Step inside Fishguard Town Hall to encounter the extraordinary 'Last Invasion of Britain' Tapestry — 30 metres of hand-stitched storytelling depicting the astonishing 1797 French landing at Fishguard. Arrange a private guided interpretation for full historic immersion.
What to expect
The tapestry unfolds the remarkable, almost comical story of the last invasion of British soil — when a French force of 1,400 landed at Carreg Wastad Point in February 1797, only to surrender to a local Welsh militia within two days. Each panel is exquisitely stitched with detail and dry Welsh humour. A knowledgeable local guide brings the characters to vivid life, including the legendary Jemima Nicholas — 'the Welsh Heroine' who reportedly single-handedly captured twelve French soldiers with a pitchfork. The gallery is intimate, unhurried, and profoundly moving as a piece of community art and national history.
Good to know
The Town Hall is a 10-minute walk from the harbour. The gallery can get busy mid-morning — arrive early or arrange a private session by emailing the gallery in advance. Allow 45–60 minutes for a thorough visit.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Fishguard — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Fishguard
- Private Pembrokeshire Day: Castles, Coast & Hidden Wales
- Strumble Head: Dolphin, Porpoise & Seabird Boat Safari
- Castell Henllys: Private Access to a Living Iron Age Village
- Carreg Samson Neolithic Dolmen: A Private Guided Dawn of Wales Walk
- Pembrokeshire Coast Path: Strumble Head Guided Clifftop Walk