Manorbier Castle Reviews Summary

Category: Historical landmark

Address: Manorbier, Tenby, SA70 7SY, United Kingdom

Phone: +441834870081

Rating: 4.5
based on 187 reviews.

Accessibility

Pros:

  • "The main area is disabled accessible."
  • "The car park for the beach is large with a large overflow."
  • "Very friendly staff, very child friendly and dog friendly."
  • "Dog friendly too."
  • "Also dog friendly, with an outdoor tap so you can fill up dog bowls which is always helpful!"
  • "The kids enjoyed rambling around to explore every nook and cranny."
  • "We did the treasure hunt and the kids loved it (6 and 4)."

Cons:

  • "Entry price was reasonable, beautiful castle, most of it would be inaccessible to older/disabled people."
  • "Certain parts of the castle, namely the narrow spiral staircases in the towers above the gate, are rather precarious."
  • "Steps in Castle a bit of a climb."
  • "Be aware the steps to the top of the towers are very steep if you are a bit unsure on your feet."
  • "The steps are often narrow and difficult to navigate, even without any mobility issues."
  • "The towers have very steep and at times dark staircases."
  • "However, comfortable shoes is a must cause the stairs are dangerous there."

Value

Pros:

  • "Entry price was reasonable, beautiful castle."
  • "Interesting visit at a reasonable price."
  • "Reasonable entry price £6 for adults."
  • "Family ticket £15 great value."
  • "Not expensive for a family to visit."
  • "Despite outwardly looking a shell, it was worth the money (£4 for Seniors, £6.50 for other adults)."
  • "The castle guide is well worth the £3 price tag."

Cons:

  • "The sandwich is just one you would get in a Tesco meal deal, but priced as much as the entire meal deal."
  • "Probably wouldn't recommend it to someone unless they were balling and bored."
  • "Would not recommend the cafe."
  • "Expensive to get in for what it is and very limited food in the cafe if you're a vegetarian."
  • "A little pricey to get in (£5.50)."
  • "It's a great little castle but it cost £15 for two adults and two children and once inside we found half of it closed off including the tower for wedding preparations (no warning before paying) so we were disappointed."
  • "Does not feel worth the £6 per adult price tag."

Facilities

Pros:

  • "There are toilets in the carpark as well which was fab."
  • "Good facilities and on the day we attended, archery."
  • "Good facilities, quaint Castle."
  • "Beautifully maintained grounds and gardens."
  • "Well kept gardens in which to picnic with a small tea room and a bar!"
  • "The surroundings are ideal for enjoying refreshments on the grassy area within the castle walls."
  • "The tea room serve outstanding cake with a good selection of drinks."

Cons:

  • "The cafe itself does drinks and lovely cakes."
  • "The cafe food is delicious, all home made."
  • "The Lady in the Castle cafe was very friendly & helpful had a nice hot chocolate to warm me up."
  • "The tearoom there is lovely, friendly staff."
  • "A wonderful little cafe set to the left as you enter."
  • "Lovely little cafe onsite with nice snacks."
  • "The castle is a beautiful historic place with lovely staff making perfect cappuccinos."

Experience

Pros:

  • "Really pretty and very relaxing."
  • "Lovely castle to visit, great views down into the bay."
  • "Great views over the castle walls."
  • "Wonderful views and such a well preserved castle for it's age."
  • "Such a lovely little castle with a central garden that's ideal for drink in the sun."
  • "Stunning castle and grounds situated on the edge of beautiful Manobier Beach."
  • "Absolutely beautiful place to spend time."

Cons:

  • "It's an OK place to visit but they need to raise their game in respect of background information on the history of the castle."
  • "We were here for about 30 minutes and I think we would struggle to be here much longer."
  • "Quite small, with limited access to areas, short visit."
  • "Says on website it was open... It was only till you got to the main gates that it said it was closed."
  • "Shame the car park wasn't onsite."
  • "Only disappointment was service at the coffee shop which was slow and rather grumpy ..."
  • "Very disappointing. Although I appreciate that the castle is going through a slow painful renovation, there is major lack in information."

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