Manorbier is a beautiful sandy beach, popular with surfers, swimmers and families alike. The beach is overlooked by a 12th Century church and an imposing medieval castle which was the birthplace of Geraldus Cambrensis. On the southerly headland there is...

Manorbier Castle is situated in "the pleasantest spot in Wales” according to Gerald of Wales, who was born at Manorbier in the 12th Century. The castle and its surrounding lands are nestled in a narrow valley carved from two streams...

Below Manorbier Castle is a small, round dovecote that would have been part of the de Barry estate. Dating from the 13th Century, it is well preserved and has a corbelled roof with an opening in the top to allow...

This 12th Century Norman church, dedicated to St. James the Greater, stands opposite Manorbier Castle in a dramatic position overlooking Manorbier Bay. The foundation of the church is ancient and unknown. Gerald of Wales worshipped at the church and as...

Caldey Island lies three miles off the Pembrokeshire coast near Tenby. It has been a centre of Celtic Christianity since the 5th Century when a monastery was established there which still thrives today. A fleet of boats runs to the...

A magnificent Norman Castle, which later became an Elizabethan residence. It has Royal links with Henry Tudor and the setting for the Great Tournament (1507), archaeological evidence of a much earlier settlement. The mill is the only restored tidal mill...

The magnificent, 14 foot high sculptured Carew Cross was erected as a royal memorial to Maredudd ap Edwin who, with his brother Hywel, ruled south-west Wales in the early 11th Century. He died in a battle in 1035 and it...

Visitors to Tenby can take a two-hour tour of the rugged coastline and islands aboard the Catalina Passenger Boat. The Catalina has comfortable indoor seating as well as seats above deck and a bar which also sells snacks. Tickets can...

An extensive sandy beach with shallow water, ideal for small children to paddle and also for swimming. Water quality is very good. Many local shops have handy beach entrances. Toilets and free car parking are nearby. Sailing, windsurfing, scuba-diving, paragliding,...

Lydstep is a sand and shingle beach in an idyllic setting with dramatic views overlooking Caldey Island. Facilities at the beach include jet skiing, windsurfing, canoeing, amusement arcades and a leisure centre. The area is popular with walkers wanting to...

Seventy years ago, the painter Augustus John wrote of Tenby: ’You may travel the world over, but you find nothing more beautiful. It is so restful, so colourful, and so unspoilt.’ This remains true today of the long, glorious stretch...

Tenby Horse and Carriage Rides have been running for over ten years and are a charming established feature of the town. Visitors can take a half hour carriage ride, with an experienced carriage driver who will point out interesting aspects...

Known as the `Five Arches`, the south-west gate in the town walls is a well-known architectural feature of Tenby. When the walls were built by the Normans in 1296, the gate was a simple arch. Later, the walls were strengthened...

This is a south facing sandy beach, good for swimming. At the top of the beach are pebbles and fascinating rock pools. During World War Two, the beach was used for a full scale rehearsal for the D-day landings and...