Pembrokeshire tourist attraction welcomes more than 300 locals for free weekend

The Bug Farm in St David's held a free festive weekend for locals that drew more than 300 visitors who saw exhibits, took part in workshops and visited the Grub Kitchen; the site is now closed for winter work and plans to reopen for the February half term 2026.

The Bug Farm in St David's ran a free event over the festive weekend to give back to local families during a costly time of year. The weekend attracted more than 300 Pembrokeshire residents. Visitors explored the Zoo, Museum, Nature Recovery Centre and Pembrokeshire Farming History Museum, and joined workshops, meet-the-bug sessions and food at the Grub Kitchen. The farm has since closed for winter renovations and building work but will reopen for the February half term 2026. Event details: - More than 300 Pembrokeshire locals attended the free weekend at The Bug Farm in St David's. - Activities included up-close meet-the-bug sessions, a Christmas nature crafting workshop, face painting, and visits to the Zoo, Museum and new Nature Recovery Centre. - The Grub Kitchen served local dishes including Pembrokeshire organic vegetable cawl and a bug burger, and was reported as busy during the event. - Attendees were given a preview of a new exhibition of 21 prints by Pauline Beynon, scheduled to be on public display from the February half term; prints will be for sale and are also available via The Bug Farm's online shop. - The Bug Farm reported raising over £1,000 for Surfers Against Sewage at a November fundraiser run with Grub Kitchen; a similar spring event in aid of the charity is planned. - The site is closed for winter renovations but is accepting pre-booked group visits, will reopen for February half term 2026, and is offering locals a 15% entry discount until the Easter holidays with the code BFLOCAL25; season tickets were noted at £20 for adults and £15 for children. Summary: The free weekend was described by organisers as a thank-you to nearby residents and drew several hundred visitors, providing access to exhibits, workshops and food. The Bug Farm is currently closed for winter work and intends to reopen for the February half term 2026, with local discounts, season tickets and further charity events mentioned as part of upcoming plans.