Pembroke Castle & Tenby

Departing Fishguard, travel across the county of Pembrokeshire to Pembroke Castle. 

Pembroke Castle was built in the 12th century by the Normans and was the birthplace of Henry Tudor (Henry VII). Set on a limestone hill, it guarded the strategically important town of Pembroke. The massive curtain walls have five projecting round towers and a great keep, twenty-one metres high and six metres thick at the base. The castle proved so impregnable to cannon fire during the Civil War (1642–51) that Cromwell’s men had to starve out the castle’s Royalist defenders. Visit the impressive castle and enjoy a guided tour that will bring these ancient walls to life. 

Afterwards enjoy a short drive to the ancient town of Tenby, a picturesque walled medieval town with a historic harbour. The old walls are almost completely intact and have served well to preserve the old town from the effects of modernisation and development.  The narrow lanes and small squares remain much as they were 500 years ago.  Discover the fascinating history behind this delightful ancient town, before enjoying free time to stroll in the delightful town and harbour.