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WHERE TO GO, WHAT TO DO, WHAT TO SEE IN SOUTH PEMBROKESHIRE ales, dating back to the
“Pembroke is one of the oldest towns in W founded.
“Under the command of Gerald de W legendary W
Norman conquest of 1093 when Arnulf de Montgomery overcame local resistance to build a wooden fortification where Pembroke Castle now stands. Five years later founded.
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elsh Princess Nest, Pembroke became the powerbase from which the Norman invaders conquered South Pembrokeshire and planted their own colony of English and Flemish settlers; it was ever afterwards known as ‘Little England Beyond W
Pembroke Castle entrance. Pembroke Castle entrance.
were dangerous times but the castle stood firm and in its shadow grew the town of Pembroke, ruled over by the mighty Earls of Pembroke, the greatest of whom was W
Carta fame, who rose to become Regent of England in 1216.” (www
Carta fame, who rose to become Regent of England in 1216.” (www
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Still wrapped in its ancient Town Walls, Pembroke looks up to its majestic Norman Castle, one of the UK’s best preserved strongholds. A millpond surrounds the castle on three sides and extends the length of the Town Wall. Wide, level footpaths border much of the water. It is home to swans, mallards, coots and cormorants; seagulls of course; often a heron; keep a look out for otters and kingfishers too. For a circular nature walk, and details of the Holyland Woods boardwalk trail, pick up a free natural history trail leaflet.
The pleasant Main Street has a variety
of of unique unique and
The pleasant Main Street has a variety
and
the river estuary, is the medi- eval town of Pembroke, with its historic showpiece, Pembroke Castle.
fortress is largely intact, and its endless passages, tunnels, and stairways are great fun to explore. In addition, there are fascinating exhibitions, which tell the tale of the castle’s history from the arrival of the Normans to the present day. The castle has a long and fas- the
Idyllically set on the banks of the river estuary, is the medieval town of Pembroke, with its historic showpiece, Pembroke Castle.
Pembroke Castle What’s On 2018 Pembroke Dock
cinating history, for it was in 1093 that Arnulf de Montgom- ery, the Norman invader, built a ‘slender fortress of stake and turf’ at the end of the promon- tory. The castle became the cen-
history, for it was in 1093 that Arnulf de Montgomery, the Norman invader, built a ‘slender fortress of stake and turf’ at the end
promontory. The
became the centre of the medieval of
the promontory. The became the centre of the medieval
The castle has a long and fascinating of
castle
place of Henry Tudor, Earl of Richmond, who would later become Henry VII, founder of the Tudor Dynasty.
the birth-place of Henry Tudor, Earl of Richmond, who would
Pembroke Castle What’s On 2018 Stackpole, Barafundle and Bosherston
Stackpole Quay is a tiny inlet which has a car park, tea room, WCs and picnic site.
At the back of the car park, a well walked footpath leads over open fields
to the eight-arch
bridge at Bosherston and the old Stackpole Court. Near this (and accessible by road) are Stackpole Walled Gardens, converted
Victorian walled garden. Here you can stop for a coffee, explore the secret garden, buy some plants and amble through woods and glades to Stackpole Court.
The Sport of Kings the
Living History Days
Barafundle beach is a shimmering, sandy suntrap. Take all the equipment and refreshments you might need and be prepared for a short but
Step back in time Step back in time
Living History Days
The Sport of Kings from
original
For more info visit
www.pembrokecastle.co.uk Falconry Days
Stackpole Quay is a tiny inlet which has a car park, tea room, WCs and picnic site.
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Ready to defend Pembroke Dock and the Milford Haven waterway! lily ponds provide
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Victorian walled garden. Here you can stop for a coffee, explore the secret garden, buy some plants and amble through woods and glades to Stackpole Court.
from
Just past the 13th century church in the quiet village of Bosherston is a car park and picnic site. Beyond it, the beautiful
Dragon Days
the Barafundle beach is a
some of the area’s most popular scenic walks. Choose
bridge at Bosherston and the old Stackpole Court. Near this (and accessible by road) are Stackpole Walled Gardens, converted
Dragon Days
original
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to the eight-arch Stackpole woods.
