Castle revamp gathers pace as councillor tours site
HAVERFORDWEST'S Castle Ward County Councillor Thomas Tudor says the regeneration of Haverfordwest Castle is an 'exciting time' for the town, after joining other stakeholders on a tour of the historic site.
Cllr Tudor was invited by Pembrokeshire County Council's Heart of Pembrokeshire team to see the progress being made on the flagship heritage attraction project.
The major redevelopment includes the Gaol building and Governor's House, which are being transformed into a new visitor centre telling the story of Pembrokeshire past, present and future, using interactive and technology-based displays.
The wider site will also house a refurbished Haverfordwest Museum, focusing on the town's history, and the inner bailey will be used as an events space for theatre, music and community events.
Access to the castle will be improved with way-marking throughout the town and a new signature bridge over the Western Cleddau linking to Riverside.
According to the council, 88% of 1,000 residents surveyed supported redeveloping the castle into a museum, visitor attraction and community space.
The scheme is funded by the UK Government's Levelling Up Fund, with match funding from Pembrokeshire County Council. Additional funding is being sought to fit out the attraction and fund further activities.
Haverfordwest Castle is temporarily closed while work continues. The town museum has been relocated to Riverside during the redevelopment, and the castle car park is shut. The attraction is expected to open in spring 2027.
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