Haverfordwest Leisure Centre

Swimming lengths in a proper council pool might not sound like holiday material, but after days of beach walks and coastal hikes, this leisure centre hits the spot. The pool's decent enough - nothing fancy, but clean and warm with a reasonable lane swimming setup. There's also a sports hall if the weather turns properly Welsh and you need somewhere dry to burn off energy.

Families staying at nearby sites like Creampots or South Cockett will find it handy for rainy day backup plans. The kids can splash about while parents get some proper exercise beyond trudging through sand dunes. It's particularly useful if you're camping without shower facilities - day passes often include changing rooms that beat washing in a field any day.

Location-wise, it's right in Haverfordwest town centre, so you can combine a swim with restocking supplies or grabbing lunch. The staff are typically helpful, though opening hours can be a bit hit and miss - worth checking ahead rather than turning up optimistically.

Not exactly thrilling stuff, but sometimes you need normality during a Pembrokeshire camping trip. Especially when the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park has thoroughly exhausted everyone and you're all craving chlorine over saltwater.