Pembroke Town
Pembroke · SA71
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Summary
A medieval walled town at the head of the Pembroke River — a single main street of Georgian and Victorian buildings running from the town gates to the castle, with the river and millpond on either side.
About this location
Pembroke is a small town in south-west Wales, built on a narrow limestone ridge above the Pembroke River. The town plan is medieval — a single main street (Main Street) running west from the town mill to Pembroke Castle, with the town mill and millpond at the east end and the castle at the west. The surviving town wall fragments and the mill dam give the town its contained character.
The castle (a substantial Norman and Plantagenet fortress, birthplace of Henry VII) closes the western end of the main street; the millpond closes the eastern end. In between, Main Street carries Georgian and Victorian commercial buildings, a Victorian town hall, and the scale of a working Welsh market town of around 7,000 people.
For productions, Pembroke gives a contained medieval-plan Welsh town environment — the single main street between castle and millpond, framed on both sides, with period buildings throughout. Pembrokeshire County Council handles filming permits; Cadw manages the castle separately.
Access notes
- Parking
- On-site parking available — confirm crew-vehicle capacity with the venue.
- Loading access
- Loading access not listed. Confirm access points, door widths, and lift availability with the venue before the day.
- Public transit
- Pembroke has mainline rail and regional bus connections. Check the nearest station and allow for equipment on-foot from transit.
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FAQ
- Do I need a permit to film at Pembroke Town?
- Yes — filming on or around Pembroke Town typically requires a permit. Allow roughly 5–10 working days lead time for most UK councils. Interior shoots on private property may also need owner consent.
- Is parking available at Pembroke Town?
- On-site parking is available at Pembroke Town. Capacity varies — confirm crew-vehicle numbers with the venue before the day.
- How much does it cost to film at Pembroke Town?
- Pembroke Town sits in the £ band. Typical UK film-location day rates range from under £200 for simple interior shoots to well over £1,000 for period properties and landmark venues. Confirm with the venue directly.
- What crew size is suitable for Pembroke Town?
- Pembroke Town suits small crews of around 5 or fewer — documentary units, stills shoots, and lean commercial crews.
- Has anything been filmed at Pembroke Town before?
- Pembroke Town appears on Filmshoot's UK location index because it has a documented track record or strong characteristics for film and photography. Specific production credits aren't displayed unless publicly confirmed by the venue — ask the venue directly or check ScreenSkills and IMDb Locations for verified credits.
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