Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
BUS
There are frequent bus services between Pembroke and Pembroke Dock.
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Carew
This pretty little village is dominated by its imposing castle and is home to a number of
historic sights. In summer it is overrun by tourists; arrive early to beat the crowds.
Sights
Carew Castle
(
www.carewcastle.com
;
adult/child £4.75/3.50; 10am-5pm Apr-Oct)
Looming romantically over the
River Carew with its gaping windows reflected in the glassy water, craggy Carew Castle
is an impressive sight. These rambling limestone ruins range from functional 12th-century
fortification (built by Gerald de Windsor, Henry I's constable of Pembroke) to Elizabethan
country house.
Abandoned in 1690, the castle is now inhabited by a large number of bats, including the
protected greater horseshoe bat. A summer program of events includes battle re-enact-
ments and open-air theatre. The castle ticket also gives you admission to
Carew Tidal Mill
,
the only intact tidal mill in Wales. The Elizabethan mill has a causeway that once trapped
the incoming tide in a pond, then released water through sluice gates to turn the mill-
wheels. For 400 years until 1937, the mill ground corn for the castle community.
Near the castle entrance is the 11th-century
Carew Cross
, one of the grandest of its kind -
around 4m tall and covered in intricate Celtic carvings.
Visitors arriving by public transport or bicycle can get free admission.
CASTLE
Eating
Carew Inn
(
www.carewinn.co.uk
;
mains £9-14; pub 11am-11pm, meals served noon-2.30pm & 6-9pm; )
Opposite
Carew Castle this cosy traditional inn has a wood-panelled bar with a roaring fire, darts
INN
££
