Visit
Admissions
Adults £6.50
Children and Seniors £4.50
Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) £20
Your ticket is valid all day so you can come back as many times as you like
(on the day your ticket is purchased).
There is no need to pre-book – admissions are taken on the door.
But please check our opening times when planning your visit.
We love welcoming groups and schools to the Castle. There is really something for all age groups at Manorbier Castle.
We offer a discounted rate for groups of 10 or more.
All group bookings must be pre-booked so please email us at office@manorbiercastle.co.uk or call the office on 01834 870081 and we will be happy to discuss the details with you.
Closures
Please note we will be closed to the public on the following dates:
Sat 28th March
Thurs 9th April
From 2nd May we’ll be closed every Saturday until Sat 17th Oct with exception of Sat 15th, 22nd and 29th August.
Weds 13th May
Weds 17th June
Sun 28th June (Long course weekend)
Fri 3rd July
Weds 22nd July
Tues 8th Sept
Sun 13th Sept (Ironman)
Early closure – 2pm on Weds 30th Sept
We will close our doors on the 1st of November for the winter season.
Location & Parking
We are set in the heart of the village of Manorbier overlooking the shores on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. To find us the Postcode for Sat Nav is SA70 7SY.
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We recommend parking at Manorbier Beach Car Park (charges apply). Then a short walk up the hill to the side “Secret Entrance” to the castle. There is limited disabled parking at the Castle, please contact us prior to your visit for further information.
Dog Friendly
Well behaved dogs on leads are very welcome. We
provide drinking water just outside the cafe entrance.
Don’t forget your leads and mess bags!
Castle Tea Rooms
Set in the original 13th Century Guards Room of the Castle, our little tea room is warm and welcoming. It is complete with a sunny terrace which offers additional seating to take in the tranquil views across the Castle grounds.
Each of our tables are decorated with garden arrangements and our menu offers delicious home baked treats directly from our Castle kitchen. A variety of herbal teas and freshly ground local coffee can also be enjoyed here.
History
The Norman knight Odo de Barri was granted the lands of Manorbier, Penally and Begelly in gratitude for his military help in conquering Pembrokeshire after 1093.
Two of his sons acquired larger estates in Ireland, which became the main power base of the de Barris, known as the Barris of Olethan. His fourth son was Gerald de Barri. Known commonly as Gerald of Wales (the great twelfth century scholar) who was born at the castle. Renowned today for his chronicles and descriptions of life in his time.
“Manorbier Castle, the pleasantest place in Wales”
Guided tours in the summer months
Filming
In the 21st Century, the castle has been used as a film location for “The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe” 1989 and “I Capture the Castle” 2001. When the moat was refilled with spring water…
More recently we featured in Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages and Welsh rugby legend Gareth Edwards’ Wild Welsh Adventures. Due to be released in 2023 is Crackit Production and Channel 4’s Keys to a Fortune featuring the castle and its owner Dame Emily Naper.