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Major city · United Kingdom

PembrokePenfro

Base here 2 nights for the castle and town walls, then move to Tenby or St Davids for the coast: Pembroke is a half-day town, not a beach base.

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Pembroke is the old county town of Pembrokeshire, built around a hilltop castle where Henry VII was born. The walled centre takes half a day on foot; the coast, the beaches and the national park are 15–40 minutes away by car or bus. Two nights covers the town plus one coastal day; without a car, plan around the rail branch and local buses.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
GBP
Best months
May–Sep
avoid Nov–Feb (wet, short days, many cafés shut)
Airports
CWL · BRS · DUB
Nights
2
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
  • United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
  • United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
  • United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
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  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Pembroke999 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance999112
  • NHS non-urgent111
  • Police non-urgent101

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Pembroke, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee or tea in a café£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
  • Sit-down mealPub main course£12–18 (≈ US$16–25)
  • BeerPint of beer£4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8)
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, 5 km (3.1 mi)£10–15 (≈ US$14–20) (check)
  • Metro or bus rideLocal bus single, short hop£2–4 (≈ US$3–6) (check)
  • Museum or sight ticketCastle or heritage entry, adult£8–15 (≈ US$11–20) (check)
  • Budget bedHostel or bunkhouse bed, a night, per person£25 (≈ US$35)
  • Mid-range bedB&B or pub double room, a night, per room£110 (≈ US$150)
  • High-end bedB&B or pub double room, a night, per room£180 (≈ US$250)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget £55 (≈ US$75) · Mid £100 (≈ US$140) · High £180 (≈ US$250)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Pembroke CastleMedieval town walls and Main StreetBirthplace of Henry VIIPembroke Dock and the Irish ferry
Airports
CWL Cardiff Airport (About 2 h by car; rail via Cardiff and Whitland) · BRS Bristol Airport (About 3 h by car; rail via Cardiff) · DUB Dublin Airport (Ferry route: Rosslare to Pembroke Dock, about 4 h at sea)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    8°C (46°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    8°C (46°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    12°C (54°F)

  5. May

    Best

    15°C (59°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    11°C (52°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (20°C (68°F)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F) low), wettest Jan (17 rain days), driest Jun (10). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Pembroke: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

8°C (46°F)

3°C (37°F)

17 rd

Feb

8°C (46°F)

3°C (37°F)

14 rd

Mar

10°C (50°F)

4°C (39°F)

14 rd

Apr

12°C (54°F)

5°C (41°F)

12 rd

May

15°C (59°F)

8°C (46°F)

11 rd

Jun

18°C (64°F)

11°C (52°F)

10 rd

Jul

20°C (68°F)

13°C (55°F)

10 rd

Aug

20°C (68°F)

13°C (55°F)

12 rd

Sep

18°C (64°F)

11°C (52°F)

12 rd

Oct

14°C (57°F)

9°C (48°F)

16 rd

Nov

11°C (52°F)

6°C (43°F)

17 rd

Dec

9°C (48°F)

4°C (39°F)

17 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The centre is walkable in 15–20 minutes end to end. Trains on the Whitland–Pembroke Dock branch stop at Lamphey, Pembroke and Pembroke Dock; you may need to change at Whitland. Local buses run across Pembrokeshire but are thin on Sundays and in winter. A car is the practical way to reach the coast path, beaches and Carew Castle.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Carew Castle and Tidal Mill

go

Door to door: About 30 min

Car or bus toward Carew, about 6 km (3.7 mi) east

Castle ruins plus a restored tidal mill; a half-day with the walk between them.

Tenby

go

Door to door: About 45–60 min

Train to Tenby via Whitland, or car on the A477

Walled seaside town with beaches; easy by rail, better as an overnight base.

St Davidsgo

Door to door: About 40 min

Car on the A487, about 30 km (19 mi)

Cathedral and coast; buses are slow, so a car makes this a comfortable half-day.