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Stories & baby dragons 11th April, 30th May, 1st, 15th, 29th August
heads
Keepers of the Castle
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At the back of the car park, a well walked footpath leads over open fields
Monty Python meets Horrible Histories
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For more info visit
www.pembrokecastle.co.uk Falconry Days
Idyllically set on the banks of
Idyllically set on the banks of the river estuary, is the medieval town of Pembroke, with its historic showpiece, Pembroke Castle.
This mighty 13th-century fortress is tunnels, and stairways are great fun to
This mighty 13th-century fortress is largely intact, and its endless passages, t castle’s history from the arrival of the Normans to the present day.
explore. In addition, there are fascinating unnels, and stairways are great fun to exhibitions, which tell the tale of the
explore. In addition, there re fascinating The castle has a long and fascinating castle’s history from the arrival of the Normans to the present day.
history, for it was in 1093 that Arnulf de Montgomery, the Norman invader, built a ‘slender fortress of stake and turf’ at the end
castle
next two centuries to become the medieval stone structure we Parliament, and then for the King, as the e see today.
earldom of Pembroke, expanding over the next two centuries to become the medieval stone structure we see today. The
This mighty 13th-century next wo centu ies to become he medieval largely intact, and its endless passages, stone structure we see today.
keep is
exhibitions, which tell the tale of the this massive cylindrical tower the later stages of this grim struggle, the are tremendous and show the which has the responsibility of running the castle’s natural defensive pos- site for the enjoyment of the visiting public.
outstanding architectural feature. Views from the top of this massive cylindrical tower are
castle’s natural defensive position. This keep was built by William Marshal,
ition.
castle’s natural defensive position. This keep was built by William Marshal, tremendous and show the
Earl of Pembroke, one of the outstanding individulas of his age. His successors over the next two centuries would complete the stone castle. Pembroke is also important as the birth-
f Theeature. Views from the top of Oliver Cromwell himself. besieging forces wer
place of Henry Tudor, Earl of Richmond, who would later become Henry VII, founder of the Tudor Dynasty.
Marshal, Earl of Pembroke, one of the outstanding individulas of his age. His successors over the next two centuries would com- plete the stone castle. Pembroke is also important as
Earl of Pembroke, one of the outstanding individulas of his age. His successors over the next two centuries would complete the stone castle. Pembroke is also important as the birth-
tremendous and show the an sympathies of its commanders altered. In Today, Pembroke Castle is owned and managed by a Private Charitable Trust, Oliver Cromwell himself.
commanded by
This keep was built by William whThe castle is open and offers free guided tours daily. For more information regarding opening and tour times, admis- sion prices, and upcoming events, please visit
www.pembrokecastle.co.uk.
Today, Pembroke Castle is owned and managed by a Private Charitable Trust, ich has the re ponsibility of running the site for the enjoyment of the visiting public. The
a tle is open and offers free
guided tours daily. For more information regarding opening and tour times, admis- sion prices, and upcoming events, please visit
www.pembrokecastle.co.uk.
arldom of Pembroke, expanding over the an sympathies of its commanders altered. In ouThe early 13th-century keep the later stages of this grim struggle, the
early 13th-century keep is During the troubled reign of King
is an outstanding architectural Parl ament, and then for the King, as the tower are early 13th-century
tre of the medieval earldom of Pembroke, expanding over the
During the troubled reign of King
tstanding architectural feature. Views from the top of this massive cylindrical
besieging forces were commanded by
later become Henry VII, founder of the Tudor Dynasty. During the troubled reign of
King Charles I, the castle was held firstly for Parliament, and then for the King, as the sympa- thies of its commanders altered. In the later stages of the grim struggle, the besieging forces were commanded by Oliver Cromwell himself. Today, Pembroke Castle is
interesting shops, and a good range of excellent tea rooms and coffee shops. There are historic churches and chapels and the clock tower, restored in the 1880s and ornamented with cherubs. Many of the fine houses were built in the 18th and early 19th centuries in the Georgian style, reflecting an era
when Pembroke when Pembroke had
owned and managed by a pri- vate charitable trust, which has the responsibility of running the site for the enjoyment of the visiting public.
