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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

CastleAccessRatingBest for
Pembroke CastleTicketed4.7 (8,098)The natural cave beneath the castle, included in the ticket — visitors describe it as…
Carew Castle & Tidal MillTicketed4.7 (3,270)The tidal mill, included free with castle admission — reviewers rate it as remarkable…
Picton CastleTicketed4.6 (1,419)The 40-acre gardens, including the walled garden — reviewers say they're worth the visit…
Manorbier CastleTicketed4.5 (1,417)The planted-up bailey at the centre — reviewers consistently mention how it softens what…
Cilgerran CastleFree4.4 (1,178)The view down into the Teifi gorge from the twin towers — reviewers rate it as one of the…
Llawhaden CastleFree4.6 (455)The tower, which is climbable and gives what reviewers call unexpectedly good views…
Roch CastleHotel guests only4.9 (246)The restoration itself — reviewers repeatedly say it manages to feel both genuinely…
Wiston CastleFree4.4 (111)The shell keep on top of the motte — reviewers rate it as an unusually complete survival…
Haverfordwest CastleFreeThe town museum built into the castle grounds, which fills in the history the bare walls…