Its large stone keep dominates the skyline. There are interesting displays on the history of the castle and the times in some of the rooms. After the town's surrender to Oliver Cromwell, the townspeople plundered the castle's stones to rebuild their own houses. The lively hillside town of St. David's is famous for its ruined Bishop's Palace , with ornate arcaded parapet, and St. David's Cathedral , considered Wales finest church. Fishguard Harbour Fishguard was the scene of the last French invasion of British soil.
Legend states that they surrendered to a group of Welsh women dressed in black hats and red cloaks.
A tapestry, completed in 1997, on display at St Mary's Church, tells the story. Follow a twisty, narrow country road to Strumble Head 's rocky coastline, with its lighthouse that provides unrivaled views over the water.