Manorbier Castle is a heritage property in Manorbier, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom seen on screen in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1988), I Capture the Castle (2003).
Location: Manorbier, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom
Verified facts
- Located in Manorbier, Pembrokeshire, Wales
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10898, SRC-10899, SRC-11250 - Appeared in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (tv, 1988)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10898, SRC-10899, SRC-11176 - Appeared in I Capture the Castle (movie, 2003)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10898, SRC-10899, SRC-11177 - Built in late 11th century
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11250, SRC-11251, SRC-11846 - Designed by Anglo-Norman de Barry (de Barri) family
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-11250, SRC-10898, SRC-11846, SRC-12556 - Architectural style: Norman enclosure castle
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11250, SRC-11251 - Historic designation: Grade I listed building; Scheduled monument (Cadw PE004)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11250, SRC-11252, SRC-11847
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10898 — https://manorbiercastle.co.uk/visit/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10899 — https://www.coastalcottages.co.uk/inspiration/explore/famous-film-and-tv-locations-in-pemb (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11176 — Wikipedia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1988 TV serial) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11177 — Wikipedia: I Capture the Castle (film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11250 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manorbier_Castle (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11251 — https://cadw.gov.wales/open-doors-manorbier-castle (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11252 — https://ancientmonuments.uk/130449-manorbier-castle-manorbier (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11846 — History Hit — Manorbier Castle: History and Facts (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11847 — The Gatehouse Gazetteer — Manorbier Castle record (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12556 — Medieval Heritage (medievalheritage.eu) — Manorbier Castle (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was I Capture the Castle filmed?
Manorbier Castle, in Manorbier, Pembrokeshire, Wales, is a real-world filming location used for I Capture the Castle. This property has also appeared on screen in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
Where was The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe filmed?
Manorbier Castle, in Manorbier, Pembrokeshire, Wales, is a real-world filming location used for The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. This property has also appeared on screen in I Capture the Castle.
Who designed Manorbier Castle?
Manorbier Castle was designed by Anglo-Norman de Barry (de Barri) family.
Where is Manorbier Castle located?
Manorbier Castle is located in Manorbier, Pembrokeshire, Wales.