Come and enjoy a prehistoric day out at Castell Henllys and immerse yourself in the only Iron Age village in Britain where the roundhouses have been reconstructed on the very spot they would have stood 2,000 years ago.
Owned and managed by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority, we aim to ensure that your visit to the past will also inspire a greener future.
The Iron Age Village
Explore our roundhouses where you will meet friendly Iron Age villagers as they share their knowledge about prehistoric life and living in harmony with the land through talks and demonstrations. Our costumed interpreters represent members of the Demetae tribe, who lived in this corner of Wales before, during and after the Roman invasion.
Archaeologists and other experts have helped rebuild the structures of the village with the help of volunteers, using the same kind of materials to create an authentic Iron Age experience. Castell Henllys is one of the most extensively excavated and studied Iron Age site in the UK and has contributed significantly to the understanding of Iron Age society in West Wales.
Opening Times
Iron Age Village
25 March – 3 November, 10am – 5pm
Caffi’r Caban
25 March – 3 November
Monday and Tuesday, 10am – 4pm Drinks and Cakes only
Wednesday – Sunday, 9.30am – 4pm Full Menu
Facilities and Further Information
- Visitor Centre
- A riverside Café named Caffi’r Caban (Welsh for The Cabin).
- Free parking
- Gift shop
- Children’s play area
- Picnic areas
- Riverside tipi
- Barefoot Trail
- Two all terrain mobility scooters available on request
Castell Henllys is also home to prehistoric livestock as well as a peaceful woodland with a variety of wildlife.
Face Masks
Although it is no longer a legal requirement in Wales, you are welcome to wear your mask if you feel safer doing so.
Mobility Scooter Hire
We have two all-terrain mobility scooters available to hire. Please call 01239 891 319 to make a booking for this.
Dog Friendly
The Iron Age people enjoyed the company of hounds. Your dog will be more than welcome to share in your exploration, as long as they are kept on a lead. If you need a dog bag, please ask at reception
Getting Here
By Car
Please use our postcode SA41 3UR if using a satnav, or use what3words geologist.grasp.history. Access to the site is directly off the A487. There is coach/overflow parking available by St Dogmael’s Church, for the main carpark follow the road to the left past the church.
By Bus
The T5 Trawscymru Aberystwyth – Haverfordwest runs past the entrance to Castell Henllys Monday – Saturday excluding bank holidays.
The Fflecsi bus has replaced the 405 Poppit Rocket bus service. Service hours are 7.30am – 6.30pm Mon – Sat, fares start from £4 or £6 for longer journeys. To book call 0300 234 0300 or download the Fflecsi app on your smartphone.
Entry Prices
Adult (17+): £8
Concession (65+ or student with student card): £7
Child (4-16): £6
Family ticket (two adults and two children): £25
Annual Pass/Eglwyswrw Resident/Wheelchair User/Carer: Free
You qualify for free entry if you are:
- an Annual Pass holder. If you currently hold an Annual Pass for Carew Castle/Castell Henllys, please just show your pass as normal upon arrival.
- a wheelchair user and/or an accompanying carer. Carers are required to bring one of the following items of documentation:
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- Disability Living Allowance Letter (DLA)
- Personal Independence Payment Letter (PIP
- Department for Work and Pensions Letter (DWP)
- Blue Badge (photo ID required)
- Signed letter from GP (photo ID required)
- Carer’s Card/letter from Carer organisation or County Council
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Annual Pass
Upgrade your ticket to an annual pass! Visit both Carew Castle and Castell Henllys as many times as you like in a 12 month period. Upgrade on the day of your visit and we’ll refund the price of your day ticket. Terms and conditions apply
Adult Adult (17+): £20
Child (4-16): £15
Concession (65+ or student with student card): £17.50
Family (two adults and two children): £55
