Popton Fort, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
#25 among attractions in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
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Facts and practical information
Popton Fort, a Grade II* Listed Building, is a Palmerston fort completed in 1864 as part of the inner line of defence of Milford Haven together with Fort Hubberstone on the opposite bank. ()
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Popton Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Milford Haven Museum, Torch Theatre, Milford Haven Waterway SSSI, Havens Head Retail Park.
1.4 miNSpecialty museum, Historical and heritage tours, History museumMilford Haven Museum, Milford Haven
36 min walk • Milford Haven Museum is a maritime and heritage museum in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire. Opened in 1991, it has a heavy focus on the maritime history of the town, with exhibitions which explore the fishing and oil industries in the area.
1.5 miNConcerts and shows, Cinema, TheaterTorch Theatre, Milford Haven
38 min walk • The Torch Theatre is a not-for-profit theatre in Milford Haven, Wales. Established in 1977, it is one of only three building-based producing theatres in the whole of Wales. The initial concept was a small community enterprise, linked with a Further Education centre in the adjacent building.
3 miNWValleyMilford Haven Waterway SSSI, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
76 min walk • Milford Haven Waterway, is a Site of Special Scientific Interest on Milford Haven Waterway in Pembrokeshire, South Wales, designated since 2002.
1.6 miNShopping, Shopping centreHavens Head Retail Park, Milford Haven
41 min walk • Havens Head Retail Park is a retail park located in Milford Haven, Wales. Opened in 1998, it is situated centrally between Milford town and Hakin in Hubberston Pill, adjacent to the railway station. It occupies a previously industrial area, the site of a former Jewson branch.
2.2 miWMuseum, Forts and castlesChapel Bay Fort
57 min walk • Chapel Bay Fort is located on the southern shore of the Milford Haven Waterway, Pembrokeshire, Wales. The fort is approximately 1 mile from the village of Angle.
1.6 miNEChurchSt Thomas à Becket Chapel, Milford Haven
40 min walk • St Thomas à Becket Chapel is a Grade II listed building situated in the town of Milford Haven. It was constructed in 1180 and dedicated to St Thomas Becket. It commanded fine views of the Haven estuary, situated on the north bank in open space.
2.4 miSBeachFreshwater West
62 min walk • Freshwater West is a beach near Castlemartin, Pembrokeshire in West Wales. It lies along the B4319 road and is part of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Freshwater West, noted for its strong waves and currents, is one of Wales' top surfing locations. The Castlemartin MOD firing range is located nearby.
2 miWForts and castlesStack Rock Fort, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
51 min walk • Stack Rock Fort is a fort built on a small island in the Milford Haven Waterway, Pembrokeshire. A 3-gun fort was built between 1850 and 1852, and then upgraded in 1859 with a new building that completely encased the original gun tower. It is now a Grade II* listed building and a Scheduled Monument.
4.2 miE51°41'35"N • 4°56'57"WPembroke Dock Heritage Centre, Pembroke Dock
108 min walk • Military museum, History museum, Specialty museum
3.3 miWForts and castlesEast and West Blockhouses
86 min walk • The East and West Blockhouses were Device Forts built by King Henry VIII in 1539 to protect the harbour of Milford Haven in Wales. The two blockhouses were positioned on either side of the Milford Haven Waterway in the villages of Angle and Dale respectively, overlooking the sea.
1.8 miWChurchSailors' Chapel, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
46 min walk • Sailors' Chapel, Seamen's Chapel or Fishermen's Chapel is a Grade I listed building in Angle, Pembrokeshire, Wales. The chapel, which is dedicated to St Anthony, is located in the churchyard of St Mary's parish church.