Picton Castle & GardensCastleBuilt in the 13th century by Sir John Wogan, his direct descendants still use the Castle as their family home. The medieval castle was modernised in the 1750s above the undercroft and extended around 1790 with fine Georgian interiors.
The 40 acres of walled and woodland gardens are part of the Royal Horticultural Society access scheme for beautiful gardens. There is a unique collection of rhododendrons and azaleas, mature trees, unusual shrubs, wild flowers, fern walk, fernery, maze, restored dew pond, a herb collection labelled with medicinal remedies and a children's nature trail.RhosHaverfordwestPembrokeshireSA62 4ASUnited Kingdom51.783015729600-4.884139634200http://www.showmewales.co.uk/?dms=3&venue=0866371
Picton Castle & Gardens
Castle
Picton Castle
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Details
Built in the 13th century by Sir John Wogan, his direct descendants still use the Castle as their family home. The medieval castle was modernised in the 1750s above the undercroft and extended around 1790 with fine Georgian interiors.
The 40 acres of walled and woodland gardens are part of the Royal Horticultural Society access scheme for beautiful gardens. There is a unique collection of rhododendrons and azaleas, mature trees, unusual shrubs, wild flowers, fern walk, fernery, maze, restored dew pond, a herb collection labelled with medicinal remedies and a children's nature trail.
Opening Details
Open all the time
Open seven days a week, all year round (with the exception of Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day and Special Event days). The Gardens and The Welsh Owl Garden are open from 10:00 to 16:00 every day. Please note Maria’s Courtyard Restaurant is closed until February 15th 2020 Our winter period Castle tour times are as follows: 12:00 & 13:00 (This is subject to availability, and times may be changed if needed).
Prices
2020 Winter admission prices (2nd Jan- 5th Apr): Adults £4.50, Seniors £4.00, Children £3.00, Family (2 adults and 2 children) £14.00. Castle Tours (A garden ticket is required to access this tour): Adults £6.00, Children £4.00. Access to the castle is by guided tour only
Map reference: SN 011133 Lat: 51.78302 Long: -4.88414
Picton Castle is located 2 miles south-east of Haverfordwest off the A40. Follow the brown tourist signs that are located on the A40 approx 3 miles east of Haverfordwest. Sat Nav - use SA62 4AS.
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport: 5 miles from Haverfordwest station