Pembroke
Pembroke
Pembroke is a walled town dating back 900 years to its Norman castle This mighty fortress the oldest in West Wales sits on the cliffs overlooking the river Pembroke was the birthplace of Harry Tudor he was the grandson of John of gaunt and a descendant of Llewellyn the great. He returned from exile fought Richard III at Bosworth was victorious and made King.
In the civil war, the castle was firstly a parliamentarian stronghold before John Poyer the mayor of the town switched allegiance to the royalist cause. Cromwell immediately captured it and slighted it by blowing up the towers and gate; it lay derelict until restoration work was done in 1888 and 1928.
The castle is still an impressive sight and worth visiting. Children love exploring the walls, stairways and passageways in the summer costumed enactments take place along with displays on all things medieval.
The town itself is a pleasing mix of Georgian and Tudor building’s there are some interesting shops, nice restaurants, bars and cafes. Pembroke was declared an outstanding conservation area in 1977
Activities in Pembroke
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