Castles & Heritage in Pembrokeshire

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

'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.

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

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

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

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.

Extensive remains of a grand medieval palace of the bishop's of St Davids, which has been sensitively renovated recently.

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.

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

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

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

A superb example of an early Christian Celtic stone cross, with intricate carving and patterns, can be found next to the castle car park.

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

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.