Pembroke Castle has been named the 6th best historical site for a day out in the UK - and the number one in Wales!

The team at GO Outdoors created a list of historical spots in the UK and analysed admission costs, reviews, Google search data and suggested time spent at the attraction to reveal the UK’s best historical spots to visit.

Number one for the UK was Dunnottar Castle in Scotland.

A spokesperson for Go Outdoors shared: “Our best historical day out in Wales is Pembroke Castle, with a score of 8.42 out of 10.

“The history of this castle dates back to 1903 AD. The Earl of Shrewsbury, Roger de Montgomery, established his base here after the death of Rhys ap Twedwr, the last Prince of South-West Wales.

“This basic structure was continuously renovated and improved as it passed ownership from Richard de Clare, then to William Marshal, and eventually to William de Valence, who strengthened it by building walls and towers around the Outer Ward.

“William de Valence, who was also a half-brother of Henry III, even added a new suite of domestic buildings in the Inner Ward and strengthened the town by creating a ring of walls with three main gates and a postern.

“De Valence’s efforts to make this castle invincible were not flawless. Following the Tudor era, the English Civil War broke out, and Pembroke Castle became a Parliamentarian Stronghold. After a Parliamentary victory, a new rebellion broke out in 1648, and Pembroke Castle suffered significant damage under the orders of the Parliamentary Army’s Lieutenant-General, Oliver Cromwell.

“Despite this enormous damage, Major-General Sir Ivor Philipps bought it in 1928 and has thankfully restored Pembroke Castle to its former glory.

“His efforts have clearly been a success, with visitors rating it highly on Google and TripAdvisor. It might not be the most searched historical day out, but for a family of four, it’s relatively affordable at just £41.”