Freshwater East

go

Door to door: About 20 min

Car or seasonal bus, about 8 km (5 mi) south

Sandy bay with a car park and a short walk from the village.

Milford Haven

caution

Door to door: About 30–40 min

Train on the branch line, or car

Working port and marina; useful for supplies rather than sightseeing.

Newgale

go

Door to door: About 35 min

Car on the A487, about 25 km (16 mi)

Long pebble-and-sand beach; strong surf and currents, watch the tide.

Fishguard

caution

Door to door: About 50 min

Car on the A40, about 40 km (25 mi)

Ferry port with a small harbour; only worth the drive if you are sailing.

Newport, Pembrokeshire

go

Door to door: About 45 min

Car on the A487, about 35 km (22 mi)

Small town under Carningli mountain, near good coast walking.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Pembroke town centre

Main Street and around the castle; walk to everything, limited parking.

Pembroke Dock

About 3 km (1.9 mi) north; ferry terminal, cheaper beds, less to see.

Lamphey

Village with a rail request stop and a country hotel; quiet, needs a car or train.

Tenby or St Davids

Better coastal bases if the beach matters more than the castle.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
£45–75 (≈ US$60–100) excl. bed
Mid
£80–130 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
High
£150 (≈ US$200)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
B&B or pub double room1 × 2 nights × £110£220
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × £100£400
Pembroke Castle entry, adult2 × £10 · check£20
Train Pembroke → Tenby return2 × £10 · check£20
eSIM, about a week of data2 × £8£16
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge£68
Trip total≈ £186 per person per day, bed included£744≈ US$1,000

2026 estimate in pounds; travel to Pembroke excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee or tea in a café£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
Pub main course£12–18 (≈ US$16–25)
Pint of beer£4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8)
Castle or heritage entry, adult£8–15 (≈ US$11–20) (check)
Local bus single, short hop£2–4 (≈ US$3–6) (check)
Taxi, 5 km£10–15 (≈ US$14–20) (check)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

A small, quiet town and one of the safer parts of Wales. The real risks are coastal: fast tides, unpatrolled beaches, wet paths and narrow lanes with no pavement.
  • Castle and museum opening hours change by season: check before you travel.
  • Many cafés and pubs close early out of season and on Mondays.
  • Coastal paths and beaches have strong tides and no lifeguards outside summer: check tide times.
  • Parking in the town centre is limited; use the long-stay car parks and walk in.
  • Mobile signal is patchy on parts of the coast path.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
999 or 112
NHS non-urgent
111
Police non-urgent
101

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My bed tonight

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I'r cyfeiriad hwn, os gwelwch yn ddaTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance999 or 112
  • NHS non-urgent111
  • Police non-urgent101

Embassy

No embassies in Pembroke; the nearest US consulate-general is in Cardiff, and most countries keep embassies in London.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Train Pembroke → Tenby: about £5 (≈ US$7) single, 45–60 min via Whitland (check)
  • Train Pembroke → Swansea: about £15–20 (≈ US$20–30), 2 h via Whitland (check)
  • Ferry Pembroke Dock → Rosslare: about 4 h at sea; foot fares vary by date (check)

Say or show

  • Helo — Hello (HEH-lo)
  • Diolch — Thank you (DEE-olch)
  • Os gwelwch yn dda — Please (os GWEL-ookh un thah)
  • Hwyl fawr — Goodbye (hoo-il VOWER)
  • Ble mae'r castell? — Where is the castle? (bleh mire KAS-teth)
  • Ga i dalu â cherdyn? — Can I pay by card? (guy ee DAL-ee ah KHER-din)

Welsh is spoken alongside English here; a few words go a long way.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Pembroke. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (wet, short days, many cafés shut) · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 8 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for CWL and BRS: last trains via Cardiff and Whitland, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: castle and town walls, Main Street, Mill Pond, Pembroke Dock waterfront.
  3. Place pages with verified cutoffs (Pembroke Castle, town walk, Carew Castle, Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Tide and weather fixtures for the coast path so gates A–D can go green.

Meanwhile

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