Tenby is one completely beautiful, and fairly historic, fishing village that it’s a must to see in Wales. Perched inside the stunning area of Pembrokeshire, it’s most likely one of many nices seaside cities in all of West Wales. You see, it’s bought a little bit one thing for everybody, from; historic castles, sandy seashores and shed a great deal of tasty eating places, too. Truthfully, you’ll be spoilt for selection when searching for the most effective issues to do in Tenby throughout your journey.
Ever since I used to be a wee boy, I used to go on yearly journeys to Tenby in the summertime. Often, my holidays in Tenby have been stuffed with scoffing ice cream and constructing sandcastles; and, nothing has modified! I’m nonetheless up for a creamy ’99’ and a few seashore time in Tenby, particularly when the climate is sweet and sunny.
Now, it’s fairly simple to pair up a visit to Tenby with a winder journey round the most effective locations in Pembrokshire, too. In any case, a lot of the long-lasting spots are a comparatively quick automotive trip away. This makes Tenby the right base to discover the southerly tip of Pembrokeshire.
Anyway, with that in thoughts, I needed to share a few of my prime spots and the most effective issues to do in Tenby whenever you go to. Have the most effective journey!
1.) North And South Seashore
Bear in mind I stated that Tenby has a lot of sandy seashores? Properly, the north and south seashores space a terrific place to begin. Not solely are they completely pretty, however they’re actually minutes from the historic streets of Tenby itself.
They’re the type of seashores which you can go to and spend an entire day lapping up the rays and surf. Simply make certain to pack some sunblock as that Welsh wind will be deceiving. I’ve left the seashores in Tenby wanting like a lobster earlier than.
Greatest nonetheless, as a result of the seashores are fairly huge, there’s loads of room for everybody; even within the excessive season.
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2.) St Catherine’s Island
Perched simply shy of the shoreline, St Catherine’s Island is very easy to go to from the seashore by foot. Now, I do know what you’re pondering! How do you get to an island on foot?
Properly, at low tide, St Catherine’s turns into a tidal island (much like Holy Island) that’s simple to walk throughout the sandy banks.
As soon as right here, take a little bit tour across the outdated property. Sure, it seems a little bit shabby and rustic however that’s a part of its allure. It prices round £4-ish, to go inside and it’ll take round 45-minutes to have a great stroll.
3.) Citadel Seashore
Absorbing the rays at Citadel Seashore is well among the finest issues to do in Tenby for those who love the seaside. Not solely that, nevertheless it’s additionally usually probably the most cherished of all of the seashores round Tenby itself.
It may be smaller than North or South Seashore nevertheless it’s completely pretty, particularly for some chillout time earlier than lunch.
You’ll even have some epic views of St. Catherine’s Island, too.
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4.) Tenby Citadel
For me, you’ll get a number of the finest views from Tenby on the fortress itself. You see, on a really crisp and clear day, you may even see proper throughout the Bristol Channel, too.
Now, though a lot of Tenby Citadel is in ruins, it’s nonetheless price a gander to study extra in regards to the historical past of the city itself. In any case, there are centuries of historical past on this space.
The stroll up is usually a little steep, so be sure to’ve packed some comfortable footwear. Saying that it’s comparatively quick so don’t fear an excessive amount of.
Oh, additionally, it’s a very beautiful spot to look at the sundown and to go to the RNLI Lifeboat Station, too.
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5.) Caldey Island
In the summertime months, there are common day journeys over to Caldey Island, that sits fairly removed from the shores of Tenby itself. It’s a fairly historic and monastic island that’s completely attractive and fairly distinctive within the UK.
Utterly lower off by the ocean, it’s solely accessible by the small boats that journey to and from the island. Now, you don’t really want to e-book these upfront (and also you’ll see them on the market as soon as in Tenby).
That being stated, it may be busy in the summertime months so e-book it whenever you take your first stroll by means of the city itself.
Oh yeah, and don’t neglect to seize a number of the do-it-yourself chocolate that the monks make on the island. It’s scrumptious.
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6.) Inexperienced Bridge
So, though there’s a heap of the most effective issues to do in Tenby across the city itself, there are additionally a good few spots which can be lower than a 30-minute drive away.
Considered one of these spots is the Inexperienced Bridge, which we cherished! Much like Durdle Door in Dorset, it’s a pure arch that juts out into the ocean and is so dramatic to see.
Now, to get right here, you will have to drive by means of a Ministry of Protection space (which you’re allowed to do, so don’t panic). Simply maintain a watch out for the ‘tank crossings’! I child you not!
Oh, and if it helps, that is the car parking area we parked to discover the shoreline.
7.) Tudor Service provider’s Home
Okay, so, the Tudor Service provider’s Home has referred to as Tenby house for no less than 500 years! It has such an extended historical past within the city and is very easy to identify while strolling by means of Tenby itself. These days, it’s run by the Nationwide Belief and is a superb little spot to go to while exploring the little streets of Tenby itself.
As soon as inside, you’ll have the ability to discover the totally different flooring and see what life would have been like a few years in the past!
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8.) 5 Arches Gate
Tenby was as soon as a fortified coastal city and guarded by an imposing wall to maintain enemies out. A lot of this wall nonetheless exists to today and also you’ll be simply in a position to spot it while wandering the little streets.
One place to look out for is the 5 Arches Gate that was as soon as an entrance to Tenby itself. These days, you may stroll by means of the gates and into the ‘outdated city’ similar to you’ll have carried out a few years in the past. It’s so good to see it nonetheless standing.
9.) Stroll the harbourfront
For me, among the finest issues to do in Tenby is to stroll the harbourfront space.
Beginning at The Croft, I like to stroll down, by way of Crackwell Avenue, in the direction of Pier Hill and at last, following the Esplanade over to South Seashore. It’s a stunning solution to see Tenby.
Plus, for those who’re fancying an extended ramble, maintaining on strolling till you attain Giltar Level (on the finish of South Seashore) and even additional alongside the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. It’s completely attractive.
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10.) Discover the historic streets
The factor that makes Tenby so particular is its mixture of seashore time but additionally it’s completely quaint city that’s completely epic to discover with none definitive plans.
Now, one factor to recollect in Tenby is which you can’t get misplaced (for too lengthy).
The city is fairly small and it’s completely simple to navigate when you’ve been strolling round a couple of instances. I normally dislike these ‘get misplaced on the town’ type of issues, nevertheless it’s so intimate and small that you just’re by no means actually misplaced.
While wandering, make certain to cease off on the Stables Restaurant for his or her freshly caught scallops and go to The Salt Cellar for a night meal. They’ve such a yummy menu with contemporary fish and conventional favourites like scotch egg, which I really like.
Oh, and for those who’re visiting on a Sunday, remember to seize a Sunday roast at The Fats Seagull. You’ll depart stuffed.
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