Situated on the River Cleddau it grew up around the terminus of the South Wales railway. As such Isambard Kingdom Brunel is regarded as the towns founder. In addition to Neyland always being associated with the railways, Fishing, Boat building, and the Packet Boat trade have all made their impressions on the Town
A 360 berth marina now occupies the land vacated by the Great Western Railway Company and is the base for a numberous maritime leisure and recreational activities.
A number of operators run daily Wildlife and Dive trips in the area from various departure points. Operators include:

Dale Sea Safari - Berthed at Neyland or Dale
Pembrokeshire Dive Charter/ Shearwater Safaris – Berthed at Neyland
Dive Pembrokeshire Uk – Berthed at Neyland
Dale Sailing Company – Based at Neyland

All of these operators have skippers and crews accredited to the WiSe scheme (Wildlife Safe) and are active members of the Pembrokeshire Marine Code group. As such they adhere to the codes of conduct developed to protect the marine wildlife of Pembrokeshire whilst providing patrons with knowledge of the species being observed.

For more information on where to go and what to see in Pembrokeshire visit: www.pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk