On a holiday to the St Davids Peninsula, be sure to spend half a day or so browsing the shops of St Davids and Solva. From locally produced woollen rugs to stylish home accessories and self-care products, you will find more than just the traditional souvenirs to take home with you. Here is a guide to some of our favourite of St Davids and Solva’s shops.
BASALT & DUNE
Tucked away on a quiet street, this tiny shop is a treasure trove of beautiful, perfectly curated, sustainable products for your home, and treats for yourself. Owners Gaby and Nicola have an eye for design and have carefully created a space that is calming from the moment you step through the door.
Really Wild Emporium
The Really Wild Emporium houses a cafe/restaurant on the ground floor which is well worth a visit for coffee and stunning cake. On the floor above, Julia has designed a lovely shop space based on her years of wild foraging experience, selling all things wild! Be sure to pick up some handmade seaweed soap.
St Davids Book Shop
It’s more important than ever that we support our small, independent book sellers, and we are lucky enough to have a fantastic one on our doorstep! Selling everything from local guides to best sellers, and with an ordering service, it’s a wonderful addition to St Davids.
ETCETERA
This is a beautiful boutique shop selling a wonderful array of gifts, artwork, and jewellery. They also offer a framing service. If you’re looking for a locally made, unique gift for a loved one while visiting St Davids, this is the place to go!
FALCON BOATS
Falcon Boats has long been introducing visitors to the wonders of the islands around the Pembrokeshire coast, often in beautifully creative ways. Their shop in the centre of St Davids further reflect their love of the Pembrokeshire coast. Selling locally made pottery, jewellery, hand made glass work, wooden wildlife sculptures and sustainable homeware.
UNSUNGHERO SURF
Whether you’re looking for a wetsuit and board to hit the waves, or a gift for the beach lover in your life, Unsunghero is the place to be. Not to mention the fantastic coffee served from behind the counter.
Mathias
Mathias is one of those shops that sells, well, everything! Gardening or home equipment, painting supplies and so much else. If something goes wrong while you’re on holiday or you need to partake in some DIY, Mathias is your first port of call!
Window on Wales
With a shop in both St Davids and Solva, Window On Wales sells an eclectic range of clothing, books, homewares, games for children and more. In either one of their large shops it’s easy to while away the time and leave with something beautiful, or that will keep the kids entertained on a grey day.
ORIEL Y PARC
As well as housing the Tourist Information Centre and a beautiful gallery, there is also a shop selling local products. Keep an eye out for seasonal craft markets here too!
THE PEEPAL TREE
The Peepal Tree (previously Jali Mali), is a haven of vibrant colours and stunning patterns at every turn. Working with artisans and fairtrade producers in Asia, their products are designed in the U.K. and made in Nepal, India and Thailand as part of a collaboration with women’s handicraft groups.
CHAPEL Chocolates
This is, quite frankly, the best smelling shop in St Davids as far as we’re concerned! Head here for tasty Welsh chocolate, in pick and mix boxes or in the form of a classic dragon or flag to take home. They also serve some very delicious ice cream.
Goat Street Gallery
Tucked down the road just off Cross Square, this contemporary gallery sits inside a renovated chapel and is home to artwork and crafts both local and from further afield. Even on a busy day, there is a peace and calm to this space that lends itself to viewing beautiful things!
Solva Woollen Mill
Solva Woollen Mill has stood in Middle Mill just outside Solva for over 100 years and has gone from strength to strength. A few years ago they expanded to open a second branch inside the old police station in St Davids, and it is simply beautiful. Selling their own rugs woven in Middle Mill alongside other carefully selected British products, it’s brilliant for homewares and gifts.
West Point Trading
A fruit and veg shop, and so much more! Alongside a plentiful selection of fresh veg, you’ll find gift ideas, an eco refill station plus a beautiful cafe in the centre of town. Other carefully selected ingredients mean that if you’re struggling for recipe inspiration, a trip here will soon have you inspired.
Menevia Spa
Menevia Spa is a haven of calm and tranquility all year round, offering spa treatments in beautiful surroundings. There is also a lovely gift shop offering Welsh spa and aromatherapy products to use at home. Ask their friendly, knowledgable team for guidance, and be reminded of your holiday to St Davids each time you use these self-care goodies.
Green Scar Gallery
The smallest shop on the list, but what it lacks in size it makes up for! Local artist Lloyd The Graffiti has found a home for his beautiful artworks and gifts. The ideal place to find a momento of your stay.
Bay View Stores
Last and certainly not least is this ‘Little Shop That Sells A Lot!’ Aside from the usual corner shop essentials, what makes this shop stand out is the selection of plants, fruit and vegetables, local milk, wine, homemade lunches, and morning pastries to name a few! You will always be welcomed in with a smile, and we can almost guarantee that you’ll visit more than once during your stay.
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