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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 garden are open, Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays Easter to September, Saturday and Sunday October 10:30-5:00pm. Entrance to the castle is from 11:30-3:30pm by a guided tour, gardens open daily in Winter 10:30am till dusk.
There is a car park.
For admission rates and special events, go to its HomePage.
