Sunday, 1st March, 2026, Sybil House, Milford Haven SA73 3AA
Join us for a fun, family-friendly Festival of the Sea, a one-day celebration of Pembrokeshire’s incredible coast, ocean and the people who care for it.
Sunday, 1st March, 2026, Sybil House, Milford Haven SA73 3AA
Join us for a fun, family-friendly Festival of the Sea, a one-day celebration of Pembrokeshire’s incredible coast, ocean and the people who care for it.
Free to attend and open to all!
Explore the coast through hands-on activities, creative workshops and conversations with the people working every day to care for our seas.
Meet local organisations including the Field Studies Council, RNLI, Celtic Deep, Sea Trust, Car-y-Môr, The Crown Estate and many more. Enjoy live performances by the Merry Makers with pirates on stilts, and hear a local male voice choir sing sea shanties. Take part in free art, crafts and family activities inspired by Pembrokeshire’s wildlife and maritime heritage. From marine biology touch tanks to storytelling, face painting to local produce from the sea – it’s a fun day to learn, connect and discover, and to help build a healthy, resilient ocean for the future.
🗓️ Date: 1st March, 2026
📍 Location: Sybil House, Milford Haven SA73 3AA
🕥 Time: 10am-4pm
🏷️ Admission: FREE
The full programme of talks, activities and workshops will be shared soon. For now, save the date and keep an eye out for updates.
Free to attend and open to all!
Explore the coast through hands-on activities, creative workshops and conversations with the people working every day to care for our seas.
Meet local organisations including the Field Studies Council, RNLI, Celtic Deep, Sea Trust, Car-y-Môr, The Crown Estate and many more. Enjoy live performances by the Merry Makers with pirates on stilts, and hear a local male voice choir sing sea shanties. Take part in free art, crafts and family activities inspired by Pembrokeshire’s wildlife and maritime heritage. From marine biology touch tanks to storytelling, face painting to local produce from the sea – it’s a fun day to learn, connect and discover, and to help build a healthy, resilient ocean for the future.
🗓️ Date: 1st March, 2026
📍 Location: Sybil House, Milford Haven SA73 3AA
🕥 Time: 10am-4pm
🏷️ Admission: FREE
The full programme of talks, activities and workshops will be shared soon. For now, save the date and keep an eye out for updates.
Stands
Do you want to participate as a standholder?
Please contact Tom Luddington at
tom.luddington@pembrokeshirecoastalforum.org.uk
Stands
Do you want to participate as a standholder?
Please contact Tom Luddington at
tom.luddington@pembrokeshirecoastalforum.org.uk
Activities, Workshops & Performances
Activities, Workshops & Performances
Children’s Clay Workshop:
Fish and Sea Creatures
Join us at the Waterfront Gallery for a relaxed, hands-on clay workshop where children can create their own fish and sea creatures inspired by the wildlife along our coastline.
Led by experienced ceramic artist Gina Hughes, each session gives young makers the chance to explore texture, shape and storytelling through clay. Using simple tools and air-drying clay, children will design and model their own marine animals, taking inspiration from photos and drawings of local sea life around Pembrokeshire. Every child takes their finished creation home.
Workshops run on a drop-in basis in small groups, creating a friendly, supportive space where children can build confidence, try something new and enjoy making together.
Suitable for: ages 4+ (children must be accompanied by an adult)
Format: drop-in sessions, small groups
Times: 10.30–12.30 and 1.30–3.30
Location: Children’s Gallery Space, Waterfront Gallery
All materials provided
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Gina brings over 30 years’ experience in ceramics and community workshops across Wales, working with children, families and schools to make creative activities accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
Children’s Clay Workshop:
Fish and Sea Creatures
Join us at the Waterfront Gallery for a relaxed, hands-on clay workshop where children can create their own fish and sea creatures inspired by the wildlife along our coastline.
Led by experienced ceramic artist Gina Hughes, each session gives young makers the chance to explore texture, shape and storytelling through clay. Using simple tools and air-drying clay, children will design and model their own marine animals, taking inspiration from photos and drawings of local sea life around Pembrokeshire. Every child takes their finished creation home.
Workshops run on a drop-in basis in small groups, creating a friendly, supportive space where children can build confidence, try something new and enjoy making together.
Suitable for: ages 4+ (children must be accompanied by an adult)
Format: drop-in sessions, small groups
Times: 10.30–12.30 and 1.30–3.30
Location: Children’s Gallery Space, Waterfront Gallery
All materials provided
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Gina brings over 30 years’ experience in ceramics and community workshops across Wales, working with children, families and schools to make creative activities accessible and enjoyable for everyone
Children’s Art Workshop:
Fantasy Sea Creatures
Step into an imaginative underwater world at this colourful, hands-on art workshop led by artist Lesley Dearn.
