Pembroke Dock Library

Libraries don't usually make it onto holiday itineraries, but Pembroke Dock's Victorian Carnegie library building is actually rather handsome - one of those proper stone edifices that takes you back to when public buildings had real gravitas. The reading rooms are spacious and well-lit, perfect if you need to escape a Welsh downpour or fancy catching up on local history.

Families with bookish children will appreciate the decent children's section, though it's hardly going to entertain energetic youngsters for more than half an hour. The local studies collection is where things get interesting - plenty of material about Pembroke Dock's naval heritage and the wider county's industrial past.

What makes this worth knowing about is its location - right in the heart of Pembroke Dock, close to the historic dockyard. Pop in after exploring the Gun Tower Museum or while waiting for the Hobbs Point ferry. It's a proper community hub too, so you'll get a genuine feel for local life rather than just the tourist trail.

For families staying at nearby sites like Windmill Hill Caravan Park or Grass Roots Caravan Glamping, it's a handy rainy day option. The building itself tells the story of a town that once built Royal Navy ships - worth a quick look even if you're not after books.