach, nature reserve, coast path) and eat pages with last orders for the Longhouse and the Freshwater Inn.
- Seasonal and hostile arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.