CYMRAEG search ABOUT CASTELL HENLLYS COVID-19 (Coronavirus) For details on service changes visit our Coronavirus information and advice page. ABOUT CASTELL HENLLYS Experience the Iron Age Home / Castell Henllys Iron Age Village / About Castell Henllys SHARE THIS Castell Henllys is the only place you can walk among Iron Age roundhouses that have been reconstructed on the very spot they would have stood 2,000 years ago. Archaeologists and other experts have helped rebuild these structures with the help of volunteers, using the same kind of materials to create an authentic Iron Age experience. The history of the hill fort is brought to life by costumed guides who represent members of the Demetae tribe, which lived in this corner of Wales before, during and after the Roman invasion. BEFORE YOU REACH THE ROUNDHOUSES When you arrive you will be greeted by our Visitor Centre, which is set in the valley beneath the hill fort. The building includes a gift shop, interactive exhibitions a café named Y Caban (Welsh for The Cabin). Visitors are free to stroll along leafy woodland and riverside paths, including the Barefoot Trail, which as the name suggests, is a sensory stroll which ends up with a paddle in the stream. Dogs on leads are welcome on the site but are not permitted inside the café. Dogs are, however, allowed on the veranda and outside seating areas. WELCOME TO THE IRON AGE Once you enter the hill fort you will see the four roundhouses and a granary, which have been painstakingly reconstructed on the original Iron Age foundations. Evidence for these foundations has been studied by archaeologists for decades. The fort sits on an inland outcrop with stunning views of the surrounding countryside which today forms the heart of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. The Cook House roundhouse was replaced in 2018, while work to replace the Earthwatch and Forge were completed in 2019. Castell Henllys Iron Age Village is owned and run by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT CASTELL HENLLYS LIVING SUSTAINABLY People living in Castell Henllys over 2,000 years ago managed the land in a way we now call ‘sustainable’. Their self-sufficient lifestyle was ess... READ MORE ON LIVING SUSTAINABLY ACCESSIBILITY Castell Henllys Iron Age Village is located on a spur of land overlooking the valley of a small river. Visitors gain access to this reconstructed ... READ MORE ON ACCESSIBILITY WILDLIFE AT CASTELL HENLLYS The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority works hard to maintain the wildlife habitats on the Castell Henllys site. READ MORE ON WILDLIFE AT CASTELL HENLLYS CASTELL HENLLYS APP The free Castell Henllys app has been developed to be your guide as you explore one of Pembrokeshire’s most special places. READ MORE ON CASTELL HENLLYS APP BAREFOOT TRAIL This barefoot walking trail – among the first of its kind in Wales – gives you the chance to walk in the footsteps of Celtic warriors at Castell H... READ MORE ON BAREFOOT TRAIL MEET THE TRIBE Castell Henllys would have been home to a wealthy and influential family, who led a community of up to 100 people. READ MORE ON MEET THE TRIBE CASTELL HENLLYS IRON AGE VILLAGE ABOUT CASTELL HENLLYS BEFORE YOU BOOK BOOK YOUR SLOT AT CASTELL HENLLYS SCHOOL VISITS TO CASTELL HENLLYS VISITOR CENTRE, CAFE AND SHOP CASTELL HENLLYS AND BEYOND CASTELL HENLLYS IRON AGE VILLAGE Castell Henllys Meline (near Crymych) Pembrokeshire SA41 3UR 01239891319 enquiries@castellhenllys.com View on Map National Park Office Llanion Park Pembroke Dock Pembrokeshire, SA72 6DY Tel: 01646 624800 Email: info@pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk VISITING Plan your visit Access for All Carew Castle and Tidal Mill Castell Henllys Iron Age Village Oriel y Parc Gallery and Visitor Centre QUICK LINKS About the National Park Authority About the National Park Planning Contact Us News Jobs Accessibility Statement Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Cookie Policy Sitemap © 2021 Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However you may visit Cookie Settings to provide a controlled consent. Cookie settingsACCEPT