£17.7m revamp planned for 800-year-old Haverfordwest Castle, reopening in 2028
Haverfordwest Castle in Pembrokeshire, Wales, is undergoing a £17.7 million transformation designed to turn the 800-year-old fortress into a major tourist attraction. The project will feature an immersive visitor centre, café, local shop, Christmas markets and a 500-seat outdoor events space. The castle is expected to reopen in 2028 with free entry for visitors.
A £17.7 million revamp is set to transform the 800-year-old Haverfordwest Castle in Pembrokeshire, Wales, with plans to reopen the historic fortress as a major tourist attraction in 2028. The castle, currently closed for restoration and improvement, will become a flagship heritage attraction featuring an immersive visitor centre, Christmas markets, open-air theatre shows, community events, live music, a new cafe serving locally sourced food and drink, a shop selling locally crafted products, and a 500-seat outdoor event space for performances and live music.
The redevelopment, funded by Pembrokeshire County Council with government money, aims to tell stories of creativity, resourcefulness, local traditions, and the forces of nature that have shaped life in the region. The castle, which has undergone numerous changes since its first recorded description in 1188, will serve as a prominent feature of Haverfordwest, boosting the economy of both the town and the wider area.
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