Pembroke Castle, Wales

I'm linking up again with Bonnie for Travel Tuesday.  I always enjoy this link up so much!! Jerry's parents came for a visit in October and planned their trip with the kid's half-term break in mind.  It was decided we would go to Ireland.   Based on some colleagues' experience and recommendation, we decided to drive our car and take the ferry across to Ireland. It worked out that the kids also had an inset day (inservice in the USA) on Friday giving us some extra time to spend in Wales before our week long stay in Ireland. I did some research on the area and found out about the Pembroke castle. 

At just £16 for a family of 4, we thought the value was good.

Pembroke Castle was built in 1093.  The castle has quite a rich history.  Far more than I can write here.  Sieges, war and plundering are included. The grounds are just amazing and for older children it is an exceptional place for exploring.  My 7 year old twins were not as keen to walk the many steep and uneven stairwells, but we found ways to avoid them and still see a lot of the inside.  

My more independent 8 year old loved going from top to bottom, exploring right along with her mom and dad!  The photo below looks a bit scary than it really was.  She was safe, I promise!

This place is massive with so many towers with amazing views.

The inside has so many interesting corridors, stairwells, nooks and crannies.  It was fun to see what was around the next corner.  And because it was off season, we just about had the place to ourselves to really explore.

A few rooms were set up giving you a feel for the day and age.

Below, Wogan Cavern.  A cavern created under the castle by natural water erosion.

If you ever find yourself in the Pembroke area, I highly recommend the Pembroke Castle.

Have you ever been to this area, been to the castle or want to come for a visit?