Pembroke Attractions
Pembroke/Pembro (pop. 15,300) is a historically important town, with the remains of a 13th century medieval town wall. Henry Tudor, who later as Henry VII was the first Welshman to ascend the English throne, was born here in 1457.
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Pembroke Castle
The 11th C Pembroke Castle stands on a hill surrounded by defensive walls and towers. A huge keep stand 23 m high, and nearby are the Prison Tower, Normal Hall, and the North Hall.
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Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is Britain's only national park covering coastline. A portion of the 267 km Pembrokeshire Coastal Footpath runs through this delightfully scenic area.
Dock
Pembroke Dock (1mi/1.6km north) was intended to be one of the largest naval dockyards but was closed down in 1926. Ferries from Rosslare in Ireland now dock here.
Pembroke (Penfro - Lamphey Palace)
It is worth paying a visit to Lamphey Palace, about 1mi/1.6km southeast of Pembroke. The former seat of the Bishops of St David's is surrounded by fruit trees and lush gardens.
Lamphey Palace offers insight into how medieval bishops combined the life of high-ranking clergymen with that of country gentlemen.
Lamphey Palace offers insight into how medieval bishops combined the life of high-ranking clergymen with that of country gentlemen.
Pembroke (Penfro - Monkton Priory)
On the hill southwest of Pembroke castle stands Monkton Priory, a Benedictine house founded at the same time as the castle.
