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Manorbier Castle

📍 Pembrokeshire, Wales

4.3 ★★★★ 1,890 reviews

About

Manorbier Castle is a Norman castle in Manorbier, 5 miles (8.0 km) southwest of Tenby, Wales. It was founded in the late 11th century by the Anglo-Norman de Barry family. The castle was part of a mesne lordship under the control of the medieval Earls of Pembroke.

Getting There

🚗 Drive via A4139

Near Tenby, Pembrokeshire. From Tenby: 10 min via A4139/B4585. Signed from Manorbier village.

🚂 Manorbier Station

Transport for Wales on the Pembroke Dock line. 15 min walk downhill to the castle.

🅿️ Village Car Park

Pay & display car park near the beach, short walk to the castle. £3/day in summer.

Terrain & Accessibility

♿ Limited Access🌊 Beach & Coast🏛️ Well-Preserved Walls🚶 Steps Throughout

Gerald of Wales called it "the pleasantest spot in Wales". Well-preserved Norman castle overlooking a sandy beach. Steps throughout — limited accessibility. Still privately owned. The beach below is excellent. On the Pembrokeshire Coast Path.