A Pembroke library and a Pendine museum will be amongst projects to benefit from £1.1million funding through the Welsh Government’s Transformation Capital Grants.

The Scheme aims to support local museums, archives and libraries to revitalise facilities with a particular focus on widening access, partnership working and developing sustainable services.

Pembroke Library will be among five across Wales to be modernised with the funding going towards new community facilities, and supporting the establishment of wider ‘hubs’ where people can access library services alongside a range of other amenities.

£250,000 will be spent on the relocation of Pembroke Library to a new facility, which will see derelict buildings transformed into a library, visitor centre, community space and café in a location close to Pembroke Castle.

As well as the library, the development is proposed to include the Henry Tudor Visitor Centre.

£150,000 will go towards the Museum of Land Speed in Pendine which is being completely rebuilt, as part of the multi-million Pendine Tourism Attractor project.

The funding will support the fit out of a multi-function education room, and a new exhibition space which will allow temporary displays and loans from national collections.

The development, known as the Pendine Attractor Project, is forecast to attract 41,400 day visitors and more than 6,400 overnight stays per year.

The seven-mile Pendine Sands is part of motoring history – specifically the land speed records in the 1920s by Malcolm Campbell and Welshman John Parry-Thomas.

Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, Dawn Bowden, said: “The Welsh Government remains committed to supporting these important services – which will be so important in helping Wales to recover from the impact of the pandemic.

“These projects will widen access for our communities, promoting cultural engagement, providing learning opportunities and supporting community cohesion and prosperity – which is needed now more than ever.”

Minister for Finance and Local Government Rebecca Evans, said: “Our museums, libraries and archives provide crucial services for both the community and visitors across Wales.

“I am pleased to help fund the upgrades and improvements needed, and look forward to seeing the results as these vital projects progress.”