Tenby’s harbour town is located on a headland overlooking some of south Pembrokeshire’s most stunning, sandy coastlines. This part of Pembrokeshire is also known as ‘Little England beyond Wales’, due to the settlement of numerous English into the area.
Surfers and wind surfers.
As you approach Tenby, part of the remains of the fortified wall still stand.
Part of the fortified wall.
Attractions In Tenby Town Centre
Take a walk into the town where you will find quaint shops all around the cobbled streets. One that’s worth a visit is Roly’s Fudge Pantry. In the picture below I’m about to buy some bailey’s fudge. It was lovely!
If you have a sweet tooth, then Roly’s Fudge Pantry is worth a visit. The fudge is home made on site with various flavours added to the fudge.
Cauldrons for fudge making and the finished product ready to be devoured.
Pretty Tenby
Tenby harbourA couple just married at Tenby Church, High StreetThe Little Pantry – organic fruit, veg and other products.
We love to shop at the organic pantry in Tenby market hall, here’s a link The Little Pantry
At the side of the Little Pantry is Santa. Follow his charity
A visit to Pembroke Castle (birthplace of the Henry VII, founder of the Tudor Dynasty) is worth a visit while in Pembrokeshire, for more info click on this
Photo taken 20th December 2019. Me walking to the castle.
Pembroke Castle was built by Amulf de Montgomery in 1093 during the Norman invasion of Wales. The castle is situated on a crest between two arms of the south Pembrokeshire shoreline and has been home to kings, knights and the birth place of Henry VII in 1457 (founder of the Tudor Dynasty). The tower he was born in is called ‘Henry VII tower’.
Enactment of King Henry VII birth inside the King Henry VII Tower. Photo was taken 20th December 2019.
Almost a century after its initial fortification, in 1189, Richard I put the castle under the charge of William Marshall, 1st Earl of Pembroke (1146 or 1147 – 14 May 1219). Marshall, also known as ‘William the Marshall’, was knighted in 1166 and was one of the greatest knights of the time. For the next 30 years, he transformed the castle from earth and timber into a formidable stone fort.
Top of the castle overlooking Milford Haven in the distance.
The keep standing at nearly 80 feet high. On the second floor of the keep, the main room has two windows adorned externally with dog tooth moulding (a pattern of four flower petals) and a carved head. Apart from the corridors, all the rooms in the Castle are circular.
The castle is the only one in Britain to be erected over a natural cavern, known as the ‘Wogan’.
This cave is known as ‘Wogan’. Photo taken 20th December 2019.
Western Hall, may be of interest to ghost hunters as many apparitions have been sighted in this tower.
Nowadays you can enjoy tours around the castle and you may even spot a ghost or two in the Western Hall tower.
Activities at the castle include, Knight school – a fun event that will put you through your paces. Living history. Keepers of the castle – taking you through amusing romps about the castle’s history. Dragon day – a celebration of the welsh dragons. Black mountain falconry – great falconry with audience involvement. Have a look at some of the dates and events on the Pembroke castle site Events & Activities
Pembroke castle is open to the public all year round. Closed 24 – 26 December and 1st January.
This stunning shingle beach lies south west of New Quay and is a good place to spot Dolphins and Seals if you’re lucky. At low tide a patch of sand is revealed. If the weather is calm, it is probably the best time and place to find seals resting. Seals avoid beaches when the weather is turbulent due to the risk of being bashed against rocks, so pick your day well and you can even bring your dog along, as it’s dog friendly all year.
Llangrannog Beach, Cardigan Bay, Pembrokeshire, Wales
This sandy beach is popular with locals and tourists, as it boasts a beach shop, cafe and car park. Dogs are only allowed on part of the beach from the beginning of May to the end of September.
Cilborth Beach, Cardigan Bay, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cilborth beach lies north of Llangrannog
Cilborth beach is a soft, sandy cove famous for its rock formation (Carreg Bica). This beautiful cove can be reached from Llangrannog beach via a coastal path or from the beach at low tide.
Tresaith Beach, Cardigan Bay, Pembrokeshire, Wales
The river Saith tumbles over the cliffs towards Tresaith beach which is named after the river. The clean beach is manned by a life guard who watches over the many tourists of all ages visiting this popular bay. After a busy day either walking the coastal path or swimming in the turquoise surf you can enjoy a drink or two at ‘The Ship Inn’ and catch the stunning sun set over Cardigan Bay. What a day!
The Ship Inn overlooking Cardigan Bay, Pembrokeshire
Penbryn Beach, Cardigan Bay, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Owned by the National Trust, this beach is home to Dolphins, Seals and Porpoise so it’s not the one to bring your dog. The beach stretches for nearly a mile with many rock pools where people can search for little crabs and fish. There is also a woodland walk adorned with birds. This beach can only be reached at low tide.
Mwnt Beach, Cardigan Bay, Pembrokeshire, Wales
This small beach is also owned by the National Trust and is awarded ‘Green Coast Status’ because of the quality of water. It’s not an easy beach to reach with its steep slopes and many steps. The place even adorns a fifteenth century church. There are cliff top walks to be had, although not very long.
