To spend Feb half term in Pembrokeshire

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Or will the weather be too dire? Ideally, we'd spend time on Barafundle Bay and Bosherton area for four days. Two DC (6,8). DH thinks it's too chancy with the weather with high risk of rain and being cold. I'm just desperate for a change of scenery and break from routine and have probably fixated on brisk mornings walks on the beach and because we've been to that area before in the summer (and were lucky with amazing weather and no crowds) and fell in love with Barafundle Bay. AIBU to risk going in Feb? I don't expect it to be warm but worried about it raining everyday. I know there's lots to do in the area with kids (e.g. Folly Farm) but we'd all prefer to be on the beach, walking through the woods etc. DH is predicting it isn't going to work out. We haven't booked anything yet!

I've never been in Feb but just wanted to say it's a lovely area and to suggest you put Manorbier and Pembroke castles on your list too.

@FthisS completely agree re the dinosaur park being awful (definitely only suited to smaller children and only a few hours worth of entertainment at the most). Never actually been to blue lagoon purely because it's too expensive! And OP definitely don't waste your money going to oakwood!

We keep a touring caravan in Pembroke, and go all year round. We’ve had some fantastic days in winter, there are some great circular walks on the National Park website, often taking in less well known beaches. Bosherton lily ponds down to Broadhaven and back is only a couple of miles, fabulous beach surrounded by the cliffs and sand dunes, so very pleasant on a sunny day.

Gorgeous area. West Coast of UK does tend to be a bit wilder in Winter months, but East Coast can be colder. I would say be prepared for bad weather, but take anything better as a bonus. Decent Winter clothing, warm, waterproof is the key. Lots of pre trip planning for wet days as well will help. Wildlife spotting, beach combing, lots a fantastic castles, some nice little towns, indoor pools. Why not get your children to make a holiday scrap book and treasure box, teach them some basic cooking with local goodies, drawing with things found out foraging, pebble painting, simple crafts to make little gifts for relatives at home. Hope you have a lovely time😁

Thanks for all the suggestions. I think DH need to discuss it a bit more.

LemonTT, last minute is a good idea then we can get a more accurate weather forecast then see where we can get. It's Feb so I'm hoping lots of availability. Also, you are right about the financial and mental load + being stuck indoors. We are generally the kind who will go out even when it's really, really cold but , admittedly, rain and wind we're not so great with and we'd up indoors. Last minute is definitely a good plan!

I’d go there at any time of the year . It’s so beautiful.

We live here, it's amazing. We've been on the beach most days the last couple of months. The last few days we haven't needed coats. Go for it!