Pembrokeshire's Historical Attractions
There's more to Pembrokeshire's history than castles, but where to explore first?
Pembrokeshire has a long history dating back further than the neolithic era. Visiting castles, stone circles and ancient battlefields only tell part of the story though, to get a true sense of the history in Pembrokeshire you have to at least spend the night.
Wales and castles go hand in hand, and Pembrokeshire has some brilliantly restored fortresses to visit. Pembroke Castle, Cardigan Castle, Manorbier Castle and Haverfordwest Castle all stand majestically as iconic features in the centre of the towns making them easily accessible for visitors. Carew Castle is one of the most recognisable locations in the county, positioned overlooking a tranquil millpond, whilst Picton Castle lies in its own remarkable grounds near Haverfordwest. Visit these castles and you’ll be following in the footsteps of monarchs, nobility and rebels, discovering a bygone world of revolution, battlements and royalty.
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To fully understand Pembrokeshire’s sprawling heritage, you must look further than castles alone and luckily, there are historic sites around almost every corner. Stroll through the valley of St Davids to take in the impressive architecture of St Davids Cathedral and visit Dewi Sant’s shrine, then continue on to sightsee the ruins of Bishop’s Palace where he once built a monastery in 600 AD. Venture to nearby St Non’s Chapel so you can say you’ve seen the very place where Dewi was born.
Delve into the wartime era at Angle’s Chapel Bay and Fort Museum which once housed a battery of 6 guns, then learn how Tudor shopkeepers lived and sold their goods at the Tudor Merchant House in Tenby. Make sure not to leave out a visit to the wonder of a tiny place of worship built into the cliffside at St Govan’s Chapel.
Immerse yourself in the Iron Age at North Pembrokeshire’s Castell Henllys, where you can step inside impressive reconstructed roundhouses and try your hand at olde-worlde skills such as weaving baskets from wicker.
Over the years, many of our interesting industrial, wartime and agricultural buildings have been converted into luxurious holiday homes, giving you the opportunity to stay in your own slice of history.
