Narberth Castle is a medieval ruin in the town of Narberth, Pembrokeshire. Its remains and information boards point to a long history linked with the Glyndŵr Rising and the English Civil War. The site is currently inaccessible because of safety concerns, so plan to view it from outside rather than enter. Narberth’s independent shops are nearby, and the town museum has a scale model that helps show how the castle may once have looked.
A castle with a legendary past
Narberth Castle is associated with Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed, a figure from the Welsh Mabinogion stories. The earliest written mention of the castle dates to 1116, though Welsh mythology places an ancient palace here earlier.
The surviving fortress is medieval. Accounts link it to the Glyndŵr Rising, when it remained in Welsh hands, and to the English Civil War, after which it was slighted by Oliver Cromwell’s forces. The site’s information boards provide context for the remains.
Access and what remains
The castle is currently closed to visitors because of safety concerns. Barriers restrict entry, so do not go beyond them. The ruin can be difficult to identify from the street, and its entrance beside a house is easy to overlook; the closure means there is no reason to search for a way inside.
A scale model at Narberth museum gives a better sense of the castle’s former form. The remains are also close to the town’s independent shops, making the castle part of a wider stop in Narberth.
Perguntas frequentes
Can you go inside Narberth Castle?
No. The site is currently inaccessible because of safety concerns, so view it from outside.
Where is Narberth Castle?
It is in the town of Narberth, Pembrokeshire, at West, Narberth, SA67 7BB.
Is there an entrance fee?
The castle has been described as free to enter, but it is currently closed and cannot be accessed.
Where can I see a model of Narberth Castle?
Narberth museum has a scale model of the castle.
