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Explore The Castle. Opening hours are 10:00am - 5:00pm with last entry at 4:00pm. Free guided tours start at 11am, 1pm & 3pm. There is no need to book tickets in advance. We are now only accepting walk-up customers. There is ample capacity so you won't get turned away.
Pembroke Castle (Welsh: Castell Penfro) is a medieval castle in the centre of Pembroke, Pembrokeshire in Wales. The castle was the original family seat of the Earldom of Pembroke . A Grade I listed building since 1951, it underwent major restoration during the early 20th century.
Opening Times & Prices. Admission Prices. Admission tickets are only available to buy at the castle on the day from the Admissions Kiosk at the castle entranceway. There is no need to book in advance. Person caring for a disabled visitor will enter for FREE. *You may be asked to produce proof of disability allowance.
Pembroke Castle has a long and fascinating history, for it was around 1093 that Arnulf de Montgomery built the small inner bailey standing at the end of the promontory. Only a few years later the castle withstood a long siege by the Welsh, although its defenders were near starvation.
Pembroke Castle. One of the most magnificent of Britain's castles is the "birth place of the Tudor Dynasty." You can climb the 80ft Great Keep, descend into a pre-historic cave and look down into a prisoner in a medieval dungeon. There is also a cafe and gift shop.
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.
May 18, 2021 · A great medieval castle in the heart of South Wales, Pembroke Castle was originally the family seat of the Earldom of Pembroke. The castle was built alongside Pembroke River in 1093 by Arnulf of Montgomery during the Norman invasion of Wales.
Pembroke Castle is over 900 years old and was the seat of power in West Wales for centuries. Idyllically set on the banks of the river estuary, this mighty fortress is largely intact, and its endless passages, tunnels and stairways are great fun to explore, plus there are super exhibitions, which tell the tale of its medieval life.
Nov 24, 2010 · Pembroke Castle. Pembroke Castle most likely sits on early fortifications (Roman habitation is known in the area), which is no suprise given its strategic location. Either side of the ridge...
This spectacular and forbidding castle was the home of the earls of Pembroke for over 300 years and the birthplace of Henry VII, the first Tudor king. A fort was established here in 1093 by Arnulph de Montgomery, but most of the present buildings date from the 13th century.
