County guide · The Castle Rolls
Best castles in Pembrokeshire
9 castles in Pembrokeshire, anchored by Pembroke's own birthplace-of-a-dynasty keep and a run of Norman strongholds along the coast.
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Every castle on this list — 9 in total, 4 free to enter, 2 you can stay overnight in
| Castle | Access | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Castle | Ticketed | 4.7 (8,098) | The natural cave beneath the castle, included in the ticket — visitors describe it as… |
| Carew Castle & Tidal Mill | Ticketed | 4.7 (3,270) | The tidal mill, included free with castle admission — reviewers rate it as remarkable… |
| Picton Castle | Ticketed | 4.6 (1,419) | The 40-acre gardens, including the walled garden — reviewers say they're worth the visit… |
| Manorbier Castle | Ticketed | 4.5 (1,417) | The planted-up bailey at the centre — reviewers consistently mention how it softens what… |
| Cilgerran Castle | Free | 4.4 (1,178) | The view down into the Teifi gorge from the twin towers — reviewers rate it as one of the… |
| Llawhaden Castle | Free | 4.6 (455) | The tower, which is climbable and gives what reviewers call unexpectedly good views… |
| Roch Castle | Hotel guests only | 4.9 (246) | The restoration itself — reviewers repeatedly say it manages to feel both genuinely… |
| Wiston Castle | Free | 4.4 (111) | The shell keep on top of the motte — reviewers rate it as an unusually complete survival… |
| Haverfordwest Castle | Free | — | The town museum built into the castle grounds, which fills in the history the bare walls… |