Pembrokeshire County Council is pleased to confirm that essential conservation and repair works at Narberth Castle will start on Monday, May 19th.
The works are part of a carefully planned conservation programme designed to stabilise the castle’s historic stone walls using specialist mortar bedding techniques, undertaken in accordance with CADW guidance.
Given the sensitive and technical nature of the works, and the need to use tracked access equipment across uneven grassed areas, a full closure of the site to the public will be required for a period of 12 weeks.
This includes the footpath through the site.
This closure will enable contractors to carry out vital repair and stabilisation work safely and effectively.
The project is expected to be completed by the end of August 2025, at which point the entire site will be fully reopened to the public.
Currently, several areas of Narberth Castle remain closed due to structural safety concerns.
While it is fully appreciated that the summer months are important for tourists and visitors, prolonged dry weather during this period is essential to carry out the specialist conservation works effectively and safely.
These essential works are key to ensuring the long-term preservation of this important heritage site.
Pembrokeshire County Council remains committed to keeping the community informed throughout the project and will provide regular updates as the work progresses.
Cllr Rhys Sinnett, Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services, said: “We apologise for the short notice before this work begins but it is important that we acted as quickly as possible to deliver this project whilst the weather allows it.
“It will mean some inconvenience now, but with the outcome that this important heritage asset remains in good condition for the foreseeable future.
“We thank people in Narberth for their patience on this matter and I am sure they would want to see a safe and accessible cultural asset in their community for the long term.”
Cllr Marc Tierney, the local Councillor for the Narberth Urban ward, added: “Narberth Castle is really important to the people of the town and historically as a place linked to the Mabinogion.
“The delay to repair works has been frustrating, and a continued closure is disappointing. However, I realise that good weather is needed to ensure the repairs hold, which means the Castle will reopen to all in a few months.
“Many local residents have asked how the Castle grounds could be further improved, and this is part of an ongoing conversation that I am having with the Town Council, Pembrokeshire County Council and other interested parties.”
