Pembroke Town, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Open daily. Free entry.
Details
Accessibility:
The town is split onto two levels with the castle and most of the shopping on the upper level. It is well paved and largely accessible to wheelchairs. The gradient of some hills should be given consideration.
Several car parks are available on Common Rd on the lower side of town, all with disability spaces located next to the pavements. Some on street parking is available along the length of Main Street with one or two disability spaces.
Toilets with disability facilities are available at The Commons opposite the play area in Lower Common Park.
For more in depth information on accessibility to different venues and attractions, please ring the local tourist board on 01437 776499, and see
Brief Description:
The main feature of Pembroke town is Pembroke Castle. Set on the banks of the Pembroke River and Mill Pond, with many things to do and many tourist attractions.
The town dates back to the 11th century to when an earth and timber castle was constructed by Arnulf of Mongomery on the banks of the Pembroke River. This was eventually replaced by a stone castle in the 13th Century which became the birthplace of Henry Tudor.
The town grew through the Middle Ages with the growth of the woollen trade and then again with the arrival of the railway in 1863.
Because of this history there are a number of historic buildings and complexes to see. The town is also a good base for the large number of leisure complexes and activities available in southern Pembrokeshire.
Further Information:
Address:
Pembroke Town, Pembrokeshire, SA71 4BL
Telephone:
Town Clerk, Town Council: 01646 683092
Email:
mandy@pembstowncouncil.plus.com and tourism@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Website:
http://www.pembroketownguide.co.uk
Opening Hours:
Open daily. Free entry.
Directions:
Pembroke is 45.2 miles from the end of the M4, via the A48, A40, A477. From the A40 roundabout at St Clears take the A477. Then take the A4057 signposted towards Pembroke.
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Transport:
For more travel information go to https://www.traveline.info/ or call 0871 200 22 33.
National Express coaches do regular journeys to Pembroke. Please see http://www.nationalexpress.com or call 08717 81 81 81 for more information.
Amenities:
There are a large number of shops, eateries and public houses within Pembroke as well as blue badge parking, accessible toilets, restaurants, tourist attractions, ancient monuments, leisure centres, markets.
Travel Information
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Or call Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000
Location
Nearest Venues
Rothery Health Care, Pembroke, Pembrokeshire
19 metres*
The Hope Inn, Pembroke, Pembrokeshire
24 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.