Milford Haven

Milford Haven and grew into a major is a town in Pembrokeshire, West Wales. It was founded as a whaling centre in the 18th centuryport. It is the largest town in Pembrokeshire, with a population of 14,000. Attractions in the town include Fort Hubberstone, built in 1863 to defend the port, the docks and marina, and the ruins of an observatory. The town museum, located centrally in the docks area, is housed in the town's oldest building, the Custom House which dates back to 1797. The town's main industry today is oil refining. Milford Haven is also the natural harbour on which the town stands (and from which the town takes its name). Since the mid 1990s tourism has provided a base for travellers, from which to explore the local coastline, and growing employment opportunities for locals. The Torch Theatre, opened in 1970 and designed by local architect Monty Minter, is one of only three building-based producing theatres in the whole of Wales, and possesses its own independent theatre company.

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  • Beggars Reach Hotel2009-07-03

    Located in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom

    Beggars Reach HotelThe Beggars Reach Hotel, Milford Haven is set in 3 acres of grounds and is surrounded by farmland which adds up to a completely peaceful stay in comfortable accommodation of a high quality standard.READ MORE

  • Lord Nelson Hotel2009-07-03

    Located in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom

    Lord Nelson HotelThe Lord Nelson Hotel is a good quality establishment situated in the heart of the community in Milford Haven. The hotel stands overlooking the busy harbour which houses a number of shops and a popular bowling alley and children?s play area. READ MORE

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  • Martha?s Vineyard2009-07-03

    Located in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom

    Martha?s VineyardMartha?s Vineyard is well?known throughout the area and much further afield for its excellent cuisine, Martha?s Vineyard enjoys a superb, elevated, position overlooking Milford Haven?s colourful Marina and with fabulous views along the Cleddau Estuary. Occupying the site of the former fish market, the building was first opened by the Duke of York at the start of the "Tall Ships Race" in 1991. The restaurant was created by Margaret Speedy who runs it together with her daughter Emma.READ MORE

  • Milford Haven Port Authority2009-07-03

    Located in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom

    Milford Haven Port AuthorityMilford Haven Port Authority is responsible for the biggest port in Wales, and the sixth largest in the UK. During 2008, the Port handled just under 53m gross tons of shipping which amounted to almost 36m tonnes of cargo. The Port is in the heart of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, the only Coastal National Park in Great Britain.READ MORE

  • Pembrokeshire Yacht Club2009-07-03

    Located in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom

    Pembrokeshire Yacht ClubPembrokeshire Yacht Club is situated on The Milford Haven Waterway in Milford Haven, Wales and offers launch and storage facilities for a variety of watersports including cruiser and dinghy racing, sub-aqua, longboat rowing and angling.READ MORE

  • Milford Haven Golf Club2009-07-03

    Located in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom

    Milford Haven Golf ClubWhether you are looking for a relaxing day's golf, searching for the ideal course for a society or looking for the right club to join, Milford Haven Golf Club, Bar and Restaurant is the place to be!READ MORE

  • Torch Theatre2009-07-03

    Located in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom

    Torch TheatreThe Torch Theatre in Milford Haven is a celebrated producing theatre company, and the striking new theatre was re-launched in the spring of 2008 with a highly acclaimed version of the award-winning musical The Hired Man. The award winning Torch Theatre Company boasts an impressive repertoire including One Flew Over The Cuckoo?s Nest, Neville?s Island, Abigail?s Party, The Little Shop of Horrors, Of Mice and Men and Educating Rita. It?s Christmas show is always a firm family favourite.READ MORE

  • Milford Haven School2009-07-03

    Located in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom

    Milford Haven SchoolWelcome to Milford Haven School, Wales, UK. Home to 1200 pupils!READ MORE

  • Belhaven House Hotel

    Located in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom

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  • Food Fusion2009-07-13

    Located in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom

    Food FusionFood Fusion welcomes you - an exciting, licensed restaurant located on the Milford Haven Marina. The restaurant has just celebrated its second anniversary following a very successful first two years. After only three months of opening, Food Fusion was awarded the most recent edition of the Milford & West Wales Mercury's 'Restaurant of the Year'.READ MORE