Tenby is a town steeped in history, renowned for its relaxing sunny climate and its four sandy beaches that are the envy of many resorts. The town is situated in the Pembrokeshire National Park and there are many scenic walks in the area including a 180-mile scenic coastal path round the county of Pembrokeshire. There are regular boat trips leaving the picturesque harbour that visit nearby Caldey Island, or fishing and just sightseeing around the magnificent Pembrokeshire Coastline.

Tenby people know how to welcome their guests. Whether it's giving you directions to the best local beach or nattering over a quiet pint, the locals love to show off their town and share, what they consider to be the most beautiful corner of Wales with new friends. In a unique collaboration between local businesses, Tenby Cafe Culture aims to provide a unique experience for visitors and locals alike.

Tenby is a popular spot in all seasons. It offers fine sandy beaches in summer, and rugged beautiful coastline in winter. In summer, the town becomes like a continental resort, small boats drift in and out of the harbour, children fish for crabs from the beaches and cafe's open their doors on to the street. Restaurants and eating establishments will spill out onto Tudor Square with tables, chairs, stalls, cookery demonstrations, and above all, great food!

Each of Tenby's four fine sandy beaches has its own character, charm and enthusiastic devotees. The well-sheltered curve of the North Beach, nestling under tree-lined cliffs of brown shale, is particularly warm and sunny in the morning and early afternoon.

Those interested in Tenby's history might like to visit the museum and the Tudor Merchants House in the town, or travel to one of the area's many castles or historic monuments. The award-winning Museum was founded in 1878 and is one of the oldest independent museums in Wales. The Museum & Art Gallery is housed in part of the remains of Tenby Castle and although looking deceptively small from the outside the museum has six spacious galleries and a gift shop. Situated on a promontory know as Castle Hill, there are spectacular views of Castle Beach, South Beach and Caldey Island from the area surrounding the museum.

Tenby Castle stands on a high rocky headland, in a position of great natural strength, connected to the mainland by a narrow isthmus. Only isolated stretches of the castle walls remain, perched above the sea cliffs, and perhaps a complete circuit of walling was considered unnecessary. Little now remains of the defence of greatest importance, the wall across the neck of the headland, but on the north, a short stretch of well-preserved wall has arrowslits, embrasures and wall-walk surviving, and on the south a similar length lies adjacent to the gate and barbican. A more fragmentary, much-repaired piece lies next to the museum, itself built on to a medieval domestic building, probably the hall.

Within 1 hours drive you could visit the historical Pembroke, Manorbier and Carew Castles, Dylan Thomas's Boat House at Laugharne, Bosherston Lily Ponds and the picturesque Pembrokeshire National Park.

Housed in an attractive 19^th century chapel in interesting, if unusual surroundings, Silent World Aquarium and Reptile Collection offers a fascinating view of all sorts of aquatic creatures as well as reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates.

This Ancient Parish Church built in the C12^th is part of the Anglican Church in Wales, Diocese of St. David's. It is situated in the centre of the Ancient borough of Tenby and is a focal point of the community. The Parish of Tenby consists of 5 Churches including St. Mary's; St. Nicholas & Teilo, Penally; St. Lawrence, Gumfreston; St. Anne's, New Hedges and St. Julian's.

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