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Visit Manorbier Castle, a captivating Norman castle overlooking Manorbier Beach. Explore its historic great hall, chapel, and gardens, ideal for family outings and events like bug hunts and pirate trails.
Manorbier Castle (Welsh: Castell Maenorbŷr) 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.
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The notable 12th century author, Gerald of Wales, may have been biased when he exclaimed that “In all the broad lands of Wales, Manorbier is the most pleasant place by far”. It was his grandfather Odo de Barri who first built Manorbier in the 11th century, and Gerald himself was born there in 1146, yet with its well-preserved and impressive ruins s...
Today, Manorbier Castle is located in a beautifully unspoilt corner of Wales and sits atop a hill overlooking the beach. The beauty of Manorbier and its surroundings provide a contrast with its past – as Manorbier under the de Barris would have played an important role in subjugating the Welsh population after the Norman conquest. Manorbier Castle ...
Manorbier Castle is located in the village of Manorbier near Tenby in Wales, just off the A4139. Parking at Manorbier Beach Car Park is recommended, from which it is a short walk up the hill to castle’s ‘Secret Entrance’. Manorbier train station is a 25-minute walk away, while the 349 bus also stops at Manorbier House, a 3-minute walk away.
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Features. Stunning location perched above the beach. Well preserved masonry, chapel, round tower and gatehouse. Numerous stairs, towers, rooms and battlements to explore. Inner ward laid out to gardens. Interesting spur tower with good views over the beach. Historical displays & life sized figures. Facilities. Gift shop & toilets.
Visitor information at Manorbier Castle, Tenby, including opening times, parking and facilties.
The drive to the village of Manorbier takes you through some of the most scenic parts of Pembrokeshire, and winds dramatically along leafy hedged lanes towards the coast. In fact, the castle and its surrounding lands are nestled in a narrow valley carved from two streams which flow past sandy beaches to Manorbier Bay.
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Overlooking Manorbier Beach, a majestic 11th Century Norman Castle stands perched upon the cliffs. Steeped in captivating history and rich folklore, this architectural masterpiece holds countless hidden secrets awaiting exploration.
