PEMBROKESHIRE’S MILFORD WATERFRONT PRESENTS A BUMPER SUMMER PROGRAMME
1 July 2026: Pembrokeshire’s Milford Waterfront has an impressive summer line-up of largely free activities and great value attractions to enjoy. The free annual Carnival celebration on the 4th July will kickstart the holiday season with more festival-fun at the Milford Waterfront Weekender 14-16th August. Other activities include outdoor, sunset cinema screenings and free early evening Under the Bridge arts, music, sports activities, and inflatable games for 11–17-year-olds.
Alongside the events, throughout the school holidays, visitors can step back in time at Milford Haven Museum and discover the area’s fascinating maritime heritage (adults £4.50, children £3.50, under 5yrs free). Plus, for a chance to get on the water themselves, Milford Beach Activity Centre has SUP or kayak hire and guided tours of the waterway (from £15). Indoor action includes a series of free exhibitions at the nationally acclaimed Waterfront Gallery, while Phoenix Bowl will be full of fun with ten pin bowling, indoor play, and some themed events too (from £7pp). For more information visit www.milfordwaterfront.co.uk.
Stay: Right in the heart of the action, this summer kids stay for free at Pembrokeshire’s Tŷ Hotel Milford Waterfront when sharing a family room with their parents. Overlooking the marina, the hotel’s special Summer Holidays – children stay for free offer prices are from £74 per room per night. Valid on stays from 13th July to 1st September 2026 www.ty-hotels.com.
For the full summer schedule:
Milford Haven Carnival 4th July
Hosted by Milford Haven Round Table, the annual Carnival offers a spectacular day of family-friendly entertainment. Starting at Waterloo Square, the colourful parade of creatively decorated floats will travel along Hakin Bridge, Hamilton Terrace, and Charles Street, before arriving at Milford Waterfront. Here, revellers can enjoy live music, a variety of food and drink offerings and browse the pop-up stalls, plus enjoy a funfair and family focused entertainment from 1pm to 5pm. For those keen to continue into the evening, the Lord Nelson Hotel, together with Westpresents, is hosting a Carnival afterparty from 3pm to 11pm. This free afterparty event will feature a main stage with live performances, an outdoor bar, a dedicated face painter, and a large LED screen provided by TCW Productions.
Milford Waterfront Weekender 14-16th August
Taking place on Mackerel Quay, from midday and into the evening across three days in August, the Milford Waterfront Weekender will offer a vibrant mix of street food from Pembrokeshire and Southwest Wales, plus live music all set against the beautiful waterfront backdrop.
Outdoor cinema screenings
In association with the Torch Theatre, there will be three outdoor screenings this summer including Finding Nemo (arrive 1.30pm) and Back to the Future (arrive from 6pm) on the 17th July and The Greatest Showman on 21t August (arrive from 6pm). Offering the perfect alfresco cinema experience, the screenings will take place on Mackerel Quay. Tickets from £12pp or £44 for groups of four.
Free Under the Bridge activities for 11-17yr olds
Taking place from 6-8pm every Tuesday and Friday (from 21st July to 28th August), Under the Bridge offers children aged 11-17yrs the chance to participate in a range of free activities including arts, music and sports activities, plus inflatable games. For more information https://www.facebook.com/milfordyouthmatters1/
For more information: www.milfordwaterfront.co.uk/whats-on
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