Stackpole, Barafundle and Bosherston
Stackpole Quay is a tiny inlet which has a car park, tea room, WCs and picnic site. At the back of the car park, a well walked footpath leads over open fields to the eight-arch bridge at Bosherston and the old Stackpole Court. Near this (and accessible by road) are Stackpole Walled Gar- dens, converted from the original Victorian walled garden. Here you can stop for a coffee, explore the secret garden, buy some plants and amble through woods and glades to Stackpole Court. Stackpole woods. Barafundle beach shimmering, sandy suntrap. Take all the equip-
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Knight School
become, in the words of author Daniel Defoe, ‘the richest and most flourishing town in South Wales’. A few houses are much older: Pembroke’s oldest houses are down the hill from the castle entrance, near the remains of the Old West Gate. Incidentally, the East Gate, at the other end of the town, would have been similar in proportions to Tenby’s Five Arches, but was demolished on Oliver Cromwell’s orders in 1648.
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ment and refreshments you might need and be prepared for a short but steep coast path walk up onto the cliffs from Stackpole Quay and down into Barafundle. Just past the 13th century church in the quiet village of Bosherston is a
Be a Knight or Knightess
Be a Knight or Knightess
Stackpole, Barafundle and Bosherston heads towards Stackpole.
car park and picnic site. Beyond it, the beautiful lily ponds provide some of the area’s most popular scenic walks. Choose a stepped footpath or a wheelchair-friendly slope down to the water’s edge. The right-hand footpath leads to Broadhaven Beach while the other
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Railway Children Railway Children
The right-hand footpath leads to Broadhaven Beach while the other
towards Stackpole.
Just past the 13th century church in the quiet village of Bosherston is a car park and
Fun Outdoor Theatre Wednesday evenings
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(pictured) dates back to the 13th century, but most of what can be seen today was designed
De
Gower, bishop from 1328 to 1347. The village also has a parish church with a medieval tower.
Hound of the Baskervilles Sounds Like Summer!
Hound of the Baskervilles Sounds Like Summer!
Fun Outdoor Theatre Wednesday evenings Stackpole woods.
St. Govan’s Chapel heads
during the Summer Holidays. Please check our website for details. *evening events not included in daytime admission
The right-hand footpath leads to Broadhaven Beach while the other
towards
during the Summer Holidays. Please check our website for details. *evening events not included in daytime admission
Lamphey offers a choice of inns or hotels, including Lamphey Court and Spa. There is also a service station with shop, a request-stop railway station and a bus stop. A well- equipped village hall backs onto playing fields. Travel on to Pembroke or down the hill to Freshwater East.
Daytime Activities Included with your Admission
Daytime Activities Included with your Admission
Lamphey Lamphey Bishop’s
Palace
(pictured) dates back to the 13th century, but most of what can be seen today was designed
Henry De
Pembroke Library and Tourist Information Centre. by
Gower, bishop from 1328 to 1347. The village also has a parish church with a medieval tower.
phey Court and Spa. There is also a service station with shop, a request-stop
railway station and a bus stop. A wellequipped village hall backs onto playing fields. Travel on to Pembroke or down the hill to Freshwater East.
Lamphey Court Hotel & Spa, originally a country mansion that was built in 1823 as a home to the squire of Lamphey. Unaltered over the years, it stands as a prime example of Nash
Architecture in the Georgian Period and one of the grand
Lamphey Court Hotel & Spa, originally a country mansion that was built in 1823 as a home to the squire of
BEST WESTERN Lamphey Court and Pembroke Library and Tourist Information Centre.
Lamphey offers a choice of inns or hotels, including Lamphey Court and Spa. There is also a service station with shop, a request-stop railway station and a bus stop. A well- equipped village hall backs onto playing fields. Travel on to Pembroke or down the hill to Freshwater East.
Lamphey Bishop’s Palace (pictured) dates back to the 13th century, but most of what can be seen today was designed by Henry De Gower, bishop from 1328 to 1347. The village also has a parish church with a medieval tower. Lamphey offers a choice of inns or hotels, including Lam-
BEST WESTERN Lamphey Court and Spa
Lamphey Lamphey Bishop’s
Palace
interesting shops, and a good range of excellent tea rooms and coffee shops. There are historic churches and chapels and the clock tower, restored in the 1880s and ornamented with cherubs. Many of the fine houses were built in the 18th and early 19th centuries in the Georgian style, reflecting an era
had
become, in the words of author Daniel Defoe, ‘the richest and most flourishing town in South Wales’. A few houses are much older: Pembroke’s oldest houses are down the hill from the castle entrance, near the remains of the Old West Gate. Incidentally, the East Gate, at the other end of the town, would have been similar in proportions to Tenby’s Five Arches, but was demolished on Oliver Cromwell’s orders in 1648.
