The Big Retreat Festival

By car, Lawrenny is straightforward to reach via Welsh roads. From the east, take the M4 to Carmarthen and then the A40/A48/A477 towards Pembrokeshire; from the west or north, follow the A40 and take the A4075 south at Canaston Bridge. Enter postcode SA68 0PW into your GPS (this lands you in Lawrenny village) and follow festival signposts to the event. Driving times are roughly 1–2 hours from Swansea, 2–3 hours from Bristol or Cardiff, and about 4–5 hours from London (allow extra time for scenic country lanes). Parking is available on site (a parking pass may be required).

If you prefer public transport, the nearest train stations are Narberth (on the Cardiff–Milford Haven line) and Kilgetty (on the Swansea–Pembroke Dock line). These are about 5–7 miles from Lawrenny, so you’ll want to take a taxi (about 15–20 minutes) to the festival – it’s wise to book this in advance as local taxis can be limited. Haverfordwest station is also an option (about 15 miles away). National Express coaches stop at Pembroke Dock and Haverfordwest, and some local buses reach nearby villages – from any of these, a short taxi trip will bring you directly to Lawrenny.

The closest major airports are Cardiff (around 100 miles east) and Bristol (about 170 km east), both with flights from UK and European cities. From either airport you can rent a car or take a train. The usual route is to head west (by road A40/A477) through Swansea into Pembrokeshire. Exeter (~100 miles) or Manchester/Birmingham (longer drives) are other possibilities. Many travelers also fly into London and connect via train or coach to Wales. Major coach lines run to Swansea and Cardiff, and from those cities you would connect to regional transport towards Lawrenny.

For accommodations, the festival site itself offers on-site camping (bring your own tent, campervan or motorhome) and glamping options (pre-pitched bell tents and geodesic domes – book early). On-site facilities include toilets and showers, and there are campervan/caravan zones. Nearby towns like Narberth, Tenby and Pembroke Dock (15–30 minutes’ drive) offer a variety of hotels, B&Bs and self-catering cottages. Pembrokeshire is popular in summer, so book lodging early. If staying off-site, plan transportation each day (car or pre-arranged taxi recommended) and allow extra time on the narrow country roads.