Carew Castle and Tidal Mill. Charged admission, Open all year (limited winter opening).
Details
Accessibility:
Access path for wheelchair users, however access limited to ground floor only at both the Castle and Mill. Wheelchairs available on site free of charge.
Dogs must be kept on a short lead.
Designated disability parking available at both sites; the mill is at the end of a no-through road running West from the main car park. Free parking available on site, on the western side of the A4075, 1/3 mile from the Mill and Castle. "There are three disabled parking spaces in the main Castle car park and limited disabled parking only at the Mill."
See https://www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales/carew-castle/about-carew-castle/
"There is wheelchair access to the ground floor of the Castle and Mill, both shops and Nest Tearoom. The mile-long walk is also wheelchair friendly.
There are two disabled toilets situated at the Castle Visitor Centre and Mill Lane (opened with RADA key, please ask in the Mill for this). A mobility scooter is available for hire on request from the Castle Visitor Centre.
Carew Castle and Tidal Mill offers visitors with disabilities 25% off standard day admission prices.
Wheelchair users receive free entry.
One accompanying carer will receive free entry.
ADMISSION POLICY FOR CARERS AND VISITORS WITH DISABILITIES
Please bring one of the following items of documentation with you:
Disability Living Allowance Letter (DLA)
Personal Independence Payment Letter (PIP)
Department for Work and Pensions Letter (DWP)
Blue Badge (photo ID required)
Signed letter from GP (photo ID required)
Carer’s Card/letter from Carer organisation or County Council."
Brief Description:
An impressive Norman castle with Tudor and Elizabethan modifications, and fully restored Tidal Mill dating back to the 16th Century. "Carew Tidal Mill is the only restored tidal Mill in Wales and one of just five in the UK."
Further Information:
Address:
Carew Castle and Tidal Mill, Carew, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, SA70 8SL.
E-mail:
Phone:
Website:
http://www.pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk/default.asp?PID=262
Directions:
The castle is located off the A477 on the western side of the A4075, 6.4miles west of Tenby on the B4318/A477 and 4.2miles East of Pembroke on the A477. OS SN 046 037.
Opening Times and Charges:
January 2021:
"Carew Castle and Tidal Mill are currently closed for the winter.We are still able to accept bookings from groups and schools.
To make a group or school booking enquiry please contact us by emailing enquiries@carewcastle.com
Nov-Mid April (Castle only): 11.00-15.00 Daily.
Mid April-Oct (Castle and Mill): 10.00-17.00 Daily.
Winter (Castle only):
Adult: £4.00.
Child: £3.00.
Concession: £3.50.
Family: £11.00.
Summer (Castle and Mill)
Adult: £5.00.
Child: £3.50.
Concession: £4.25.
Family: £13.50.
Season tickets are available. For more information visit http://www.pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk/?PID=262
Venue run by the National Park Authority which has free admission to its sites for disabled people and a 25% discount for their carers.
Transport:
Bus 361 Pembroke to Tenby service. For more information visit Travel Line Cymru: https://www.traveline.info Call: 0871 200 22 33.
Amenities:
Refreshments available from the on site Café. (NB limited opening times, call above contact number for more details.) https://www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales/carew-castle/shop-and-eat/ "There is a wide range of refreshments on offer on the Carew Castle site, from light lunches, teas and cakes in the Nest Tearoom to a range of cold drinks, snacks and ice cream in the Castle and Mill shops."
"NEST TEAROOM IS CLOSED UNTIL 2021
The tearoom is named after Princess Nest, one of the Castle’s most famous residents, famed for being the most beautiful woman in Wales.
Nest is a cosy, bright and modern tearoom located in the Walled Garden near the Castle entrance. It is a simple wooden-framed building, with seating inside and out."
Toilets are located at the Castle reception and opposite the Castle car park, both with RADAR key toilet.
"PICNIC SITE
There is a picnic site situated on the north side of the Millpond with spectacular views of the Castle.
DOG FRIENDLY
Well-behaved dogs are welcome everywhere on site with the exception of inside Nest Tearoom; please keep them on a short lead.
Travel Information
For further travel information in Wales please see: www.traveline.cymru/travel-info
Or call Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000
Location
Nearest Venues
Carew Cross. Open all year. Free admission.
166 metres*
The Carew Inn, Carew, Pembrokeshire
170 metres*
183 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.