A building that has been closed to the public for more than a decade threw open its door to the public last weekend.

Pembroke Dock's Defensible Barracks, completed in 1845, attracted nearly 700 people in just a few hours, when new owners, Doug and Lyn Jones, held an open day event as part of the town's bicentenary celebrations.

Fortifications expert Roger Thomas guided the public around the site, giving a fascinating insight into life for the soldiers who manned the barracks.

Local girl Caroline Fortune also talked about her experience of living there with her parents, the late Stan and Beryl Roach.

The event was voted a great success by all, and to meet demand another open day will be held in September.