Castles & Heritage in Pembrokeshire

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.

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.

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

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

'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.

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

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

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

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

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;

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.

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

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

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

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.