Castles & Heritage in Pembrokeshire

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.

Cilgerran Castle stands on a precipitous, craggy promontory overlooking the river Teifi where it merges with the Plysgog stream.

A fortified Bishops Palace rather than a castle, but impressively located on high ground overlooking The Vale of the Eastern Cleddau.

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

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.

Founded about 1115 for Tironian monks. Extensive remains survive dating from the 12th to 16th Centuries.

A tiny hermit’s cell built into the cliff at St Govan’s, near Bosherston, South Pembrokeshire.

A holy well, retreat and shrine dedicated to the mother of St David, situated on the coast just south of St Davids.

A unique World War II RAF control tower (Watch Office) a Avro Anson aircraft and nearby air raid shelter;

In 2006 George and Jeanne Lewis embarked on an ambitious project to depict Pembroke's history.

'A Wonder of Wales' - The Norman's seat of power in west Wales, founded over 900 years ago and the birthplace of the Tudor Dynasty.

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.

A rectangular castle with towers on each corner but, unfortunately, not much remains today.

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

Only a small tower remains of Tenby Castle, perched on top of Castle Hill, which is almost surrounded by the sea.

A fine example of a cromlech, an exposed Neolithic burial chamber.