Dale Fort
Pembrokeshire Coast
Dale Fort was built in 1856 in an attempt to deter the forces of Napoleon III from invading the west coast of Britain. Its spectacular location near the entrance to Milford Haven provides it with easy access to a wide variety of superb seashores. There can be few better places to study marine biology and ecology. Pembrokeshire also makes a great place to study geography. The scenery speaks for itself, but the small market towns and industries provide excellent opportunities for urban geographers to investigate topics like re-branding. Dale provides an ideal base for exploring the spectacular scenery of The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and the centre is close to the famous bird-islands of Skomer, Skokholm and Grassholm.
Find out about the centre
Address:
Dale Fort Field Centre
Haverfordwest
Pembrokeshire
SA62 3RD
Telephone: 0845 330 7365
Fax: 01646 636554
Email: enquiries.df@field-studies-council.org
Head of Centre: Chris Millican
Facilities:
* No. of Beds: 100
* No. of Workrooms: 5
* Wireless network, PCs in work rooms, lap-tops available to borrow
* A library specializing in marine biology and ecology, but with extensive ornithological, geological, botanical and history sections
* 2 en-suite rooms adapted for disabled use and a dedicated lift to work rooms
* A drying room converted from the powder magazine (powder removed)
* A student common room with pool, table football, drinks machine, TV, tea and coffee and squash and cake
* A staff room TV, tea and coffee and squash and cake
* The Weather Station has been recording since the mid-1950s and is one of the UK network that reports to the Meteorological Office
* A shop selling sweets, soft drinks, toiletries and publications
* 5.4m, 90 HP Avon RIB
* The Ramsey Room
* Eco-Centres garden with vegetables and herbs
* Historical display in Main Entrance. Displays of scientific work throughout centre
* Eco-Centre since 2000
* Long-term seashore data, even longer term weather data
* A bar selling an array of local beers and not as local wines and spirits
* Table football and pool in the student Common Room, plus an array of board games can be borrowed from the office
