28-05-2025
Transformation of Haverfordwest Castle to involve locals
Pembrokeshire County Council is working with Haverfordwest Castle CIO to create a new visitor experience in the old County Gaol within the castle grounds.
This initiative, funded by the National Heritage Lottery Fund, aims to showcase stories from Pembrokeshire's past, present, and future.
People are encouraged to share their thoughts on what they'd like to see at the castle by filling in a questionnaire at or picking up a paper copy at County Hall, Haverfordwest.
The survey takes around five minutes and residents are asked to share their own stories, memories, and thoughts about the county.
The new visitor experience will not only focus on the castle but will also highlight stories from across the county, reflecting the unique character of Pembrokeshire and its people.
The project aims to create an attraction that resonates with both locals and visitors, drawing on the stories, ideas, and memories of those with ties to the castle or other parts of Pembrokeshire.
The transformation project has been in development for nearly a decade, in collaboration with a group of community stakeholders.
Once completed, the new attraction will be managed by Haverfordwest Castle CIO, a charitable organisation that has emerged from this stakeholder group.
The first stage of the project is already underway, focusing on restoring the castle and the old gaol, with funding from the Levelling Up Fund.
Once these areas are ready, they will be fitted out with an exhibition.
The project, which has been nearly a decade in the making, has been developed with input from an active group of community stakeholders.
Haverfordwest Castle CIO will run the attraction once it opens.
