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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.
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. We are now only accepting walk-up customers. There is ample capacity so you won't get turned away.
May 18, 2021 · Learn about the history and features of Pembroke Castle, the largest privately-owned castle in Wales and the birthplace of Henry VII. Explore the castle's stone structure, towers, gatehouse and cave, and see how it survived sieges and attacks.
Learn about the origins, sieges, and royal connections of Pembroke Castle, the only castle in Britain built over a natural cavern. Explore the keep, the gatehouse, and the Henry VII Tower, and enjoy the views over Milford Haven.
Pembroke Castle Trust is a registered charity whose primary task is to maintain and run Pembroke Castle for the enjoyment of our visitors and to safeguard this historic site for future generations. Donations will help us in our future work, and if you are a UK tax payer, will also enable us to claim Gift Aid from the government.
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. Once the seat of a succession of major barons who played leadi
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Pembroke Castle remained an ivy-covered ruin until 1880 when a Mr J R Cobb of Brecon spent three years restoring what he could. Nothing further was done until Major-General Sir Ivor Phillips of Cosheston Hall acquired the ruins in 1928 and started an extensive restoration of the castle, restoring the walls and towers as nearly as possible to their original appearance.
