Things To Do in Tenby, Wales

When you’re searching for your next break, and you’re looking for a picturesque UK seaside holiday, Tenby could be exactly the type of holiday you’re looking for.

Situated in South Wales, Tenby promises to give you the best beaches, unspoilt coastal walks and cultural attractions that will stay in the memory for a long time. In fact, tens of thousands flock to the area every year, often feeling the urge to return whilst saying great things about everything the area has to offer.

What's Tenby famous for?

Well, it’s Castle Beach has picked up the Sunday Times Beach of the Year and earns itself Blue Flag beach status too.  Its coastal walks are second to none, with the pathway to the Pembrokeshire Coast on your doorstep. The harbour is beautiful too - awash with colour as you gaze across at the houses and cottages overlooking it.

Perhaps you like ancient architecture? St Mary’s church is one of the nicest attractions in Tenby. It’s a stunning building that dates back to the 15^th century, and houses memorials to the areas mayors that are over 500 years old. And Manorbier Castle is a stunning Norman building, perched up on the cliff. Here you can enjoy the great hall, landscaped gardens and its impressive turrets.

If you dare, there’s the ghost walk. Spooky tales are a thing in Tenby, where ghostly pirates are said to have haunted these shores, and UFO’s have even been sighted close by.



You’re also close enough to St. David’s, the smallest city in Britain. Here, alongside its 1,600 residents, there are pubs, galleries, foraged food and a 12^th century cathedral to visit. Or if you fancy a bit of shopping, you can take a trip to nearby Carmarthen market. You’ll be sure to enjoy it here and might be tempted to spend all your money! Its friendly atmosphere means you make instant friends with the traders, who specialise in everything from food, arts and crafts, antiques, jewellery, fabrics and more.

A visit to Laugharne should always be on the checklist too. Welsh poet Dylan Thomas’ wrote many of his words here. Oh, and we’d be daft to forget about the beautiful and idyllic Saundersfoot – with its wide sandy beach, that also achieves Blue Flag beach status.

Places to stay in Tenby

In a place like Tenby, you want accommodation that not only offers comfort and the best hospitality, it needs to be the perfect base for everything the area has to offer too. If you want be right on Tenby South Beach and take in the wonderful views of Caldey Island, the Clarence House Hotel offers the warmest of welcomes, and a location that’s hard to beat.  It’s a short walk from Tenby town centre, which is perfect when you have free time to explore at your leisure.

When can I go?

What are you waiting for? Book now! Some of our coach holidays to Tenby include:

• A visit to St. David's
• Full-day excursions calling at Laugharne, Carmarthen and Saundersfoot
• Spending a full day in Tenby at your leisure
• Coach travel with reserved seating
• Dinner, bed and breakfast in one of our well-loved Tenby hotels
• Evening entertainment.