Castles in Wales Gazetteer (P-R)

Browse this list of castles to visit in Wales by Region (click here for a regional map) or alphabetically (start on this page).

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Pembroke Castle    A Norman castle built by William Marshall, the pre-eminent English knight of the Middle Ages, around 1300. The great keep is still standing to a height of 80 feet. Pembroke Castle is the reputed birthplace of Henry VII. Pembroke, Dyfed, Wales, SA71 4LA Attraction Type: Castle Location: on A477 Website: Pembroke Castle Email: pembrokecastle@talk21.com Phone: 01646 681510 Fax: 01646 622260 Location map OS SM982 015 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Penmark Castle    The castle once belonging to the Umfravilles family. One part of a 13th century stone curtain wall survives along with a semi-circular tower. Penmark, Glamorgan, Wales Attraction Type: Castle Location: off A4226 at Penmark, behind parish church OS ST059 689 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Pennard Castle    The castle belonged to the lords of Gower. Original ringwork and wooden palisades were replaced by stone defenses. A Norman stone hall, tower, gatehouse, and curtain wall survive as ruins. Parkmill, Glamorgan, Wales Attraction Type: Castle Location: reached by footpath ½ mile S Parkmill on A4118, on Gower peninsula overlooking Oxwich Bay OS SS530 881 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Penrhyn Castle    Penrhyn Castle, which occupies one acre (.4ha) has curtain walls, four towers and a massive keep. The main rooms are done in the same style as the exterior. There is a grand hall, library and drawing room. A grand staircase has carvings of heads and human hands. An ebony room shows off furniture made of real ebony. A collection of Old Masters paintings is part of the castle's treasures. The house even includes a slate bed. An Industrial Railway Museum and doll museum are located in the old stables. There is a walled garden and walks in the grounds. Bangor, Gywnedd, Wales, LL57 4HN Attraction Type: Castle Location: 1 m E Bangor, off A5 Website: Penrhyn Castle Email: penrhyncastle@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01248 353084 Fax: 01248 371281 National Trust Location map OS SH606 720 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Penrice Castle    Overgrown earthworks, overgrown keep, gatehouse, and walls. Penrice, Glamorgan, Wales Attraction Type: Castle Location: on the Gower peninsula off A4118, on private land, viewed from footpath OS SS492 879 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Picton Castle    Forty acres of woodland gardens, walled garden, fountain. Picton, Dyfed, Wales, SA62 4AS Attraction Type: Castle Location: 3 ½ miles SE Haverfordwest, on minor road off A487 Website: Picton Castle Email: pct@pictoncastle.freeserve.co.uk Phone: 01437 751 326 Fax: 01437 751 326 Location map OS SN011 132 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Powis Castle    Steeply terraced garden in the grounds of a historic house. The garden was planted in the early 18th century. Clipped yews and old roses prosper, as well as tender and unusual plants. There are fruit trees on the terraces and an orangery. The views are superb. Welshpool, Powys, Wales, SY21 8RF Attraction Type: Castle Location: 1 m S Welshpool, off A483 Website: Powis Castle Email: powiscastle@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01938 551929 Fax: 01938 554336 National Trust Location map OS SJ216 062 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Prestatyn Castle    Remains of a motte with surrounding ditch and bailey, built c1160, later destroyed by Owain Gwynedd. Prestatyn, Clwyd, Wales Attraction Type: Castle Location: off A548 OS SJ070 820 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Raglan Castle    Traditional home of the Somersets, Earls of Worcester, Raglan was one of the very last castles built in Britain, begun in 1435 by William ap Thomas. It is part castle, part palace, with far more attention to comfort than early castles. However, it was certainly built for defense as well, for it took one of the longest sieges of the Civil War to subdue it. Cromwell's engineers did their best to destroy the massive Great Tower, but failed. Look for the ornate window and huge fireplace in the hall. Raglan, Gwent, Wales, NP5 2BT Attraction Type: Castle Location: off A40 eastbound Website: Raglan Castle Phone: 01291 690228 Cadw Location map OS SO411 080 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Rhuddlan Castle    Rhuddlan is famous for being the place where Edward I issued the document, in 1284, that set up the government of Wales under his rule. He held a parliament in the town, and a plaque is on the wall of the Old Parliament House commemorating the event. Castle Gate, Castle Street Rhuddlan, Clwyd, Wales, LL18 5AD Attraction Type: Castle Location: Rhuddlan via A525 or A547 Website: Rhuddlan Castle Phone: 01745 590777 Cadw Location map OS SJ050 800 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Ruthin Castle    This was a late 13th century castle, built on a red sandstone ridge during Edward I's campaigns against the Welsh. It has suffered much rebuilding and is now a hotel. Castle Street, Ruthin, Clwyd, Wales, LL15 2NU Attraction Type: Castle Location: in town centre of Ruthin, off A494 Website: Ruthin Castle Email: reception@ruthincastle.co.uk Phone: 01824 702664 Fax: 01824 705978 Location map OS SJ120 583 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts