Castles & Heritage in Pembrokeshire

Y Felin is one of the last working water mills in Wales producing traditional stoneground flour, using only the power of the waterwheel.

Visit Pembrokeshire Croeso Awards Best Attraction 2024. Carew Castle and Tidal Mill: a remarkable Norman fortress and 19th-century tidal mill nestled beside a scenic millpond. Discover over 2,000 years of history, from ancient Celtic roots to the splendor of the Elizabethan era, all in one unforgettable experience.

This church replaced an old one in 1857. It has a great collection of stained glass windows including two modern ones by John Petts.

The town of Pembroke Dock was founded in 1814 when Pembroke Dockyard was established, initially called Pater Dockyard.

The shell of the castle dominates the small riverside town, which huddles around its base. THE CASTLE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC AS IT UNDERGOES RESTORATION AND IMPROVEMENTS, WITH PLANS TO REOPEN IN 2028 AS A TOP-QUALITY VISITOR ATTRACTION.

The remains of the Bishops of St Davids principle palace are located alongside the cathedral in the tranquil valley of the river Alun.

The former Pembrokeshire Coal and Ironworks company produced pig iron for this site from 1849.

The castle’s basic plan is almost rectangular, and consists of a sturdy battlemented curtain wall with niches and powerful corner towers.

The adjacent church of St Gwyndaf is a little gem, normally open 24/7 but covid-19 restrictions mean is it temporarily closed to visitors.

The Cilwendeg Shell House Hermitage is a most remarkable ornamental shell grotto, and a rare survival in West Wales.

The Church of St Mary, a Grade 1 listed building containing much early 13th Century work, overlooks the High Street.

St Davids Cathedral is a remarkable place, built in 1181 on the site reputed to be that of St David's 6th century monastic settlement.

Situated in the rugged north Pembrokeshire landscape, Castell Henllys is a reconstructed Iron Age hill fort.

Set in tranquil surroundings of the magnificent ruins of St Dogmaels Abbey.

Pembrokeshire's finest stately home and garden. Dating from the 14th century, a unique castle with rare and beautiful rooms to explore and surrounded by 50 acres of stunning gardens. Picton is a RHS Partner Garden within the heart of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

Over 500 years ago when Tenby was a busy trading port, a merchant built this three-storey house to live in and trade from.