Oriel y Parc Gallery and Visitor Centre
Oriel y Parc Gallery and Visitor Centre is one of Pembrokeshire’s leading cultural attractions, serving as both a gateway to the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and a vibrant centre for art, heritage, and learning. Located in St Davids, Britain’s smallest city, the modern building was designed to blend with the surrounding landscape while providing visitors with a welcoming introduction to one of the UK’s most spectacular coastal regions. Inside, visitors can explore a variety of galleries showcasing changing exhibitions of art, photography, and cultural heritage. One of the centre’s most notable features is its partnership with the National Museum Wales, which allows important works from the national collections to be displayed in Pembrokeshire. These exhibitions often highlight Welsh history, culture, landscapes, and contemporary creativity, ensuring there is always something new to discover. The visitor centre also offers extensive information about the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, helping visitors learn about the area’s unique geology, wildlife, and coastal habitats. Interactive displays provide insight into the rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, offshore islands, and diverse ecosystems that make the region internationally renowned.
Saint David's Wales
Oriel y Parc Gallery and Visitor Centre is a vibrant cultural hub and the main discovery gateway for the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Located in Britain's smallest city, the centre features a premier landscape gallery operating in partnership with the National Museum of Wales. Visitors can enjoy rotating fine art exhibitions, photography, and local crafts inspired by the surrounding coastal environment, alongside works by renowned Welsh artists. The complex also houses an artist-in-residence studio, a regional visitor information desk, a gift shop showcasing local artisans, and a popular café. The centre is located at High Street, St Davids, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA62 6NW, Wales, United Kingdom. It sits prominently at the entrance to St Davids along the A487 road. Because of its central location in St Davids, visiting Oriel y Parc places you steps away from world-class historic and cultural landmarks. A brief walk into the heart of the city brings you to the magnificent medieval St Davids Cathedral and the dramatic ruins of the 14th-century St Davids Bishop's Palace. Heading slightly further along the coastal peninsula leads to the historic cliffside chapel ruins at St Non's Chapel and Well. Driving east toward Haverfordwest opens up access to the impressive hilltop fortress of Roch Castle, the ancient earthworks at Wiston Castle, and the historic collections at Haverfordwest Town Museum.