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Heritage & Culture in Pembrokeshire

Delve into the past with heritage and cultural events in Pembrokeshire, bringing the county’s history to life. Attend a talk on local archaeology, join a guided town walk, or watch a reenactment at one of our medieval castles.

Pembroke Castle's Discover the Dragon

So, think Dragons aren’t real? Think again… Come along and join this epic adventure and see if you can discover the Dragon!

March 31 2026, April 07 2026, May 26 2026, July 21 2026, July 28 2026, August 04 2026, August 11 2026, August 12 2026, August 18 2026, August 25 2026

Family Friendly, Heritage & Culture

Black Mountains Falconry at Pembroke Castle

Enjoy watching flights of the beautiful birds of prey from Black Mountains Falconry

April 01 2026, April 08 2026, May 27 2026, July 29 2026, August 05 2026, August 09 2026, August 23 2026, August 26 2026

Family Friendly, Heritage & Culture

HMS Erebus: from dockyard to discovery

When HMS Erebus set off on Franklin's expedition in 1845, she became the subject of one of the most compelling maritime mysteries of our time. This unique temporary exhibition will showcase never-seen-before artefacts recovered from the shipwreck, in a reconstruction of a ship's cabin, complete with a "hologram" of this ship's iconic bell.

June 07, 2026 - October 30, 2026

Exhibitions & Galleries, Heritage & Culture, Family Friendly

A Journey Around Pembrokeshire by Helen Elliott

Helen Elliott is a renowned British artist and colourist based near Pembrokeshire and her work is influenced by Naïve art, the Fauvist movement and Scottish Colourists this month at Oriel y Parc.

June 25, 2026 - August 01, 2026

Exhibitions & Galleries, Heritage & Culture

Helen Chadwick: Body and Landscape

Amgueddfa Cymru and Oriel y Parc are proud to present the work of pioneering British artist Helen Chadwick (1953–1996). Helen Chadwick: Body and Landscape is organised as part of ARTIST ROOMS, which presents the work of international artists in solo exhibitions drawn from a national touring collection jointly owned by Tate and the National Galleries of Scotland.

July 10, 2026 - January 10, 2027

Exhibitions & Galleries, Heritage & Culture

Explore the Lighthouse

A tour around and inside the lighthouse and keeper's cottage.

July 16 2026, August 04 2026

Heritage & Culture, Nature & Wildlife

Fishguard Festival of Music

More than fifty years of world-class music-making in Pembrokeshire. Two weeks of wonderful concerts.

July 17 2026, July 31 2026

Music & Visual Arts, Festivals, Community, Heritage & Culture

From Toes to Nose - A Giant’s Trail

A giant has made himself at home at Oriel y Parc! This playful outdoor adventure encourages children to use all their senses while exploring the landscape in a whole new way.

July 17, 2026 - August 29, 2026

Family Friendly, Heritage & Culture

Journey of the Shapeshifter - Circus at the meadow in Colby Woodland Garden

Journey of the Shapeshifter is a circus show with aerial, acrobatics and live folk music, designed for families and audiences of all ages. Inspired by the tale of Ceridwen and Taliesen from the Mabinogi, the show follows the themes of transformation and metamorphosis of humans embodying animal forms. The greater message is that we, as animals, are part of the natural world and can live harmoniously with nature. Freya Sofia and her company are based in the Dyffryn Ogwen. Their work is inspired by the local landscape, folklore and folk music.

July 31, 2026

Music & Visual Arts, Family Friendly, Community, Heritage & Culture

Eisteddfod

Yn dathlu 850 mlynedd ers yr Eisteddfod gyntaf erioed: dewch i fod yn rhan o bennod nesaf yr ŵyl. Celebrating 850 years since the very first Eisteddfod: come and part of our next chapter.

August 01, 2026 - August 08, 2026

Heritage & Culture, Family Friendly

Fishguard Show

Don’t miss the 167th Fishguard Agricultural Show A fun day out for all the family to enjoy! Friday 7th August 2026 Come and experience the largest one day traditional agricultural show in Pembrokeshire. Experience a taste of Pembrokeshire agricultural life with Cattle, Welsh Ponies, Shetland and Miniature ponies, Show Jumping, Lambs, Pigs, Vintage machinery and so much more!

August 07, 2026

Community, Family Friendly, Heritage & Culture

Fishguard Lifeboat open Day

Come and join us to celebrate the 206th Anniversary of Fishguard and Goodwick Lifeboat with our Open Day and North Breakwater Walk in August. Meet the crew and see the Lifeboat, see Fishguard Bay and our amazing coastline from a new perspective and enjoy an afternoon of fun and games There’ll be music from the Goodwick Brass Band and Fishguard Folk, a BBQ from 4pm, and plenty of fun with: stalls, refreshments, model boats, wooden gifts, face painting, souvenirs and much more . . .

August 09, 2026

Community, Family Friendly, Heritage & Culture

Behind the Scenes Tour at Picton Castle

Explore the derelict upper floors of the castle and learn more about the charities conservation work and restoration. Tickets to go on sale closer to the event’s date.

September 15 2026, September 22 2026, September 29 2026

Heritage & Culture, Exhibitions & Galleries, Family Friendly

Halloween at Picton Castle & Gardens

Enjoy a spooky day out at Picton Castle & Gardens this Halloween! This is the ideal family activity in Pembrokeshire, with spooky decorations around the gardens, arts and crafts for children, and much more. Further details to be added closer to the event.

October 26 2026, October 27 2026, October 28 2026, October 29 2026, October 30 2026, October 31 2026

Family Friendly, Nature & Wildlife, Food & Drink, Heritage & Culture

Candlelight Christmas at Picton Castle & Gardens

Treat yourself to a festive candlelight tour of Picton Castle 🕯️ Join us on December 17th, from 6pm – 8pm, for this unique Christmas experience. Your Christmas tour of the castle is rounded off with drinks and festive canapes by the fire in the Great Hall. Tickets to be released closer to the date.

December 17, 2026

Family Friendly, Nature & Wildlife, Exhibitions & Galleries, Heritage & Culture

Meet Father Christmas at Picton Castle & Gardens

Meeting Father Christmas at Picton is an experience for the whole family. With sumptuous decorations and an elf door trail in the castle, Christmas crafts in the family room, a gift for every child and mulled wine or spiced apple juice for every adult by the fireside in the Great Hall. With Father Christmas in his traditional green, and Mother Christmas too, this is a unique Christmas treat for young and old alike. Tickets to be released closer to the date.

December 19 2026, December 20 2026, December 23 2026

Family Friendly, Family Friendly, Community, Food & Drink, Heritage & Culture