More: Scolton Manor & Country Park: In Pictures
Scolton Manor is situated just outside Haverfordwest, with the surrounding sixty acres of park and woodland providing a stunning backdrop to this traditional Victorian country house.
The house was built in 1842, by the local firm of architects William and James Owen, and until it was bought by Pembrokeshire County Council in 1972, it was home to successive generations of the Higgon family. The Higgons were very prominent amongst Pembrokeshire society, with at least three family members holding the position of Sheriff of Pembrokeshire, including the last resident - Lt Col John Henry Victor Higgon (1902-1987).
Scolton Manor has been used as both a family home and a convalescence hospital for servicemen during the Second World War. It is now the site of the county museum. The Manor House has been sympathetically restored by the museum service in order to provide visitors with a taster of Victorian society and style, both above and below stairs.
However, the attractions at Scolton extend well beyond those of the house. Aside from the expected focus on stables and carriages, the stable-block area also highlights the precarious relationship between the poacher and the gamekeeper and demonstrates the skill of the carpenter and the blacksmith. Walking past the Margaret steam engine, which was used locally on the Maenclochog railway, and the Gulbenkian-nominated VARDA gypsy caravan visitors then enter the large exhibition hall. The hall displays the broad-ranging history of Pembrokeshire including natural history, geology, employment and trade, life during the Second World War and the Gwalia stores - to name but a few. And after all that excitement there's always the tea-room......
Opening Times & Admission
Museum: Open every day
10.30am - 5.30pm
April - October
Admission
Adults: £2.00
Children: £1.00
Concessions: £1.50
For further information on the Museum telephone 01437 731328 or the Park telephone 01437 731457
Nikki Caldwell - Assistant Museum Officer
your comments
Jeff & Sian Edwards Pembrokeshire County Run
Scolton Manor is a jewel in the crown for the county of Pembrokeshire...A FANTASTIC country manor house,exibition hall and information centre..BEAUTIFUL grounds,first class and very friendly and helpful staff..and finally a wonderful tea room, serving anything from teas to Sunday Lunches and a very friendly welcome from Fiona and her staff! SCOLTON MANOR & COUNTRY PARK is a GREAT Day out ... RAIN or SHINE!
Mon Jun 29 11:47:11 2009
Wendy from Haverfordwest
This place is immense value for money! I have season ticket just for the walks and park area. The area which has local history is so interesting, not to mention the interactive scientific part upstairs - my 10yr old LOVES it.
Mon Nov 3 12:50:52 2008
Tyrisha from north america
Wonderfull beautiful stunning must go there
Fri Aug 31 09:24:54 2007
Val & Peter Sampson
We visited 11 April and enjoyed the Museum very much. We later realised we had left a digital camera on a picnic bench, when we phoned later we were told it had been handed in by a visitor SO a thousand thank yous to that person and also to the friendly helpful staff at Scolton Manor.
Wed Apr 25 15:32:36 2007
Martha O'Neill
I visited Scolton Manor April/May 1994 and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I am a volunteer worker in a Museum in Australia and know all the work and time that goes into the presentation to public. Full marks for a most enjoyable and interesting day.
Mon Feb 12 09:32:08 2007
Jackie Pugh (ex Haverfordwest)
I believe that parts of my fathers barbers shop(SD Pugh & Son) are displayed in your museum? Could you confirm this please?
Thanks
Jackie
Thu Oct 5 09:11:08 2006
Dorothy from Gwent
An excellent place to visit. I've recommended it to lots of friends who have thoroughly enjoyed their day there. Something of interest for most people.
A great day especially for the children on a rainy day. The tea rooms - good food reasonable prices.
Tue Aug 15 09:14:30 2006
Dougie B from Swindon
Saw the advert whilst at my caravan in Pendine. Visited with my wife, 7yr old grand-daughter & her friend. Probably the best value for money visit in the U.K.!!!!!
An excellent day out & will definitely visit again on our own to appreciate the adult`s perspective.
Mon Jul 24 09:15:32 2006
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