First Minister Carwyn Jones visited the National Trust's Stackpole Estate this week to see progress being made to transform the site into an exciting visitor attraction.

During his visit he saw some of the works underway to develop the site, including a major tourism and conservation project, Stackpole Rediscovered.

The project, backed by the European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Government, will enable the refurbishment of the visitor facilities and accommodation as well as support a new programme of events and further educational opportunities.

The aim of the project is to tell the story of the Stackpole Estate and those who shaped this incredible landscape.

The First Minister said: "The new facilities are being developed with the highest regard for the outstanding natural environment so that more visitors and tourists can come and enjoy this unique area within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

"It is our goal to support sustainable development which will not only help people enjoy, learn about, connect with and care for the environment, but will also offer economic benefits for both our communities and the local economy."

During his visit, Mr. Jones also visited the site of the now demolished Stackpole Court and other buildings, including the Brew house, dairy and stable block, which will form the hub of the new interpretation for Stackpole. He also saw the area where a biomass boiler is being installed.

National Trust's general manager for Pembrokeshire, Jonathan Hughes, said: "It was a great pleasure to welcome the First Minister to the Stackpole Estate and to show him the innovative work that is being done at the property and how the EU funding is helping us to maximise the refurbishment work for the benefit of our visitors.

"I'm sure that the visit provided good examples of integrated, sustainable development and use of resources. It also demonstrated the diversity of projects being undertaken at Stackpole and the significant contribution the National Trust is making to the economic, social and environmental life of Pembrokeshire and throughout Wales."