Birthplace of Henry VII, the first Tudor king, the walled town of Pembroke is over 900 years old and stands on a hill surrounded by green areas. It is dominated by a fine Norman castle, which once withstood the most vigorous of cannon assaults by Cromwell's army. Various events, including re-enactments of mediaeval life, take place within the castle walls during the summer.
Take time to explore the castle, with its spiral staircases and turrets, and its commanding views over the town and beyond. Then visit the fascinating Museum of the Home, roughly opposite, where every corner is filled with insights into daily life in times past.
Pembroke has an assortment of interesting shops, eating places, library and market hall. Take a walk by the adjacent millpond and enjoy the tranquility of the leafy riverside area. You are sure to see plenty of swans and mallards; cormorants, coots and heron are also common here.
Allied to the Bush School, on the way to Pembroke Dock, is Pembroke Leisure Centre, with the usual range of sports facilities, squash courts, keep fit, swimming pool and spectators' café.