Pembroke Castle

Over a Thousand Years of History

Built in 1093, the castle itself boasts a thousand years of history. Journey deeper underground to Wogan Cavern where there is evidence that cave dwellers found shelter on the site up to 12,000 years ago.

Home to the Greatest Knight

Explore the castle of William Marshal, the 'Greatest Knight of the Middle Ages', regent to Henry III, signatory of Magna Carta, and member of the Knights Templar.

Walk in the Footsteps of Kings

Visit the birthplace of Henry VII, the founder of the Tudor dynasty. Discover why he fled to France, and how he returned to Pembrokeshire before defeating Richard III at the battle of Bosworth.

5 Things Every Visitor Should Do:

1. See the birth of a King: Visit the birthplace of Henry VII.
2. Climb to the top of the Keep: Unique in Great Britain as the only keep with a stone domed roof. Ascend 80ft for stunning views.
3. Depths of the Cave: Explore Wogan Cavern, a pre-historic limestone cave under the castle.
4. Go straight to Jail: Peer down into the oubliette in Dungeon Tower.
5. Run round Wales: Located in the centre of the castle, explore the Great Map of Wales, the largest map of Wales in the world.