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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 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.
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.
Soon after the Battle of Hastings in 1066 the victorious Norman invaders looked to Wales, but it was not until 1093 that Earl Roger of Montgomery built the first Pembroke Castle. Although it was a fairly basic structure of timber palisades the castle stood firm against Welsh counter attacks.
6 days ago · Christmas Market 2024. All After-Hours Child Friendly Free Xmas. Admission tickets are only available to purchase on arrival. They are not available to purchase online at this time. Open. Event. Closed for Event. Closed.
A tableaux depicting the birth of Henry VII in 1457. Pembroke Castle is most famous for being the birthplace of Henry VII, the founder of the Tudor Dynasty, and Britain's only welsh King.
Our closest ferry terminal is Pembroke Port. There are 2 daily crossings from Rosslare to Pembroke via Irish Ferries, and also from Rosslare to Fishguard via Stenaline. For car routes from Fishguard to Pembroke Castle, see above.
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Pembroke Castle will be once again hosting its annual Christmas Market which has been a big hit since its launch in 2012. In 2022 over 10,000 festive visitors enjoyed free admission to what is fast becoming one of Pembrokeshire's must attend events of the year.
Learn. The William Marshal Tapestry is now on display. This was created by a group of committed volunteers to mark the 800th anniversary of the death of our Greatest Knight. You can see the tapestry and learn more about his life at Pembroke Castle.
