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SN 011-134 Pembrokeshire Wales
Picton
Castle is a 13th century stone hall-keep, founded by Sir John Wogan. The rectangular
hall-keep, is flanked on the angles by drum towers and defending the entrance,
is a twin-towered gatehouse. The castle still retains its medieval features in
the undercroft but the principal rooms were remodelled in the 1750s by Sir John
Philipps, the sixth Baronet. Visit pending. 4 miles north is Wiston
Castle and 5 miles north-west is Haverfordwest
Castle.
Picton Castle is located in Picton Park, off the A40. 15 miles north of Pembroke, on the A4075-A40.
The site is managed by the Picton Castle Trust and the castle and gardens are open, Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays April to September 10:30-5:00pm. Entrance to the castle is from 12:00-4:00pm by a guided tour. Gardens open daily in October 10:30am till dusk.
There is a car park.
For admission rates and special events, go to its HomePage.
