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Lawrenny
Go for one night or a half-day if you have a car: a quay, an estuary footpath and a tearoom. No bus, no station — skip without wheels.
Lawrenny is a small village and parish inside the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, set on a tidal arm of the Milford Haven estuary. It has a quay, a Norman church, a tearoom and a pub, and in summer it fills with boats and water-skiers. There is no bus service, so it works as a quiet night between Pembroke and Tenby rather than a base for a whole trip. One night is enough; two if you want to walk the estuary paths slowly.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (wet, quiet, many places shut)
- Airports
- CWL · BRS
- Nights
- 1
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- 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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- 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
Emergency numbers for Lawrenny999 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance999
- EU emergency number (works in the UK)112
- NHS non-urgent advice111
- Police non-urgent101
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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 Lawrenny, 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
- SafetyVery low crime; the real risks are single-track lanes, fast tides in the estuary and no mobile signal on parts of the coast path.
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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, ambulance · 112 EU emergency number (works in the UK) · 111 NHS non-urgent advice
- 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.
- AirportcheckCWL Cardiff Airport (About 2 h by road via the M4 and A48; check hire-car desks before a late arrival.).
- Getting aroundThere is no bus and no railway station.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or tea at the quayside tearoom£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
- Sit-down mealPub main course£12–18 (≈ US$16–25)
- BeerPint of beer£4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week£8–15 (≈ US$11–20)
- Budget bedHostel bed, a night, per person£25 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedB&B double room, a night, per room£110 (≈ US$150)
- High-end bedB&B double room, a night, per room£160 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £45 (≈ US$60) · Mid £80 (≈ US$110) · High £150 (≈ US$200)
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 road via the M4 and A48; check hire-car desks before a late arrival.) · BRS Bristol Airport (About 2 h 45 min by road; the usual pick for US and Ireland arrivals connecting by car.)
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 (17 rain days), driest Jun (11). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Lawrenny: 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)
17 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
14 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
14 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
12 rd
May
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
12 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Jul
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Aug
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
13 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
13 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
16 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
17 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
17 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
There is no bus and no railway station. A car is effectively required; the village is about 9 miles by road from Pembroke. On foot, lanes and the estuary footpath link the church, the quay and the hostel. Taxis must be booked from Pembroke or Narberth — do not expect one to pass through.
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 20 min
Drive the A4075 and A4139, about 9 miles
Castle and town walls; the obvious half-day from Lawrenny.
Carew Castle and tidal mill
goDoor to door: About 15 min
Drive east on the A4075
On the way to Pembroke; pair the two in one afternoon.
Door to door: About 30–35 min
Drive via the A478 and A4139
Walled town and beaches; go early in summer for parking.
Door to door: About 25 min
Drive via the A4075 and A477
Working port and marina; useful for supplies rather than sightseeing.
Door to door: About 50 min
Drive via the A40 and A487
Cathedral and coast path; a full day out.
Door to door: About 45 min
Drive via the A40 and A487
Small town under Mynydd Carningli; good lunch stop.
Fishguard
cautionDoor to door: About 45 min
Drive via the A40
Ferry port for Ireland; only worth it if you are sailing.
Freshwater East
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Drive via the A4139 and B4584
Sandy beach with a car park; quieter than Tenby.
Newgale
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Drive via the A487
Long pebble-and-sand beach; surf hire in summer.
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.
Lawrenny village and quay
The only real choice: hostel, B&B and glamping are all within a short walk of the water.
Pembroke or Tenby
Use these as a base if Lawrenny beds are full; both are a drive of 20–35 min.
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 double room1 × 1 night × £110 | £110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £80 | £160 |
| Car hire, one day, small car1 × £45 | £45 |
| Fuel, about 60 miles of local driving1 × £10 | £10 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × £10 | £20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £35 |
| Trip total≈ £190 per person per day, bed included | £380≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in pounds; car hire and fuel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or tea at the quayside tearoom | £3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Pub main course | £12–18 (≈ US$16–25) |
| Pint of beer | £4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Cream tea or cake | £5–8 (≈ US$7–11) |
| Car park, full day | £4–7 (≈ US$6–10) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | £8–15 (≈ US$11–20) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No bus service: without a car you are dependent on a booked taxi or a long walk.
- Mobile signal is patchy: 4G from O2 and Three only, nothing from EE or Vodafone.
- Single-track lanes with passing places; drive slowly and expect tractors.
- The estuary is tidal and the water is cold — check tide times before walking the shore.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 999
- EU emergency number (works in the UK)
- 112
- NHS non-urgent advice
- 111
- Police non-urgent
- 101
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My bed tonight
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I'r cyfeiriad yma, os gwelwch yn ddaTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance999
- EU emergency number112
- NHS non-urgent111
- Police non-urgent101
Embassy
No embassies in Wales; the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland have embassies or high commissions in London. Consular help for the region is handled from there.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Pembroke → Lawrenny: about £20–28 (≈ US$30–40), 20 min
- Taxi Tenby → Lawrenny: about £30–40 (≈ US$40–55), 30–35 min
- Car hire, one day, small car: from about £45 (≈ US$60) plus fuel
Say or show
- Diolch — Thank you (DEE-olch)
- Bore da — Good morning (BOR-eh dah)
- Os gwelwch yn dda — Please (os GWEL-ooch un thah)
- Ble mae'r toiled? — Where is the toilet? (bleh myr TOY-led)
- Faint yw e? — How much is it? (fynt yoo eh)
- Iechyd da — Cheers (YEH-khid dah)
Mobile signal is weak: download offline maps and note the address before you drive in.
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 Lawrenny. 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 (wet, quiet, many places shut) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 9 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Ferry and airport arrival fixtures for CWL and BRS, with last hire-car desk times field-checked.
- Walking cluster around the quay, church and hostel with verified gate and footpath cutoffs.
- Tearoom and pub pages with seasonal opening windows and last orders.
- Tide and weather fixtures so the estuary footpath can be rated go or skip by the hour.