Tenby is
a delightful little harbour town and seaside resort, and it would be difficult
to find a setting more picturesque. It's hilltop position led to its early
settlement as a Welsh stronghold, which was replaced in medieval times
by a Norman Castle and walled town. Part of the town walls survive to this
day and are an attractive feature at the entrance to the old town. Until
quite recently known as "Little England beyond Wales" this
is a rather anglicised part of Wales. From the early 19th century Tenby
became a fashionable holiday destination for both the Welsh and the English,
and its attractions to the holidaymaker are just as obvious today, with
the fantastic beaches stretching to the north, the west, and the south
of the town. If you like good beaches you will love Tenby !
The outskirts of the town have an over abundance of Caravan Parks but they
do little to detract from the beauty of this part of Pembrokeshire. Walk
along Tenby’s South Beach toward Giltar Point and the start of the
Pembrokeshire Coastal Path for fantastic views of Caldey Island. Walk the
narrow cobbled streets of Tenby itself or sit in one of the many cafes
and people-watch other visitors to the gift shops, restaurants and public
houses, or wander along the harbour, where you can board one of the cruises
to nearby Caldey Island, or take a trip in search of the plentiful wildlife
of this south west coast of Wales. Tenby can be a serene, attractive destination
sure to charm you, and those in search of spending time by the beach are
spoilt for choice here, but Tenby can also offer plenty to do for the more
active holidaymakers.
There are plenty of things to do and places to see in Tenby including the
Tudor Merchant's House, a late 15th century town house remnant of
Tenby's heyday as a busy port trading across the Bristol Channel and beyond
to Ireland, France and Spain.
The Town Walls.
Not as complete as the Town Walls in Conwy,
North Wales but impressive examples of 15th century craftsmanship
nevertheless. The walls mark Tenby’s original boundaries, and tell
of the town’s proud history, when they were used to fortify the town
from the Welsh rebellion.
Caldey Island Monastery, Caldey Island, Tenby
Caldey offers a chance to view the wildlife who inhabit the Island. There
are opportunities for bird and seal watching and also you can do a bit of
monk watching.
Manorbier Castle, Manorbier, Nr Tenby
Tenby
Museum, Tenby
The Museum & Art Gallery is housed in part of the remains of Tenby Castle
and although looking deceptively small from the outside the museum has six
spacious galleries, research facilities and a gift shop. Situated on a promontory
known as Castle Hill, there are spectacular views of Castle Beach, South
Beach and Caldey Island from the area surrounding the museum.
