Tenby and Caldy
Tenby's roots date back to the time of the Norman Conquest when the county was invaded and colonised in around 1093.
Much of the medieval castle walls, built by the Pembrokeshire Earls in 1264 to fortify the town from Welsh rebellion, have survived intact to the present day. The narrow cobbled streets lined with shops, cafés and restaurants are also reminders of this bygone age.
Tenby did not become a popular tourist destination until after the Victorians began visiting the town for the health benefits they believed the resort offered. It was popularised by Sir William Paxton, and in 1863. The Industrial revolution arrived in the form of railways and shipping lanes and the tourist industry truly boomed.
Tenby and the surrounding Pembrokeshire area can offer a huge variety of activities including a jet ski safari or paragliding from Tenby Harbour to kite surfing on the South Beach.
Boasting a fantastic array of pubs, eateries, street cafes and a bustling nightlife, Tenby is the perfect venue for your relaxing/activity weekend. This pretty coastal resort is a popular destination for holidaymakers and party goers - and you'll definitely feel a buzz! What's more you are only minutes away from some of Pembrokeshire’s fun packed attractions and historical monuments.
Caldy lies just off Tenby separated from the mainland by Caldey Sound. It is one of Britain's holy islands. The Cistercian monks of Caldey continue a tradition which began there in Celtic times. More than a thousand years of prayer and quiet living have made this remote and beautiful island a haven of tranquillity and peace. The monks and islanders of Caldey are pleased to welcome day-visitors to share the delights of their island home throughout the summer season.
Much of the medieval castle walls, built by the Pembrokeshire Earls in 1264 to fortify the town from Welsh rebellion, have survived intact to the present day. The narrow cobbled streets lined with shops, cafés and restaurants are also reminders of this bygone age.
Tenby did not become a popular tourist destination until after the Victorians began visiting the town for the health benefits they believed the resort offered. It was popularised by Sir William Paxton, and in 1863. The Industrial revolution arrived in the form of railways and shipping lanes and the tourist industry truly boomed.
Tenby and the surrounding Pembrokeshire area can offer a huge variety of activities including a jet ski safari or paragliding from Tenby Harbour to kite surfing on the South Beach.
Boasting a fantastic array of pubs, eateries, street cafes and a bustling nightlife, Tenby is the perfect venue for your relaxing/activity weekend. This pretty coastal resort is a popular destination for holidaymakers and party goers - and you'll definitely feel a buzz! What's more you are only minutes away from some of Pembrokeshire’s fun packed attractions and historical monuments.
Caldy lies just off Tenby separated from the mainland by Caldey Sound. It is one of Britain's holy islands. The Cistercian monks of Caldey continue a tradition which began there in Celtic times. More than a thousand years of prayer and quiet living have made this remote and beautiful island a haven of tranquillity and peace. The monks and islanders of Caldey are pleased to welcome day-visitors to share the delights of their island home throughout the summer season.
