Skomer Interpretation

Welcome sign Martin's HavenWelcome sign in car park at Martin's Haven

 

New signs have been made including a new Welcome sign situated in the National Trust car park at Martin's Haven which gives a flavour of the area.

 

 

 

Deer Park Wall signDeer Park Wall sign

 

There is a new sign on the wall leading down to the boat embarkation point giving information about Skomer.

 

 

 

 


On Skomer Island itself there is a new interpretation area at the end of the refurbished barn in the farmhouse complex in the middle of the island. These tell you more about the island and its wildlife.

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On the end wall of the barn Jane Matthews (author of the book 'Skomer, Portrait of a Welsh Island') has painted a mural depicting the island and its inhabitants.jane rightjane left

Left and right hand aspects of the mural

There is also a live webcam into a Shearwater burrow so you can see what really goes on in their underground nests

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