Pembroke Castle |
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Pembroke Castle is one of the largest castles in Wales. It was not a royal castle but the possession of a private lord - his residence and the administrative centre of his territories. The Castle occupies a strong position high on a ridge between two tidal inlets.
Its fortifications were extended throughout its history and it displays stonework from many periods. The dominant feature of Pembroke Castle is the massive round Keep, built soon after 1200. Its walls are 19 feet thick at the base and the Keep rises to 75 feet in height.
Inside the Castle there are tableaux depicting mediaeval life within its walls including copies of costumes, furniture, tableware, wall hangings and other artefacts found locally. Displays interpreting the history of the site from other periods are also to be found amongst its many complete towers. As the birthplace of Henry VII, Pembroke can be seen as a pivotal place in history. Henry was the founder of the Tudor dynasty, and the Crown of England has remained ever since in the line of his heirs.
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Opening Times
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(2006 times)
1 April to 30 September daily 9.30 am-6.00 pm.March and October daily 10am-5pm. November to February daily 10am-4pm. |
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Admission Charges
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(2006 prices)
Adult £3.50; Concession £2.50; Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 children under 16yrs) £10.00.
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Directions
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Pembroke Castle Postcode for SatNav: SA71 4LA |
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Nearby Attractions
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Lamphey Bishops Palace
(2 Miles)*
The medieval bishops of St Davids were worldly men who enjoyed the privileges of wealth, power and status. At Lamphey, near Pembroke, they built for themselves a magnificent retreat away from the worries of Church and State. |
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Carew Castle and Tidal Mill
(5 Miles)*
Carew is one of the few castles to display the development from Norman fortification to Elizabethan country house. There is evidence of a much earlier settlement, dating back perhaps some 2,000 years. |
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Manor House Wildlife Park
(7 Miles)*
Anna Ryder Richardson's Wild Welsh Zoo has something for everyone!In this charming park you'll experience close-up meetings with endangered animals from all over the world. |
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