Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre (with The Star Wars display), Pembroke Dock. Open Monday to Friday. Paid Entry.
Details
Accessibility:
Level, fully paved, free car park with accessible bays. Disability Parking, Disability Toilet
Centre is wheelchair accessible and assistance dogs are welcome.
Accompanying carers receive free admission.
Large print and Braille documents are available.
Brief description:
Museum depicting the history of Pembroke Dock and the surrounding area, concentrating on the maritime and military background of the town, including its flying boats. The Star Wars display is permanent, see https://pdht.org/elementor-1415/ "Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre exhibition will celebrate the building of the iconic Star Wars starship in the town in 1979. The permanent installation will tell the story of the building of a life-sized model of the iconic Star Wars starship in the town in 1979 for the Oscar-winning film The Empire Strikes Back. It appeared in the film alongside characters including Han Solo, Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker and Chewbacca as they battled the evil Darth Vader in a galaxy far, far away."
"Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre is an all weather family attraction in the heart of Wales’ only Royal Dockyard, celebrating the significant heritage of this unique west Wales town. There is ample free parking in the grounds, including accessible spaces. The Heritage Centre includes a Coffee Shop, selling a range of hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks. Our Gift Shop sells a range of themed souvenirs and gifts."
Address:
Meyrick Owen Way, Pembroke Dock SA72 6WS
Email:
Phone:
01646 684220
Website:
Directions:
From A477 join A4139 (London Road). At next roundabout take 2nd exit, remaining on A4139, onto Western Way. The Centre is half a mile further along.
OS SM962034
Opening Times:
2022: Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm, (including bank holidays)
Transport:
Nearest Bus Stop at Albion Square, 4 mins walk away.
Nearest Tain Station is Pembroke Dock (Pembs)
For more travel information go to https://www.traveline.cymru/ or call 0800 464 00 00
Amenities:
See https://pdht.org/facilities/
Coffee Shop
Toilets, including Disabled Toilet.
Free Wi-Fi.
Gift Shop
Travel Information
For further travel information in Wales please see: www.traveline.cymru/travel-info
Or call Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000
Location
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*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.