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Castles & heritage in Pembrokeshire

Pembrokeshire’s landscape is peppered with everything from mysterious prehistoric tombs to medieval castles and Celtic religious shrines.
Pembroke Castle and Carew Castle are probably the finest castles in Pembrokeshire whilst Cilgerran Castle probably commands the most dramatic location perched high above the Teifi Gorge.

Llawhaden Castle was a fortified Bishop’s palace rather than a true castle with panoramic views from its battlements. Picton Castle is a cross between a medieval castle and a fortified manor house. Built in the 13th century by Sir John Wogan, it’s still occupied today by his descendants.

Manorbier Castle is a Norman baronial residence overlooking the beach. It was described by Gerald of Wales as ‘the pleasantest place in Wales’.

St Davids Bishops Palace was home to the Bishops of St Davids and was built as a private residence but later in the 13th century became a much grander building for stylish entertaining. Lamphey Bishop’s Palace was built as a retreat for those medieval bishops seeking solace from the everyday stresses of Church and State.

The Tudor Merchants House in Tenby has been restored by the National Trust and recreates the home of wealthy merchants trading from Tenby during the 1500’s.

Other must-visits include St Govans Chapel near Bosherston. A small 13th-century chapel built into the sea-cliff and accessible only by steps from the towering cliff above. Pentre Ifan is Wales’ most iconic prehistoric site. The Neolithic burial chamber topped by a massive capstone is made from the same stones as the inner circle of Stonehenge.

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Carreg Samson

West of Abercastle, SA62 5AN

Carreg Samson is a fine example of a cromlech, an exposed Neolithic burial chamber. Legend has it that St Samson placed the capstone in position using only his little finger.

St Marys Church

High Street, Haverfordwest, SA61 1TD

The Church of St Mary, a Grade 1 listed building containing much early 13th Century work, overlooks the High Street and is a large parish church of one of the smallest parishes in Wales

St Davids Cathedral

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.

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The Cilwendeg Shell House Hermitage

Cilwendeg Park, Boncath, SA37 0EW

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

St Davids Cathedral Festival

World class music in the most beautiful city in Wales. 2022 headliners include BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Voces8 and Rachel Podger, Florilegium, Connaught Brass, the Jess Gillam Ensemble, British Sinfonietta, Morriston Orpheus Choir and the NHS Choir singing the Jubilee Prom in the Palace. Runs Friday 27 May to Sunday 5 June.

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St Davids Bishop's Palace

St Davids, SA62 6PX

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

Llanwnda Holy Well and the church dedicated to St Gwndaf.

Llanwnda, Goodwick, SA64 0HX

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.  It was used as a shelter by the invading French forces in 1797, using pages from the bible (on display) to light their fires. This is an important stop on teh pilgrimage[...]

Carew Cross

Carew, Nr Pembroke, SA70 8SN

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

Tuk Tuk Time

Toot toot! Fasten your seatbelts, because the best way to experience the Pembrokeshire coastline is here

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Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre

Explore over 200 years of Pembrokeshire’s Maritime, Military and Social History. Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre is an all-weather family attraction in the heart of Wales’ only Royal Dockyard.  Our new exhibition ‘The Millennium Falcon – The Last Ship Built in the Royal Pembroke Dockyard’ is now open.

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Pembroke Castle

An enormous oval castle, mostly surrounded by a serene mill pond. Extensively restored in Victorian times, it’s dominated by the complex gatehouse on the outside and the huge circular keep.

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The National Coracle Centre

Cenarth Falls, Cenarth, SA38 9JL

A unique collection of coracles from Wales and around the world, including India, Vietnam, Iraq and America.

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