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 the old town lined with elegant Georgian properties
or sit in one of the many cafes and people-watch other visitors to the
gift shops, restaurants and public houses. 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. Pembrokeshire is famous for the dolphins that visit this rugged
yet beautiful coastline. 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 with yachting, sea kayaking, windsurfing, surfing
and for the more extreme sporting enthusiasts coasteering along the cliffsides
(jumping off the cliffs into the clear blue seas!) .
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.
Tenby Town Walls are impressive examples of mediaeval craftsmanship.
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 15th century 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.
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and text copyright Bernard Wellings unless
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