Amenities include, toilets, tuck kiosk, large car park, dogs welcome October to April.
Aberporth Beach, Cardigan Bay, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Dogs allowed on the beach all year
Two small ‘blue flag’ awarded beaches popular with sailors, dog walkers, sun worshipers all watched over by a life guard. There are coastal walks where you might spot dolphins and seals.
Amenities include, toilets, refreshments, small car park.
Poppit Sands Beach, Cardigan Bay, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Large and popular ‘blue flag’ beach manned by life guards and a life boat station with a little RNLI shop at the side. Unpredictable tides make all this necessary, but it doesn’t put people off, it just adds to the experience.
Amenities include, an all year open cafe, dogs welcome to one side of the beach, toilets at the side of the life boat station, car park.
Boat Trips To Cardigan Bay
Spot dolphins, seals and porpoise’ around this beautiful island. The trips vary in price, but most include all ages and some allow dogs too. Here’s a link to one popular site, A Day To Remember
Attractions in Pembrokeshire, Wales include the quaint town of Tenby, historic castles and the beautiful coastlines where dolphins, seals, porpoise, whales, falcons, puffins have made their home. There’s boat trips to Cardigan Bay and other bays to almost guarantee you spot them. The thrill of seeing these magnificent creatures holds a life long memory. See pics below, with more to add shortly.
A visit to the quaint town of Tenby and its stunning coastline. Llawhadem Castle
There’s something for everyone in Pembrokeshire. Pembrokeshire coast national park (186 miles of breathtaking coastline), historical sites, castles, including the 1000 year old Pembroke Castle – home to kings, knights and starter of the second Civil War.
Theme Parks In Pembrokeshire, Wales
The kids will love Pembrokeshire too as it’s home to many theme parks, including Oakwood Theme park with rides for children and adults, Folly Farm/zoo also boasts fairground rides.
Meet Megafobia at Oakwood Theme park, voted UK’s number one wooden roller coaster and the fastest ride in Wales
Coastlines and stunning seascapes in Pembrokeshire, Wales
Boat trips to Cardigan bay (dogs allowed) to see the many dolphins and seals which make this part of the UK a favourite tourist destination. If that isn’t enough, then look out for Rafting, canoeing, sea kayaking, climbing, bushcraft, tubing, surfing, fishing trips, or even fish off the many coastal areas local fisherman often use.
Hiking/walking in Pembrokeshire, Wales
Hikers and walkers have the advantage to experience Pembrokeshire’s stunning views almost everywhere you look, also appealing to photographers and artists. See pics below of our walks along coastlines.
Jacqui looking over Marloes coastline, Pembrokeshire
Coastal path where we came across sheep grazing on the clifftops.
Amroth beach, Pembrokeshire. Dogs love to walk on here and paddle in the sea. Jacqui looking over Strumble head and lighthouse. We were trying to spot some seals and dolphins this place is famous for, but we were out of luck that day.
Sunset over St Brides Bay
Horse Neck looking towards Gateholm Island.
As you can see, Pembrokeshire is definitely one to put on your bucket list. Hope to see you soon.
Hire our lovely, well looked after 2005 4 berth Adria 432 caravan for only £200 per week high season, including bank holidays (see pics below or look in the gallery.)
Weekend hire (3 nights) is £90 and this includes bank holidays.
The hire price includes a large 12 feet awning with a 6 feet fold up trestle table and 4 folding patio chairs. Inside the caravan is a fixed double bed with a mattress, lounge/dinette (can also be turned into a double berth if needed), shower/toilet room (cassette toilet – easy disposal), fixed gas heater, fixed 3 ring gas hob, small microwave, fixed fridge with small freezing compartment, mounted TV/DVD, plenty of storage, including a small wardrobe, 2 sinks (one at the side of gas hob and one at side of toilet room), pan set (2 pans and a frying pan. Choice of non stick set or stainless steel set), crockery, utensils, cutlery for 4 people, 4 bath towels and 4 hand towels, 4 T-towels, a large portable George Foreman grill, portable slow cooker, 2 opening sunroofs, fly screens, lined curtains, black out screens, 2 X 6kg calor gas bottles, sink waste water tank with handle and wheels for easy disposal, small hoover, fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide detector, smoke alarm, various DVDs and books, wine glasses, tumblers, mugs and the all important kettle.
Security Deposit NB: Please note, quilt, pillows and bedding are not included. Please bring your own, as this reduces the need for a higher deposit. A security deposit of £280 is required and refundable if the caravan is returned in as good condition as it was let out.
We tow the caravan within a 10 mile radius (£1 per mile after 10 miles) of Templeton, nr Begelly (where the caravan is stored) and we can set up the awning and electric hook up at no extra charge. All you need to do is find your preferred site, pay the site fees (usually around £20 per night in high season) and the caravan is yours for the time you have booked.
Well behaved, house trained dogs are allowed.
External view of the Adria caravan. Awning pics to follow soon.
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