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The palace still conveys the affluence and power of the medieval church. If you get the chance, try and catch an open-air theatre performance here. It is built for drama. The whole site sends shivers down the spine. It evokes a period when religion was the order of the day and bishops were powerbrokers par excellence.
Lavish decorations, corbels carved as human heads and striking chequerboard stonework are all testament to the wealth and status of these medieval men of religion.
Bishop Thomas Bek undertook significant new building work on the site but it was Bishop Henry de Gower who was responsible for virtually the entire palace we see today. His legacy consists of two great ranges. The east range – the simpler of the two – was the first to be built. This was his private domain. The second, the south range, was much grander and built for stylish entertaining. The great hall, the most impressive chamber in the palace, created the perfect backdrop for banquets.
Pay & display nearby, cycle stands nearby, gift shop, toilets, baby changing facilities, exhibition, portable induction loop.
Opening Details
Open all the time
1 September - 31 October 2018 Daily 9.30am - 5.00pm.
1 November 2018 - 28 February 2019 Monday - Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Sunday 11.00am - 4.00pm. Closed 24, 25, 26 Dec & 1 Jan.
1 March - 30 June 2019 Daily 9.30am - 5.00pm .
1 July - 31 August 2019 Daily 9.30am - 6.00pm.
Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
Prices
Prices valid to March 2019
Adult - £4.00
Family (2 Adults & up to 3 children under 16) - £11.60
Seniors £3.20
Students and children under 16 - £2.40
Children under 5 - Free
Address
St David's,
Pembrokeshire,
SA62 6PE
Location
Directions
Map reference: SM 750254 Lat: 51.88176 Long: -5.26932
A487 to St David's; from the centre, follow signs to the left.
By Bus: 250m/270 yards, route No 411 Haverfordwest - St David's/Fishguard. Route no 413 Fishguard - St David's.
National Cycle Route: NCN Route No.4 On route.
Parking: with charge
Accessible by Public Transport: 16 miles from Haverfordwest station
Nearby
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Gift shop
Picnic site
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Accepts groups
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs accepted
Smoking not allowed
Facilities for hearing impaired
Pay & display nearby, cycle stands nearby, gift shop, toilets, baby changing facilities, exhibition, portable induction loop.