Fishguard
Abergwaun
Ferry town with a film-set harbour and an invasion story.
Photo: Christopher Hilton / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Fishguard is really two places: the working upper town, and the postcard Lower Town harbour that stood in for Llareggub in the 1972 film of Under Milk Wood. It is the ferry port for Rosslare in Ireland and the site of the last invasion of mainland Britain, in 1797.
Staying near Fishguard
A practical, characterful base for the north coast and a jumping-off point for Ireland. Quieter and cheaper than St Davids, with the coast path running right through.
What's here
The Lower Town harbour; the Last Invasion Tapestry in the town hall; the coast path to Strumble Head lighthouse for seals and porpoises; and the Gwaun Valley, an ancient wooded valley that still keeps the old Welsh New Year.
When to visit
Late spring to early autumn for the coast path and the ferry connections; the Gwaun Valley is atmospheric year-round.
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Common questions
What was the Last Invasion of Britain?
In February 1797 a French force landed near Fishguard in the last invasion of mainland Britain. It collapsed within days, partly — by legend — because local women in red cloaks were mistaken for regular soldiers. The story is told in an embroidered tapestry displayed in the town.
Can you get a ferry to Ireland from Fishguard?
Yes. Fishguard Harbour runs ferry sailings to Rosslare in the Republic of Ireland, with a crossing of around three and a half hours. It makes Fishguard a useful base if you want to combine a Welsh coast break with a trip across the Irish Sea.