New costumes available for visitors at Carew Castle

The new costumes have been made available at Carew Castle thanks to a £500 donation to the Pembrokeshire Coast Charitable Trust.

The donation funded a collection of outfits for children and families to wear during their castle visit.

Daisy Hughes, visitor services manager for Carew Castle, said: "We're delighted to have added these costumes to our collection.

"They are there for visitors of all ages to try on, take photos and really immerse themselves in the history of Carew Castle.

"We hope they'll add an extra element of fun to every visit, giving families and friends the chance to step into the shoes of people from the medieval and Tudor periods and create some fantastic memories together."

Sourced from specialist suppliers Celtic Web Merchant and Get Dressed For Battle, the costumes are designed to be both authentic and durable, withstanding regular use by visitors.

The collection features Tudor cloaks, tunics, dresses, and hats, as well as medieval dresses and headwear, covering styles from approximately the 12th to 16th centuries.

Katie Macro, charity director of the Pembrokeshire Coast Charitable Trust, said: "We're incredibly grateful to the Friends of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park for their generous support.

"Partnerships like this demonstrate the value of organisations working together to enhance visitor experiences and connect more people with the incredible heritage of the National Park."

Clare Dow, chairman of the Friends of Pembrokeshire Coast, said: "The Friends of Pembrokeshire Coast are very happy to support young people explore the rich heritage of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park by providing a grant for the dressing-up stand in Carew Castle.

"It is an important historical site.

"Understanding those who lived there, the clothes they wore and the fashions of the day all adds to a hands-on educational experience of Pembrokeshire's heritage."