Wales is a country in southwest England known for its rugged coastline, mountainous national parks, unique Welsh language, and Celtic culture. Tenby is a port town and holiday resort in southwest Wales. It’s famous for its 13th-century town walls and long stretches of sandy beach, including Castle Beach. Tenby Castle’s ruins are located on a bluff overlooking the harbour. Tenby Museum and Art Gallery’s exhibits include a 16th-century wrought-iron cannon. The Tudor Merchant’s House, complete with a merchant’s shop and a working kitchen, recreates domestic life in 1500. Activities and things to do in Tenby Wales would depend on the month or season of the year.

Tenby is the busiest during the summertime however, this beautiful town is still worth visiting even in autumn and winter. I visited Tenby in October 2022, and the town was amazing! It was not crowded; the coast was so beautiful with white sand beach. I have listed below things you could do in Tenby with family or just by yourself. During autumn and winter some activities are weather dependent.

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Tenby Harbour

Beautiful harbour built into a corner on North Beach, between the old mediaeval walled town and castle hill. There’s a small sandy beach tucked up under the harbour wall that’s perfect for very young children.

Nothing beats sitting on the soft golden sand of Tenby Harbour Beach in the summer. This beach is ideal for young families because it is nestled within the safety of the harbour walls and is only a short walk from Tenby’s main multi-storey car park. Hire easy-to-sail fun boats or take a boat trip to Caldey Island. If you plan to visit, make sure to check the tide times to ensure you have enough beach to play on and that you don’t get cut off by the tide.

Set in the heart of Tenby’s coastline, there are numerous restaurants, cafes, and pubs nearby to refuel after a day of sandcastle building. If you want to eat something while relaxing on the beach, go to Tenby Harbour Snack Bar, where the bacon sandwiches are especially popular!

During the colder months, the beach is open to dog walkers, and with the pastel-coloured buildings as your backdrop and the sea ahead, this picturesque walk is a must-see.

Tenby Beaches

North Beach

It is ideal for those who prefer their beaches to be wide and with spectacular views of the open sea. There are stunning views from the cliff tops, as well as the magnificent Goscar Rock, which sits in the sand (or the sea depending on the tide).

Tenby North Beach is safe for water activities like body boarding, canoeing, sailing and water-skiing. Always check the weather and tidal conditions before heading out and follow safety information from the RNLI.

South Beach

A long, dune backed, beach popular with families, very close to the town. The beach and sea shore shelve very gently into clear water. South Beach is the most spacious Tenby beach, with enough space for children to run around.

Castle Beach

Castle Beach is a tiny but perfectly formed beach. Use the easy access slipway to feel the soft sand beneath your toes, and cool off with a paddle at the shallow shore. This lively little beach is especially popular with families and is an ideal place for playing with the kids – plus, there’s great ice cream nearby!

The ancient ruins of Tenby Castle lie above this picturesque sandy cove situated between Castle Hill and the East Cliff with steep (and tidal) access.

Fishing

Rest, relaxation and stress relief are the key mental health benefits of fishing. There are 2 fishing companies around Tenby harbour that offers fishing experiences. These are Sea Fishing Tenby and Tenby Fishing.

Sea Fishing Tenby is located opposite the harbourmasters building. The company has three high quality boats, offering a varied fishing experience. The waters off Tenby are prime fishing grounds. More information can be found here.

Tenby Fishing, a well established business has operated out of Tenby for over 20 years. MV Summertime is licensed to carry 12 passengers and is fully equipped and certified to strict local council and Maritime Coastguard Agency Standards. You can find more information in this website.

Tenby Adventure

Tenby Adventure are adventure and activities specialists based in the picturesque sea-side town of Tenby, Pembrokeshire.

They offer water sports like coasteering, kayaking, climbing and snorkelling around some of the most spectacular, fascinating and out-of-the-way parts of the famous Pembrokeshire coast. They are open all year round however, during colder months the booking is limited. If you are planning to visit Tenby during Autumn and Winter make sure to book your activities in advance. Visit Tenby Adventure website to book your next adventure.

Learn to Surf

Outer Reef Surf School is Pembrokeshire’s premier water sports centre, and the number one choice for you in Wales. They run the surf school centre in Tenby North Beach. They offer Kayaking, Stand up paddle boarding lessons and hire for solo travellers, families, groups of friends and we offer great rates for team building corporate groups.

 If your looking for a safe, fun easy to pick up activity for the whole family, there’s not much that’ll beat our Kayak or Paddle Boarding tour around Tenby. If you want to book your next surfing lesson check out their availabilities on their website.

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Tenby Boat Trips

All trips make a point of locating and spending time with seals while circumnavigating the dramatic and wildlife-rich South Pembrokeshire Islands, Caldey and St. Margarets.

Boat trip are weather permitting, Tenby Boat Trips are now accepting bookings for April ton October 2023. Book onlin eon their website.

Caldey Island

A 20-30 minute boat ride from Tenby will take you to this beautiful, sandy beach on Caldey Island, which is home to Cistercian Order monks. Regular boat trips set off from Tenby Harbour (pick up your tickets from the kiosk), taking visitors straight Priory Beach, a beautiful place for a dip in the sea and the starting point for exploring the island. 

This lovely and intriguing island can be reached by boat from Tenby Harbour or Castle Beach. Caldey has been inhabited since the Stone Age and has been home to various monastic orders since the Celtic period. It is now owned by Cistercian Order monks, whose picturesque monastery overlooks the Village Green and the islanders’ charming cottages.

Sailing is weather permitting and may be cancelled without prior notice. Check out Caldey Island website for daily sailing update.

Hiking Pembrokeshire Coast Path Trail

Tenby has stunning coastal walks right on its doorstep. The Pembrokeshire Coast Path, an up and down 4.5 mile stretch with spectacular views of Saundersfoot Bay from the headland at Monkstone Point, is one of the most enjoyable routes.

There are a lot of hiking trails in Tenby Pembrokeshire, watch the videos below when we went hiking in the coastal path on heavy rain and strong wind! Check our Hiking Essential checklist if you are planning to hike along Tenby Pembrokeshire Coastal path.

We tried to climb the peak of this Tenby hill, however the wind was so strong.

Tenby Museum and Art Gallery

Head to Castle Hill to see paintings of the same scene, as well as other notable Pembrokeshire landscapes and portraits. Tenby Museum and Art Gallery was founded in 1878 and is Wales’ oldest independent museum.

The Story of Tenby exhibition covers the town and its people from the 10th to the 21st centuries. It takes a broad view of the town’s development from its earliest recorded history to the present day, illustrating key periods with artefacts, documents, photographs, and artwork from the museum’s collection.

Tenby Castle

Only a small tower of Tenby Castle remains, perched on top of Castle Hill, which is almost completely surrounded by the sea. The old town walls, on the other hand, are remarkably complete, containing a maze of narrow streets that comprise Tenby’s picturesque old town.

Watch this video below as we explore the remains of the Tenby Castle.

Facts about Tenby Castle:

• The castle was built by The Normans in the 12th century.
• There is a record of its capture by the Welsh in 1153.
• Tenby was also attacked in 1187 and again in 1260, when Llewellyn the Last, sacked the town during his campaigns.
• Most of the town walls were built in the 13th century.
• In 1328, the D-shaped barbican was added to defend the gate.
• D-shaped towers north and south of the gate were also added at this time.
• In 1457, the moat, which ran outside the walls where St Florence Parade is now, was widened to 30ft, the walls were heightened and a second, higher series of arrow slits was built, reached by a new parapet walk.
• In 1648, a unit of Royalist rebels held the castle for 10 weeks but were starved into surrendering.

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