Children will experiment with watercolour printing, blotting and stencilling to create their own fantasy sea creatures. From soft washes of colour to bold shapes and textures, they’ll build their designs through drawing, painting and collage, turning simple marks into magical marine life. It’s a playful, screen-free space where families can relax, explore materials and create together.
Each child can make several artworks to take home.
Workshops run on a drop-in basis in small groups, giving everyone time and space to enjoy the process and try new techniques.
Suitable for: ages 4+ (children must be accompanied by an adult)
Format: drop-in sessions, small groups
Times: 10.30–12.30 and 1.30–3.30
Location: Waterfront Gallery, Milford Haven
All materials provided
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Lesley is a full-time artist who has exhibited across Wales and has led art classes and workshops for children and adults for over a decade, bringing a warm, supportive approach that helps young artists grow in confidence
Children’s Art Workshop:
Fantasy Sea Creatures
Step into an imaginative underwater world at this colourful, hands-on art workshop led by artist Lesley Dearn.
Children will experiment with watercolour printing, blotting and stencilling to create their own fantasy sea creatures. From soft washes of colour to bold shapes and textures, they’ll build their designs through drawing, painting and collage, turning simple marks into magical marine life. It’s a playful, screen-free space where families can relax, explore materials and create together.
Each child can make several artworks to take home.
Workshops run on a drop-in basis in small groups, giving everyone time and space to enjoy the process and try new techniques.
Suitable for: ages 4+ (children must be accompanied by an adult)
Format: drop-in sessions, small groups
Times: 10.30–12.30 and 1.30–3.30
Location: Waterfront Gallery, Milford Haven
All materials provided
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Lesley is a full-time artist who has exhibited across Wales and has led art classes and workshops for children and adults for over a decade, bringing a warm, supportive approach that helps young artists grow in confidence
Walk-about Performance:
Black Bart and Ye Bold Buccaneers
Get ready for roaming pirate mischief as Black Bart, Bonny Ann and Bosun Bill sweep through Festival of the Sea in full costume. Expect towering stilt-walking moments, lively meet-and-greet antics, and a burst of accordion-led sea shanties that will pull you in from across the waterfront.
They’ll be weaving through the site throughout the day, popping up for photo opportunities, playful interaction, and short singalong sets. Perfect for families, curious wanderers, and anyone who fancies a bit of seaside theatre with their festival day.
Look out for:
• Stilt-walking appearances from Black Bart
• Walkabout pirate encounters with Bonny Ann and Bosun Bill
• Sea shanties and accordion tunes from the full crew
• Plenty of chances for photos and laughs
Performance style: Walkabout, pop-up appearances and short sets at intervals across the day.
Walk-about Performance:
Black Bart and Ye Bold Buccaneers
Get ready for roaming pirate mischief as Black Bart, Bonny Ann and Bosun Bill sweep through Festival of the Sea in full costume. Expect towering stilt-walking moments, lively meet-and-greet antics, and a burst of accordion-led sea shanties that will pull you in from across the waterfront.
They’ll be weaving through the site throughout the day, popping up for photo opportunities, playful interaction, and short singalong sets. Perfect for families, curious wanderers, and anyone who fancies a bit of seaside theatre with their festival day.
Look out for:
• Stilt-walking appearances from Black Bart
• Walkabout pirate encounters with Bonny Ann and Bosun Bill
• Sea shanties and accordion tunes from the full crew
• Plenty of chances for photos and laughs
Performance style: Walkabout, pop-up appearances and short sets at intervals across the day.
Family Craft Workshop:
Willow & Waves:
Rainbow Fish Workshop
Dive into a hands-on craft session with Willow & Waves and create your own colourful Rainbow Fish to take home. Using repurposed marine materials, including rescued rope and twine, you’ll build a bright, textured sea-inspired artwork while picking up simple ideas for reducing waste and reusing what washes up on our shores.
This is a friendly, drop-in style workshop with plenty of chances to chat, make, and learn as you go. Suitable for families, curious makers, and anyone who fancies a creative pause during the Festival of the Sea.
What to expect:
• Make a Rainbow Fish artwork using reclaimed marine rope and craft materials
• A relaxed, guided activity with help on hand
• All materials provided
• Take your finished fish home
Family Craft Workshop:
Willow & Waves:
Rainbow Fish Workshop
Dive into a hands-on craft session with Willow & Waves and create your own colourful Rainbow Fish to take home. Using repurposed marine materials, including rescued rope and twine, you’ll build a bright, textured sea-inspired artwork while picking up simple ideas for reducing waste and reusing what washes up on our shores.
This is a friendly, drop-in style workshop with plenty of chances to chat, make, and learn as you go. Suitable for families, curious makers, and anyone who fancies a creative pause during the Festival of the Sea.
What to expect:
• Make a Rainbow Fish artwork using reclaimed marine rope and craft materials
• A relaxed, guided activity with help on hand
• All materials provided
• Take your finished fish home