Broad Haven facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Broad Haven
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 Broad Haven
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| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Haverfordwest |
| Postcode district | SA62 |
| Dialling code | 01437 |
| Police | Dyfed-Powys |
| Fire | Mid and West Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| EU Parliament | Wales |
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Broad Haven (called Aberllydan in Welsh) is a village and popular seaside spot. It is located in the south-east part of St Bride's Bay in south Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Broad Haven and its nearby village, Little Haven, together form a local area called the Havens. This area is part of the Pembrokeshire County Council. In 2001, about 1,328 people lived in the Havens area. Broad Haven has a Baptist church, while Little Haven has Anglican churches.
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Enjoying Broad Haven Beach
Broad Haven is a well-known seaside resort. It has a large beach that faces west, meaning it gets lots of sunshine. This beach has a special Blue Flag award, which means it's clean and safe. It's a great place for families to swim and play.
The beach is also popular for water sports. You can enjoy surfing, windsurfing, and sailing here. The northern part of Broad Haven beach has some cool natural features. These include interesting rock formations, a tall rock pillar called a stack (known locally as Lion Rock), and natural rock arches. The village also has several places to eat and pubs.
It's important not to mix up Broad Haven with another beach. There is a different beach called Broad Haven South near Bosherston in south Pembrokeshire.
History of Broad Haven
We don't know much about how Broad Haven first started. However, it has been a popular seaside holiday spot since the 1800s.
A special rescue boat service, the RNLI lifeboat, was based in nearby Little Haven. This service operated from 1882 to 1921. In 1967, the lifeboat station reopened with a smaller, faster boat. It was then renamed the Little and Broad Haven Lifeboat Station.
The Welsh Triangle: UFO Sightings
In 1977, the area around Broad Haven became famous for alleged UFO sightings. People nicknamed it the Welsh Triangle, or sometimes the Broad Haven Triangle or Dyfed Triangle. This was similar to the famous Bermuda Triangle.
On February 4, 1977, a strange event was reported. A yellow, cigar-shaped craft was said to have landed in a field. This field was right next to Broadhaven Primary School. A group of 14 children claimed they saw the craft and a silver creature.
Later, on February 17, 1977, teachers at the school and other people also claimed to see the same craft. Then, on April 19, 1977, the owner of the Haven Fort Hotel in Little Haven said they saw an "upside-down saucer" in a nearby field. They also claimed to see two human-like creatures.
An investigator from the Ministry of Defence looked into these claims. However, they could not find any proof of a landing. The investigator thought that a local prankster might have been involved.
See also
In Spanish: Broad Haven para niños
