Photo: Mat Tuck (CC BY-SA 2.0)Pembroke Dock
Doc Penfro
Victorian dockyard town and Ireland ferry port — flying-boat history, waterfront regeneration and a practical base for the south-west.
Pembroke Dock grew around a Royal Naval dockyard that built over 260 ships, and between the wars it hosted the world's largest flying-boat station — the Sunderland story is well told at the Heritage Centre in the old dockyard chapel. Today the town is the ferry gateway to Rosslare and a practical, good-value base: the Cleddau Bridge gives fast access north, Pembroke Castle is five minutes, and the wild south coast (Angle, Freshwater West, Stackpole) is on the doorstep. Star Wars fans note: the Millennium Falcon was secretly built in a hangar here in 1979 — the town leans into the story cheerfully.
Where to stay in Pembroke Dock
Waterfront conversions in the historic dockyard for interest; otherwise treat it as the value gateway and stay towards Pembroke or Angle.
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Places to stay in Pembroke Dock
Hotels, B&Bs and inns in Pembroke Dock
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Beaches near Pembroke Dock
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Eating out and things to do in Pembroke Dock
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China Garden
Restaurant24 Commercial Row
Chinese takeaway on Commercial Row, Pembroke Dock.
Law Street Fish & Chip Bar
Restaurant23 Laws Street
Chip bar on Laws Street, Pembroke Dock.
Coastal walks near Pembroke Dock
Pembroke to West Angle Bay
The longest and least-walked stage: quiet shores of the Pembroke River, the industrial edge of the waterway, then the birdlife of Angle Bay and the forts at the harbour mouth.
13.5 miles · 6–7 hours · Moderate
Pembroke Castle and the Mill Pond
A short, level loop round the water beneath one of the great castles of Britain, good for an hour with a pushchair or a dog.
2 miles · 1 hour · Easy
Carew Castle, the Tidal Mill and the Millpond
A flat, waymarked circuit of the millpond with a castle at one end and the only restored tidal mill in Wales at the other.
3 miles · 1½ hours · Easy
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Parking in Pembroke Dock
13 car parks within about 3 km of the centre — 6 recorded as free, 3 as charging. Space counts and operators where they are recorded, and no invented prices.
Pembroke Dock: common questions
Which beaches are closest to Pembroke Dock?
Freshwater East is the nearest we list, about 7.8km (4.8 miles) away, followed by Stackpole Quay (8.2km (5.1 miles)) and Gelliswick Bay (8.2km (5.1 miles)). Distances are straight-line from the centre of the village, so allow more by road.
Are there good pubs in Pembroke Dock?
We list 11 pubs in and around Pembroke Dock, including Market Tavern, The Cricketers and The Red Rose Inn. There are another 9 places to eat and drink nearby — cafés, restaurants and bars.
Where can I park in Pembroke Dock?
We map 5 car parks in and around Pembroke Dock, 1 of which charge. Coastal car parks fill early in July and August — arriving before 10am or after 4pm makes a real difference.
Is there a shop in Pembroke Dock?
We list 5 shops and supermarkets in and around Pembroke Dock. Village shops keep short winter hours, so don't rely on one for a late arrival.
Where should I stay in Pembroke Dock?
We currently list 8 places to stay in and around Pembroke Dock. We show prices and availability from the booking provider rather than holding our own, so what you see is what they have.
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