Castles · Mid Wales
Fishguard Fort
In or near Abercastell.
Fishguard Fort — a castle in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Fishguard Harbour · 1.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Fishguard Fort is a castle located in wales-mid, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=12331
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
Fishguard Fort is a castle located in Mid Wales. It was built in the early 19th century as part of the coastal defences against potential invasions. The fortification reflects military architecture of its time and remains a notable historical site in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.0011, -4.9702
- District
- Pembrokeshire
- Parish
- Fishguard and Goodwick
- Postcode
- SA65 9NB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ceredigion Preseli
- Nearest railway station
- Fishguard Harbour — 1.5 km
Sources
- osm: way/114807110 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
The Quay, including slipway, bollard and flights of steps.
Marinas · 0.4 km
Anchorage, Fishguard Lower Town
Marinas · 0.5 km
Fishguard Herring
Public art & sculpture · 0.6 km
Gorsedd Circle
Archaeological sites · 0.6 km
Fishguard Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.7 km
Morawel Bed & Breakfast
Hostels · 0.7 km
Theatr Gwaun
Chapels · 0.9 km
Theatr Gwaun
Theatres · 0.9 km
Cofeb D.J. Williams
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Abergwaun Hotel
Hotels · 0.9 km
Fishguard
Villages · 0.9 km
London House Gallery
Galleries · 0.9 km
Nearby
📷 5Marinas · Mid Wales
The Quay, including slipway, bollard and flights of steps.
Grade II listed building in Pembrokeshire. Quay wall on the E side of the harbour, extending along Quay Street running north and north-west from opposite No 3 Quay Street.
📷 5Marinas · Mid Wales
Anchorage, Fishguard Lower Town
Anchorage, Fishguard Lower Town — a marina in wales south.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Mid Wales
Fishguard Herring
Fishguard Herring — a public art in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Mid Wales
Gorsedd Circle
Gorsedd Circle — a archaeological in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Mid Wales
Fishguard Bridge
Fishguard Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Fishguard Fort
Places to stay
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📷 5Hotels · Mid Wales
Fishguard Bay Hotel
Fishguard Bay Hotel — a hotel in wales mid.
📷 5Campsites · Mid Wales
Fishguard Bay Caravan and Camping Park
Fishguard Bay Caravan and Camping Park — a campsite in wales south.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 4Historic pubs · Mid Wales
Dyffryn Arms
Dyffryn Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 4Historic pubs · Mid Wales
Crymmych Arms railway station
Crymmych Arms railway station in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Mid Wales
The Grosvenor
The Grosvenor — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Restaurants · Mid Wales
Fusion Bar and Restaurant
Fusion Bar and Restaurant — a restaurant in wales mid.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fishguard Fort?
- Fishguard Fort is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA65 9NB), in the parish of Fishguard and Goodwick.
- What is Fishguard Fort?
- Fishguard Fort — a castle in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fishguard Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Fishguard Harbour, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA65 9NB.
- Is Fishguard Fort a listed building?
- Fishguard Fort is officially recognised as II listed.
- Does Fishguard Fort charge admission?
- Fishguard Fort typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Fishguard Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Fishguard Harbour, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA65 9NB.