Fishguard town is picturesquely situated on the North Pembrokeshire coast where the River Gwaun joins the sea. The town is small with a population of about 5,000 people across the twin towns of Fishgaurd and Goodwick.

It is basically divided into two parts, the main town of Fishguard and Lower Fishguard. Lower Fishguard is essentially the location of the original hamlet that grew into the town of Fishguard of today and is in many ways a traditional fishing village, with tidal quay, an old harbour and quayside cottages in the lower town. The main town sits atop the neighbouring cliff.

Located in the Town Hall, the 100-ft-long tapestry which commemorates the bicentenary of the Last Invasion of Britain by the French has been favourably compared to its French counterpart, the Bayeux Tapestry. Commissioned in 1997, it attracts many visitors.

The town is renowned for featuring in Richard Burton’s version of Dylan Thomas’s ‘Under Milk Wood’, in which many local people played extras. Moby Dick was also filmed here in the 1950s.

Fishguard and Goodwick railway station runs regular services along the South Wales railway line and is located in Goodwick along with the Fishguard and Goodwick ferry terminal at the harbour. It is one of the major ferry Irish Sea routes crossing to Rosslare in Southern Ireland. Regular bus services run within the twin towns of Fishguard and Goodwick and regular services connect Fishguard to Havefordwest, Cardigan and St. David’s.

The twin towns have all the local services and shops that you’d expect in a small market town. Here you’ll find a range of small family-owned shops and businesses, galleries, gift and antique shops, two weekly markets, and plenty of quality cafés, pubs and restaurants.

The Fishguard Marine Walk, offering views of sea and harbour, is one popular coastal walk amongst many, including Carreg Wastad point and Strumble Head lighthouse.

The Sea Trust Marine Wildlife Exhibition in the Ocean Lab, Fishguard Harbour is worth a visit to see what lies beneath the waves in the harbour and our Pembrokeshire coastal waters.

Fishguard Leisure Centre is a superb modern sports hall and pool offering a wide range of facilities. Theatr Gwaun is a community venue for both cinema and theatre and shows a changing programme of films and live events throughout the year.

Fishguard Folk Festival takes place every year over the late May Bank Holiday and the West Wales International Music Festival takes place every summer and brings world-class musicians to venues across the region.

Ysgol Bro Gwaun, the local secondary school, serves the local area for pupils in school Years 7-11. Ysgol Glannau Gwaun and Holy Name Catholic School are two primary schools based in the town serving pupils aged from 3-11 yrs old