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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.
Pembroke Castle - Stunning medieval castle in Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, West Wales. Plan Your Visit. Discover What's On. Explore The Castle. Opening hours are 9:30am - 5:30pm with last entry at 4:30pm. Free guided tours start at 11am, 12pm & 2pm. There will also be 'Cave catchup' sessions at 1pm and 3pm. There is no need to book tickets in advance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pembroke Castle is quite simply one of the largest and most impressive medieval castles in Wales. The Castle’s history is as vast and impressive as the walls and towers themselves. It was the seat of power in west Wales from the arrival of the Normans in 1093.
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.
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.
