Popton Fort, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Name: Popton Fort
Address: Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, United Kingdom

#25 among attractions in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

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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. ()

Built: 1859 (165 years ago)Coordinates: 51°41'35"N, 5°2'53"W

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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 miN
Specialty museum, Historical and heritage tours, History museum
Milford 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 miN
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
Torch 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 miNW
Valley
Milford 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 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Havens 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 miW
Museum, Forts and castles
Chapel 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 miNE
Church
St 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 miS
Beach
Freshwater 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 miW
Forts and castles
Stack 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 miE
51°41'35"N • 4°56'57"W
Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre, Pembroke Dock
108 min walk • Military museum, History museum, Specialty museum
3.3 miW
Forts and castles
East 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 miW
Church
Sailors' 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.