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Sunset at Bishop's Palace

Start with a local snack, catch the golden light over the ruins, and finish with a drink in the city.

Best time: 16:39About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:54

    St Davids Food and Wine

    Pick up a freshly-made sandwich or baguette from the counter at the rear of St Davids Food and Wine. The deli specialises in local produce and is a short walk from the palace.

  2. 16:09

    Bishop's Palace

    Walk to the Bishop's Palace. This spectacular ruin shows how much wealth and power the clergy used to have. Arrive early to find a good spot to watch the light change.

  3. 16:39

    Bishop's Palace

    Watch the sun set toward the SW. The golden light starting around 15:41 and the sunset at 16:39 will illuminate the historic walls.

  4. 16:59

    The Bishops

    Head to The Bishops pub for a drink. It is open until 23:00 and offers a lively atmosphere with a mixture of different people.

Local tip

St Davids Food and Wine is open Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00. Make sure to grab your snack before 16:00 to enjoy it while exploring the palace grounds.

Check before you go

  • St Davids Food and Wine closes at 16:00. Plan to buy your food before then.
  • The Bishop's Palace is open 09:30-17:00 in January.

Worth knowing

  • St Davids Food and Wine is open at 15:54 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to St Davids (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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