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Carew Castle

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The ruins of Carew Castle stand in majestic splendour on the low banks of the river Carew, near Pembroke. Gerald of Windsor erected a Norman motte and bailey castle here about 1100, building on a still earlier Iron Age fort. The lovely present castle is based on a 13th century structure begun by Sir Nicholas de Carew. Three towers and the chapel survive from Carew's time, but more obvious are the early Tudor additions of Sir Rhys ap Thomas, including the gatehouse. It was Thomas who held the last great Welsh tournament of arms here in 1507. More extensive still is the later Tudor remodeling of Sir John Parrot, who added a north range and the beautiful Tudor windows which are Carew's most notable feature. Near the castle is the superb 11th century Carew Cross, one of the finest early medieval Christian monuments in Wales.
Carew, Tenby, Dyfed, Wales, SA70 8SL

About Carew Castle
Attraction Type: Castle
Location: on A4075
Website: Carew Castle
Email: enquiries@carewcastle.com
Phone: 01646 651 782
Fax: 01646 651 782
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OS SN038 035
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Nearest Attractions Carew, St John the Baptist - 0.6 miles (Church) Lamphey Bishop's Palace - 2 miles (Historic House) Cresselly - 2.3 miles (Historic House) St Jeffrey and St Oswald - 3.7 miles (Church) Pembroke Castle - 3.7 miles (Castle) Carswell Medieval House - 4 miles (Historic House) King's Quoit - 4.1 miles (Prehistoric) St James and St Elidyr - 5.7 miles (Church)

Nearest Towns and Villages Woolacombe - 44.4 miles away Ilfracombe - 45.6 miles away Braunton - 50 miles away Stoke - 50.4 miles away Hartland - 50.5 miles away Clovelly - 51.8 miles away Appledore - 52.5 miles away Westward Ho - 52.7 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Windy Ridge - 7 miles from Carew Castle Wisemans Bridge, Dyfed Sleeps: 8 Stay from: £280

Haven View - 12.5 miles from Carew Castle Broadhaven, Dyfed Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £265

Hafan Bilidowcar - 12.6 miles from Carew Castle Broadhaven, Dyfed Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £275

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Nearest Hotels

Lamphey Court Hotel - 2 miles from Carew Castle Lamphey, Dyfed Stay from: £65.00

Lamphey Hall Hotel - 2.4 miles from Carew Castle Pembroke, Dyfed Stay from: £55.00

Elm Grove Country House - 3.1 miles from Carew Castle Tenby, Dyfed Stay from: £44.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Alpha Cottage - 4.4 miles from Carew Castle Martletwy, Dyfed From: £45.00

The Blickerage B & B - 5.1 miles from Carew Castle Pembroke Dock, Dyfed From: £32.00

The Highgate Inn - 5.3 miles from Carew Castle Pembroke, Dyfed From: £45.00

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Pembroke
Visitor Centre
Commons Road
38 Main Street
Pembroke
Pembrokeshire
Dyfed
Wales
SA71 4EA
Tel: 01437 776499
Email: pembroke.tic@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
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