Pembrokeshire castles at a glance
Pembrokeshire has several castles that suit a half day each. Pembroke Castle includes a guided tour in the ticket. Carew Castle sits beside a tidal mill. Manorbier is a castle near the coast. Picton Castle has gardens. Cilgerran, run by Cadw, has free entry.
Each castle sets its own price and hours, and there is no joint ticket. If you plan a wet-weather day, pair a castle with a walk or a coastal stop. In summer, a boat day can share a week with castles. See our Pembrokeshire boat trips page for the options.
Our pick: West Wales day tour with Pembroke Castle
This is a long day from Cardiff rather than a local tour, so it suits you if you are based in the south and want one castle in a larger loop.
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Pembrokeshire tours that pair well with castles
Boat trips, coastal tours and day trips in Pembrokeshire, with current prices and availability.
Pembroke Castle
The birthplace of Henry VII.
Pembroke Castle is where Henry VII was born on 28 January 1457. The exact room is not known. Entry includes a guided tour. You can buy tickets on the day or online, and online tickets are 10% cheaper.
| Ticket | Standard | Online |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (16 and over) | £13.00 | £11.70 |
| Child (3 to 17) | £9.00 | £8.10 |
| Under 3 | Free | Free |
| Registered disabled | £9.00 | £8.10 |
| Disabled child (3 to 17) | £8.00 | £7.20 |
| Carer | Free | Free |
A 16 or 17 year old falls into both the adult and the child group, so ask at the desk which ticket applies. Hours in 2026: April to August 09:30 to 17:30, September and October 10:00 to 17:00, November to winter 10:00 to 16:00. The castle is closed on 25 and 26 November, 30 November, 24 to 26 December and 1 January. Events can change access.
Carew Castle and tidal mill
A national park site beside the water.
Carew Castle is run by the national park and is paired with a tidal mill. Tickets are £9 for adults aged 17 and over, £7 for children aged 4 to 16 and £28.50 for a family of two adults and two children. Wheelchair users, carers with proof and some local residents get in free.
Castle hours 2026
23 March to 1 November: 10:00 to 16:30. 2 November to 18 December: 11:00 to 15:00. Closed 19 to 27 December. 28 December to 3 January 2027: 11:00 to 15:00. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing.
Tidal mill
The mill opens 23 March to 1 November, 11:00 to 17:00, and is closed from 2 November to 15 March 2027. Do not count on the mill in winter.
Manorbier, Picton and Cilgerran
Three smaller castles.
Manorbier Castle
Adults pay £6.50, children and seniors £4.50 and a family of two adults and two children £20. You pay at the entrance. Prices can change. The castle closes for winter around 1 November and has closure days, so check the opening days before you travel.
Picton Castle
Picton is a 14th-century castle with a garden. It is run by a charitable trust. Check the current garden and house hours and the ticket price before you go.
Cilgerran Castle
Cilgerran is run by Cadw. Entry is free and the site is unstaffed. It opens daily 10:00 to 16:00, with last entry 30 minutes before. It is closed 24 to 26 December and 1 January. The towers can close at short notice for weather or safety.
For most visitors, Pembroke and Carew make a good pair, and Cilgerran is the free extra if you pass nearby. Round off a castle day with a beach from our beaches page, or read the history of Pembrokeshire for the Normans and the Tudors. More ideas are on the things to do page.
Castles: common questions
Which castle is best for a first visit?
Pembroke Castle includes a guided tour in the ticket and links to Henry VII. Carew is a good second stop, with the mill from spring to autumn.
Is there a joint ticket for the castles?
No. Each castle sets its own price and hours.
Are the castles open in winter?
Pembroke and Carew stay open with shorter hours. The Carew mill is closed from 2 November to 15 March 2027, and Manorbier ends its season around 1 November.
Is Cilgerran Castle free?
Yes. Entry is free and the site is unstaffed, with daily hours of 10:00 to 16:00.
Where was Henry VII born?
At Pembroke Castle, on 28 January 1457. The exact room cannot be shown.