Picton Castle
A medieval castle enriched with Georgian creativity.
Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA62 4AS
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Cafe / restaurant
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Facilities for children
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Free parking
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Mostly wheelchair accessible
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Parkland / open spaces
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Pet friendly
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Picnic area
Approximately 50% of the gardens are accessible to wheelchairs, this includes all the most popular parts of the garden such as the Walled Garden and Jungle Garden. There are 4 all-terrain wheelchairs and 2 other wheelchairs available on site freely available for visitor use. Unfortunately, these cannot be booked in advance and are on a first-come, first-served basis. Please enquire at the ticket box when you arrive.
The castle is accessible to wheelchairs and electric wheelchairs. Unfortunately, the castle is not accessible to motor scooters. A wheelchair is available in the castle for scooter users as an alternative. If this is not suitable, please contact us at info@pictoncastle.org to arrange access privately.
The restaurant, exhibition gallery and pre-loved bookshop are all accessible.
There is extensive disabled parking available in the main car park near the footpath entrance into the gardens.
There are two disabled toilets on site – near the courtyard entrance and near the walled garden.
When a visitor comes with their registered carer to assist them, the carer is not charged admission if they have their carers ID with them. We accept a wide range of ID including, council issued carers ID, and DWP letters. We do not accept blude badges as carer ID.
A visit to Picton Castle is a tranquil immersion into 700 years of Welsh history. The wonderful 14th century castle was remodelled in the 18th century to create a sumptuous Georgian country home. The castle is open daily for you to explore at your leisure and has a knights’ trial for children. Your visit to the castle includes a display of 19th-century kitchenware and the magnificent medieval undercroft.
Nestled in the heart of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, there are 50 acres of gardens and woodland for you to explore. The gardens are RHS Partner Garden, with a walled garden and Lawnmower Museum. There is a nature walk, an adventure playground for little ones (and not so little ones) and seasonal family activities. The gentle climate on the West Wales coast, nurtures our national collections of ferns, the rare exotic flowers of the Jungle Garden and our tree ferns.
Dogs on leads are welcome in the gardens (assistance dogs only in the castle).
Please note: The information on the Historic Houses website is advisory, but please always check the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling.
Gardens open daily:
from 1st March – 31st October, 10am-5pm
from 1st Nov – 28th February, 10am-4pm
Castle open daily:
from 1st March – 31st October 1.30pm-4.30pm.
from 1st Nov – 28th February 1.30pm -3.30pm
Guided tour at 2pm
Castle closed in January.
Gardens and Castle closed on 24th, 25th, 26th Dec and 1st Jan.
Historic Houses members can visit the castle and gardens for free. Pre-booking is not necessary. Guided tours of the castle are £5 and can be paid on arrival.
Normal admission:
Adults £14.50
Seniors £12.50
Children (5-15) £7
Under 5 are free
Free admission to the castle and gardens does not apply to special event days, such as the Christmas Market.
We encourage pre-booked group visits. We can offer a range of options for your group, including a private tour of the castle. Groups of 20+ enjoy a 10% on our normal admission. Please contact us to discuss your planned visit at:
info@pictoncastle.org or 01437 751 326.
Approximately 50% of the gardens are accessible to wheelchairs, this includes all the most popular parts of the garden such as the Walled Garden and Jungle Garden. There are 4 all-terrain wheelchairs and 2 other wheelchairs available on site freely available for visitor use. Unfortunately, these cannot be booked in advance and are on a first-come, first-served basis. Please enquire at the ticket box when you arrive.
The castle is accessible to wheelchairs and electric wheelchairs. Unfortunately, the castle is not accessible to motor scooters. A wheelchair is available in the castle for scooter users as an alternative. If this is not suitable, please contact us at info@pictoncastle.org to arrange access privately.
The restaurant, exhibition gallery and pre-loved bookshop are all accessible.
There is extensive disabled parking available in the main car park near the footpath entrance into the gardens.
There are two disabled toilets on site – near the courtyard entrance and near the walled garden.
When a visitor comes with their registered carer to assist them, the carer is not charged admission if they have their carers ID with them. We accept a wide range of ID including, council issued carers ID, and DWP letters. We do not accept blude badges as carer ID.
Getting here
Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA62 4AS
Picton Castle, The Rhos, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA62 4AS.
Located approximately 4 miles west of Haverfordwest, along the A40 road. The castle is approximately 2 miles south of the A40.
Haverfordwest offers the nearest bus and train station. Due to our rural location there is no nearby bus route.
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Her Majesty The Queen and Prince Philip visited the Castle for lunch in 2014. Picton's Head Gardener recalls anextraordinary feeling of seeing such a familiar face in real life. He assumed she would be seven foot tall - she’s not! On her last visit, in the 1960's, the Queen liked the curtains in our White and Gold Drawing Room so much, similar ones were commissioned for the Palace of Holyrood.
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