Wales

Regularly featured in top ten lists of resorts in Wales, Tenby is one of the most popular in the UK.  And it’s easy to see why.  It’s got pretty much everything you’d want from a seaside town. We’ve visited at least once for every one of the past 40 years.  And that’s not going to […]

Regularly featured in top ten lists of resorts in Wales, Tenby is one of the most popular in the UK.  And it’s easy to see why. It’s got pretty much everything you’d want from a seaside town and consistently wins awards for it’s beaches.  As an example, The Sunday Times rated Tenby’s Castle Beach the best beach

This circular drive around castles near Tenby takes around just 1 hour, without any stops. But you will want to stop.  And you’ll probably want a lot longer to enjoy these magnificent sites.  Even if you don’t go in to any of the castles, there are great walks around Carew and Pembroke in particular.  So

The Carew Castle circular walk is one of our favourites.  At a distance of around a mile it’s not very long but no less enjoyable for it.  Depending on the circumstances that very fact maybe one of the things that makes this such a pleasant walk. Another is definitely the location. Carew Castle is set

Pembroke Castle is the biggest of all the castles in Pembrokeshire.  It’s probably the most well-preserved too. Set on a millpond it’s an imposing example of a medieval castle dating back to 1093.  It’s also the birth place of the father of Henry the 8th, Harri Tudur (Henry VII).  He was born in Pembroke Castle

All that remains of Tenby Castle today is just one small tower overlooking the town and out to sea.  It’s well looked after though so it’s definitely worth a visit especially if you’re in Tenby anyway.  And even if you’re not it makes a great focal point (or excuse) for a trip.  Previous Next If

Carew Castle is one of our favourite castles in Pembrokeshire. Built in 1270 it’s a fine example of a Norman rectangular and, although often described as a ruin, much of it still exists.  It’s in pretty good condition too and well looked after by Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority. There’s plenty to do and see

One of the main attractions of Manorbier Castle has to be the location.  No other castle this well preserved is as close to the sea in Pembrokeshire.  It’s well maintained with plenty to explore inside.    Built by the Normans the Castle is over 900 years old and is the birth place of Gerald of

Wiston Castle is one of the best preserved examples of a motte and bailey castle in Wales.  You’ll recognise that as soon as you step through the gate.  It’s one of the smallest castles we know of in Pembrokeshire but very impressive never the less. The Castle itself dates back to at least 1147 when

There are at least a dozen castles in Pembrokeshire.  Some big, some small and plenty in between. Some are more well-known then others and some are free to visit. And they are worth a visit. These are our favourite Castles in Pembrokeshire and this is just a snippet of what you can expect. Llawhaden Castle