Pembroke once had a bustling tidal quay. The Royal George Inn was originally part of a cluster of quayside buildings. Ships visited the quay at high tides and trades included the joiner, the coffin maker and the wheelwright. Set into the ground near the slipway there is a wheelwright’s former, used to keep the wheel in shape while the rim was being fitted.
The town is well served by buses and has a railway station at
its eastern end. There is plenty of car parking. The library and tourist information centre is situated on the Commons near the children’s play area and is open Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 1 pm; 2 pm to 5 pm (7 pm on Thursdays. Hours apply April to October.) At the Town Hall, a farmers’ market is held on Saturday mornings, and a large Country and Craft Market on Thursdays from 9.30 am to 1 pm. Pembroke is a natural stopping place on the way to and from Stackpole, Bosherston and Angle.
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Still wrapped in its ancient Town Walls, Pembroke looks up to its majestic Norman Castle, one of the UK’s best preserved strongholds. A millpond surrounds the castle on three sides and extends the length of the Town Wall. Wide, level footpaths border much of the water. It is home to swans, mallards, coots and cormorants; seagulls of course; often a heron; keep a look out for otters and kingfishers too. For a circular nature walk, and details of the Holyland Woods boardwalk trail, pick up a free natural history trail leaflet.
Pembroke once had a bustling tidal quay. The Royal George Inn was originally part of a cluster of quayside buildings. Ships visited the quay at high tides and trades included the joiner, the coffin maker and the wheelwright. Set into the ground near the slipway there is a wheelwright’s former, used to keep the wheel in shape while the rim was being fitted.
The town is well served by buses and has a railway station at
its eastern end. There is plenty of car parking. The library and tourist information centre is situated on the Commons near the children’s play area and is open Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 1 pm; 2 pm to 5 pm (7 pm on Thursdays. Hours apply April to October.) At the Town Hall, a farmers’ market is held on Saturday mornings, and a large Country and Craft Market on Thursdays from 9.30 am to 1 pm. Pembroke is a natural stopping place on the way to and from Stackpole, Bosherston and Angle.
Norman conquest of 1093 when Arnulf de Montgomery overcame local resistance to build a wooden fortification where Pembroke Castle now stands. Five years later
, in 1098, Monkton Priory was ales, dating back to the
, in 1098, Monkton Priory was indsor
, who married the
elsh Princess Nest, Pembroke became the powerbase from which the Norman invaders conquered South Pembrokeshire and planted their own colony of English and Flemish settlers; it was ever afterwards known as ‘Little England Beyond W
, who married the ales’. These
were dangerous times but the castle stood firm and in its shadow grew the town of Pembroke, ruled over by the mighty Earls of Pembroke, the greatest of whom was W
illiam Mashal, of Magna
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WHERE TO GO, WHAT TO DO, WHAT TO SEE IN SOUTH PEMBROKESHIRE “Pembroke is one of the oldest towns in W
Since Since the the early early 1970s,
Pembroke has been recognised as a Conservation Area. Local support includes the Pembroke and Monkton History Society and the Pembroke Town Walls Trust.
Pembroke has been recognised as a Conservation Area. Local support includes the Pembroke and Monkton History Society and the Pembroke Town Walls Trust.
1970s,
The town now boasts an impressive 8ft-high bronze statue depicting King Henry VII and his dog! Henry Tudor was born in Pembroke Castle in 1457. He was the nephew of the Earl of Pembroke, Jasper Tudor, into whose care Henry’s mother, Margaret Beaufort, had been placed. Henry was the first Welshman to become King of England. A result of local appeals and fundraising, the long-anticipated statue was created by Harriet Addyman and was unveiled on Pembroke’s Mill Bridge on June 10, 2017, to mark the town’s place in history as the birthplace of the first Tudor king.
The town now boasts an impressive 8ft-high bronze statue depicting King Henry VII and his dog! Henry Tudor was born in Pembroke Castle in 1457. He was the nephew of the Earl of Pembroke, Jasper Tudor, into whose care Henry’s mother, Margaret Beaufort, had been placed. Henry was the first Welshman to become King of England. A result of local appeals and fundraising, the long-anticipated statue was created by Harriet Addyman and was unveiled on Pembroke’s Mill Bridge on June 10, 2017, to mark the town’s place in history as the birthplace of the first Tudor king.
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