Freshwater East village is situated next to a sheltered bay to the south of Lamphey in the south-west of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Freshwater East has a history dating back to the Iron Age, with the remains of a fort at East Cliff.
Freshwater East village is situated next to a sheltered bay to the south of Lamphey in the south-west of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.
Freshwater East is connected to the coastal bus service number 387/388. The Coastal Cruiser connects the surrounding villages to Pembroke and Pembroke Dock both of which has a railway station.
Freshwater East has a history dating back to the Iron Age, with the remains of a fort at East Cliff.
During the 18th century, Freshwater East was a stopping off point for coastal shipping requiring water and it also achieved notoriety for smuggling with contraband being stored in the cliffs.
In Victorian times Freshwater East was part of a busy social scene and very popular for outings and picnics.
The Pembrokeshire horse races were held on the beach in 1860!
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