Getting Here
From Pembroke, follow signs for Angle (B4320). When you reach Angle turn left through the village, heading towards West Angle Bay. Just after leaving the village, turn right up the lane by the sign for Chapel Bay Fort & Museum. The museum car park is clearly signed at the top of the hill.
Please note that if using satnav, the postcode will take you past the lane to the Fort and on to the car park at West Angle Bay.
Disabled Parking
There is specified disabled parking by the main entrance for those with very limited mobility, giving level access to the Fort. The main car park is 40m from the main entrance and has step free access to the main entrance.
Chapel Bay Fort is on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path on the North Hill at Angle.
Angle is served by the 387/388 Coastal Cruiser bus service. The bus stops at the bus stop in the village. From there walk west, towards West Angle Bay, and you will see the lane to the Fort on your right just after the last houses in the village. Chapel Bay Fort and Museum is at the top of the hill. For local bus information and timetables, visit Pembrokeshire County Council Bus Routes – Coastal Buses.
The Cookhouse offers a range of light meals, sandwiches, cakes and drinks throughout the day. It is a pleasant place to meet friends or take a break during your visit. Entry is free and open to all during museum opening hours. View our menu.
A selection of souvenirs are available from The Cookhouse.
Chapel Bay Fort was designed with ramped access throughout, originally for the movement of heavy ammunition into the magazines. Please note that some of the ramps have an uneven surface. We have only one flight of steps (14 steps) in the public areas, and a single step to access the museum casemates. The flight of steps has a sturdy handrail on one side and a plain wall on the other. Alternative ramped access is available.
The doorways inside the museum are 33.8″ (86cm) wide, and not suitable for mobility scooters. Mobility scooters may be used on the guided tour, but access to the Machine Gun Shed and Artillery Shed is limited.
Assistance Dogs
Guide dogs, hearing dogs and other recognised assistance dogs are welcome in all Museum buildings and on site. Dogs are welcome in the outside seating area of The Cookhouse where water is available, and on the guided tour of the outside areas.
Disabled Parking
There is specified disabled parking by the main entrance for those with very limited mobility, giving level access to the Fort. The main car park is 40m from the main entrance and has step free access to the main entrance.
Seating
Seats are available in many of the casemates. Please do not sit or lean on the exhibits or barriers.
WC
An accessible WC is situated by the outside seating area of The Cookhouse. We do not have a Changing Places WC.
Before You Start
- Access to the outside exhibits and display sheds is by guided tour only for safety reasons.
- Please help us to look after museum exhibits and keep them safe by not touching, climbing, leaning or sitting on them.
- Always walk – don’t run.
- Please don’t eat or drink in the museum casemates or other display areas.
- Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Remember our volunteers protect you and our exhibits, please respect their requests.
Ideas for Your Visit
- Search: for objects by theme, for the soldiers which are hiding around the museum or for the items shown in the “WHAT AM I?” list.
- Play: “I Spy”, a memory game.
- Afterwards: discuss your favourite exhibit or story, and say why you like it.
In the interest of the safety and enjoyment of all our visitors, we ask you to observe the following:
- Please do not bring large items eg bicycles or luggage, into the museum.
- Please do not smoke anywhere inside the Museum buildings.
- Please do not get too close to or touch any exhibit, museum object, glass or labels.
- Please do not lean on the barriers.
- Please do not use mobile phones for making or receiving calls whilst in the museum.
- Please do not bring food or drink for consumption in the museum.
- Please note that access to the outside exhibits and display sheds is by guided tour only for safety reasons.
You are welcome to take photographs and video for personal, non-commercial use. Non-private or commercial use of cameras/recording devices and the use of tripods or lighting is only allowed by prior arrangement. Please avoid the use of flash or tripods. Please be aware of other visitors and do not photograph/film them without their permission.
If you share your photos, don’t forget to tag us @ChapelBayFort and use the #chapelbayfort hashtag. Thank you.
Tours can be arranged for groups of 10 or more by contacting us:
by telephone – 07437 568654
