Tucked away, in the smallest city in the UK, is a farm quite unlike any other. Dedicated to all things bugs, The Bug Farm is a visitor attraction that offers a fantastic experience for families, adults and groups. Since opening its doors in 2015, The Bug Farm has received numerous awards and is a Visit Wales Quality Assured visitor attraction.
The Bug Farm is based on 100 acres of Pembrokeshire’s finest countryside. With indoor and outdoor exhibits, they hope to showcase the wonders of bugs and what they do for us. Although people don’t always realise it, bugs have a vital role in modern society. They guide modern technology; inspire art; benefit our gardens; but, perhaps most importantly, they form the foundation to our food chains. Bugs are integral to farming and part of the mission is to raise awareness of ‘sustainable agriculture’: producing enough food to feed a growing population and looking after wildlife at the same time.
he Bug Farm is an all-weather, award-winning visitor attraction which can be enjoyed by all the family. Whether you choose to spend a few hours or full day, there are a range of exhibits and activities to be experienced. All of the exhibits below are self-guided and they also offer a programme of interactive activities and events.
Their farmland is home to Tyddewi Herd of Welsh Black cattle, arable crops such as wheat and acres of wildlife habitat including wildflower meadows, Rhos pasture, marshy grassland and heath. The research investigates how one can farm to feed a growing population and look after wildlife at the same time. Despite their name, they don’t actually ‘farm’ bugs at The Bug Farm, but they do have an insect farming display in their Museum.
