Fun for all the family, visit Pembroke Castle

Over a thousand yes of history

Built in 1093, the castle itself boasts a thousand years of history but journey deeper underground to Wogan Cavern where there is evidence that cave dwellers found shelter on the site up to 12,000 years ago.

Home to the Greatest Knight

Explore the castle of William Manshal the Greatest Knight of the Middle Ages' regent to Henry I, signatory of Magna Carta, and member of the Knights Templar.

Walk in the footsteps of Kings

Visit the birthplace of Henry VIl, the founder of the Tudor dynasty. Discover why he fled to France, and how he returned to Pembrokeshire before defeating Richard II at the battle of Bosworth.

Origin of the Second Civil War

Lecrn how Pembroke Castle storted the Second Civil War, why Oliver Cromwell

Ws sent to Pembroke Castle, and see for yourself the result of the first and last successful siege of the castle.

Yours to Explore...

Explore at your leisure or join one of our free daily tours around Pembroke Castle, and learn all about our history

Every Visitor Should Do...

1. See the birth of a King

If you only do one thing, visit the birthplace of Henry VIl. Originally thought to be Henry VII Tower., where you can see a wax scene of his birth, historians now agree that he Was most likely born in the now destroyed mansion at the foot of the tower.

2. Climb to the top of the Keep..

Unique in Great Britain as the only keep with a stone domed roof, the Great Keep dominates the castle landscape. Marvel at Willicm Marshal's masterpiece story before ascending the 80ft construction and taking in the view of Pembroke and beyond.

3. ...and into the depths of the Cave

That's right! A proper cave. Pembroke Castle is the only Castle in Great Britain to be built on top of and have access to a pre-historic limestone cave, Wogan Cavern.

4. Go straight to Jail

Do not pass go. Do not collect £200.

Head over to Dungeon Tower and peer down into our oubliette, a prison cell where prisoners were thrOwn to be forgotten. Learn all about its most famous inhabitant, John Whithorne.

5. Run round Wales

Located in the centre of the castle, our Great Map of Wales is the lagest map of Wales in the world. Made of tarmac, it's perfect for running on for kids and big kids alike. Can you find Pembroke Castle?

Put in your Sat Nav SA71 4LA

Pembroke Castle