During our stay in West Wales this year, we opted to visit St Davids on what turned out to be a rather wet afternoon. However, St Davids with it's impressive cathedral and charming setting is worth a visit in any weather. Good food can be had locally, and there is a small but decent collection of shops if you are that way inclined...
The cathedral itself is a wonder which is worth the journey on it's own. It boasts a refectory, gift shop and small museum but it was the ancient decor that had me grabbing my camera. I was especially struck by the superb floor tiles, most have which have been restored, although some around the altar appear to be in their original state.
The majesty of the flooring is matched by the work in the ceilings and in the general quality of the original furnishing which for me, was nothing short of breathtaking.
The stained glass windows and vaulted ceilings give way to a small exhibition room, which in reality is too small to be called a museum, but a museum that is limited to one small room is probably as much museum as I want to see in a day to be fair... there are a number of artefacts here relating to the history of the building. from chalices and carvings to ancient artefacts discovered during renovations and rebuilding. I'm not a big fan of museums, but this had enough to raise interest without tedium setting in.
All in all, on a wet day, there is not enough to keep the family amused All day, but well worth stopping for a good few hours - drive right through St Davids for the pay and display car park.
