St Davids Bishop's Palace / Llys yr Esgob Tyddewi
348 Reviews
- Friday10 AM–4 PM
- Saturday10 AM–4 PM
- Sunday10 AM–4 PM
- Monday10 AM–4 PM
- Tuesday10 AM–4 PM
- Wednesday10 AM–4 PM
- Thursday10 AM–4 PM
About the Business
St Davids Bishop's Palace | Cadw | Magnificent medieval palace that rivalled its cathedral for gloryThere was only one top job for an ambitious cleric in medieval Wales: Bishop of St Davids in Pembrokeshire.A 12th-century pope had decreed that two trips to St Davids were equal to one to Rome – turning it into a centre of pilgrimage for the entire Western world. Thousands flocked to see the shrine of St David in the newly built cathedral.
Contacts
Call Us
03000252239
High St, St Davids, Haverfordwest SA62 6PE
Hours
- Friday10 AM–4 PM
- Saturday10 AM–4 PM
- Sunday10 AM–4 PM
- Monday10 AM–4 PM
- Tuesday10 AM–4 PM
- Wednesday10 AM–4 PM
- Thursday10 AM–4 PM
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for kids
Recommended Reviews
Alan Holt
12.03.2024
St Davids Bishop's Palace / Llys yr Esgob Tyddewi
A really nice old building in various states of repair, we entered free using Scottish HES cards and were given a really warm welcome by the staff and were allowed to wander and view the property, there are speaking descriptions of various rooms that help you to understand the how the building was built and used.Well worth a visit, you can combine it with a visit to the Cathedral and the picturesque city.
Natascha Müller
08.03.2024
St Davids Bishop's Palace / Llys yr Esgob Tyddewi
Absolutely amazing and a must see!Can only recommend going here. The Bishops Palace was one of the best I've seen, the atmosphere was amazing.Janine @ the Ticket office a delight to talk to! Thanks again for the lovely chat and the many tips about Wales you had for us!Cheers
Pete / Hel
05.03.2024
St Davids Bishop's Palace / Llys yr Esgob Tyddewi
Great Cadw site, (pay if not a member)even dogs are allowed everywhere.St David's Cathedral and Bishops Palace is discribed as: one of the most significant sites in the history of Christianity in the British Isles
Michella Kuijkhoven
18.01.2024
St Davids Bishop's Palace / Llys yr Esgob Tyddewi
What a majestic place this is, the combination of the palace and the cathedral, splendid!We loved wandering through the palace ruins and trying to imagine how life must have been. We think some of the parts could have done with a little bit more information but the signs that were around were very interesting.
Michael Lees
12.01.2024
St Davids Bishop's Palace / Llys yr Esgob Tyddewi
Although it is a ruin, there is still plenty to see and enjoy at this very special site.You'll only need about an hour to see everything, but it's surprising how quickly that hour will pass if you stop to take everything in and soak up the atmosphere.The displays are interesting presented, and the maze like undercroft is a joy to explore.Beware though, some of the steps and passages are very narrow, and despite the archways being painted white for safety, it's easy to bang your head if you're not careful.
Iain Wooding
07.01.2024
St Davids Bishop's Palace / Llys yr Esgob Tyddewi
£5 PP to get in which is a good start. Friendly and helpful staff in the shop / ticket office. Loads of information boards including commentary in most of the rooms of the old ruins. Some of the staircases are very narrow spirals so good footwear is a plus for the visit. Grounds are very well kept too.
Simon Hill
24.12.2023
St Davids Bishop's Palace / Llys yr Esgob Tyddewi
Down the hill from the cathedral is a reasonably well interpreted ruin of the Bishop’s Palace.Bear in mind that many people keep posting pictures of the cathedral which are not pictures the partly ruined palace.It has a reasonable amount of information signs, still has multiple levels in most places, and although it has an entry fee the fee was pretty mild compared to most places. Pop past while you’re there to see the cathedral.
Chris Gleeson
18.12.2023
St Davids Bishop's Palace / Llys yr Esgob Tyddewi
I miscalculated my schedule so was only able to spend three hours here. Luckily that means I can come back. Absolutely magnificent site, with St David's Cathedral as well as the remnants of the old Bishop's Palace. Set down the slope with a small stream separating them, it's hard to appreciate the majesty of both areas. I cannot wait to return, this site is now a top five favorite.
Kam Kamli
16.12.2023
St Davids Bishop's Palace / Llys yr Esgob Tyddewi
Enjoy our visit to the St David's cathedral. Missed the chance to go inside as the doors closed from 1.30pm and reopen from 2.30pm.Walked around the grounds, enjoyed the greens and the stream.There is a gift shop but did not go inside.
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High St, St Davids, Haverfordwest SA62 6PE
St Davids Bishop's Palace / Llys yr Esgob Tyddewi