The Welsh name of the town, Arberth, is a compound of ar "on, against" + perth "hedge" (cf.

[4] In the Iron Age, there was a defended enclosure to the south of the current town centre on Camp Hill.

[7] The town plays a high-profile role in Welsh mythology, where it is the chief palace of Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed, and a key setting in both the first and third branches of the Mabinogi.

[8] A drama specially adapted for children based on the story of Culhwch and Olwen from the Mabinogion was staged at Narberth Castle when it was reopened to the public in 2005.

In 2014, The Guardian called it "not only a gastronomic hub for west Wales but also one of the liveliest, most likeable little towns in the UK".

[10] The town's cultural and arts centre, the Queen's Hall Narberth was where Elton John played his first Welsh gig in 1970.

[11] The venue has hosted bands including Deep Purple, Status Quo, Desmond Dekker, Hot Chocolate,[12] Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich,[13] Therapy?

Concerts, plays and classes, such as Kung Fu, yoga and line dancing are held there.

[14] Other attractions near to Narberth include Blackpool Mill, at the highest tidal reach of the River Cleddau, where Eurasian otters and other wildlife may be seen, and Oakwood Theme Park.

The festival features celebrity chefs, cookery demonstrations, music, entertainment and children's activities.

The culmination of Civic Week is the annual Carnival Day Parade, a tradition dating back over 100 years.

By 1958 the council had also established its main offices at Bank House at 6 St James Street.