Around 1907, Observer Summer Guide 2020
the
fort was
bought by the Windsor Richards family who converted it into a house. During the Second World War
it was HOLIDAY GUIDE 2020
requisitioned by the Army and the contents were auctioned off over several days.
catalogue, which still exists, lists
furniture, art
The and
View of St. Catherine’s Island from Gunfort Gardens
estermanwww.visittenby.co.uk WHERE TO GO, WHAT TO DO, WHAT TO SEE IN SOUTH PEMBROKESHIRE
A TOWN FOR ALL SEASONS by Neil W
WHERE TO GO, WHAT TO DO, WHAT TO SEE IN SOUTH PEMBROKESHIRE Tenby Museum and Art Gallery
As its name would suggest, St. Catherine’s Rock (or St. Catherine’s
Island) has a
Spring, Summer, Winter or Fall. My reply is that Tenby is a town for all seasons, but winter has the edge. If you want to lie on one of Tenby’s four golden beaches under an azure sky and swim in the clear cool sea, come in summer. If you want to enjoy fine walking weather, spring and autumn are ideal times to visit and base your- self in Tenby while walking the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. If you want to have the place to yourself, then winter is the best time. Contrary to popular opinion, Tenby does not enter into hiberna- tion after the summer season. The resident population relax and enjoy the peace and quiet that winter brings. You can join them and explore the town and countryside without having to battle against hundreds of other people doing the same thing. Tenby Museum and Art Gallery, the town’s most important tourist attrac- tion, is usually open all year (but is currently closed because of the pandemic), welcoming discerning visitors who wish to learn more about the ‘little fort of the fish’ (Dinbych-y-Pysgod). Pick up a copy of the ‘Tenby Historical Trail’ published by Tenby Civic Society for a self-guided tour of the town or avail yourself of the services of a Blue Badge Guide for a more personalised tour. Service in shops, hotels and guesthouses is at its best in the winter period as the pressure of summer is long past. People have more time to talk and are friendlier towards visitors out of season. What about the weather I hear you ask. Well yes, Wales does
I’m often asked when is the best time of year to visit Tenby – Spring, Summer, Winter or Fall. My reply is that Tenby is a town for all seasons, but winter has the edge. If you want to lie on one of Tenby’s four golden beaches under an azure sky and swim in the clear cool sea, come in summer. If you want to enjoy fine walking weather, spring and autumn are ideal times to
visit and base yourself in Tenby while walking the
Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. If you want to have the place to yourself, then winter is the best time.
Contrary to popular opinion, Tenby does not enter into hibernation after the summer season. The resident population relax and enjoy the peace and quiet that winter brings. You can join them and explore the town and countryside without having to battle against hundreds of other people doing the same thing. Tenby Museum and Art Gallery, the town’s most important tourist attraction, is open all year welcoming discerning visitors who wish to learn more about the ‘little fort of the fish’ (Dinbych-y-Pysgod). Pick up a copy of the ‘Tenby Historical Trail’ published by Tenby Civic Society for a self- guided tour of the town or avail yourself of the services of a Blue Badge Guide for a more personalised tour. Service in shops, hotels and guesthouses is at its best in the winter period as the pressure of summer is long past. People have more time to talk and are friendlier towards visitors out of season.
One of the many sea birds that nest on St. Catherine’s Island
enjoy more than its fair share of rain and wind. However, with the correct clothing, the weather seldom stops people going about their normal tasks. Why not pop down for a long weekend and see exactly what I mean. I’m sure you will fall in love with my town for all seasons and will soon return for a longer holiday.
What about the weather I hear you ask. Well yes, Wales does enjoy more than its fair share of rain and wind. However, with the correct clothing, the weather seldom stops people going about their normal tasks. Why not pop down for a long weekend and see exactly what I mean. I’m sure you will fall in love with my town for all seasons and will soon return for a longer holiday.
View of St. Catherine’s Island from Gunfort Gardens
A TOWN FOR ALL SEASONS by Neil W
estermanwww.visittenby.co.uk
I’m often asked when is the best time of year to visit Tenby – Spring, Summer, Winter or Fall. My reply is that Tenby is a town for all seasons, but winter has the edge. If you want to lie on one of Tenby’s four golden beaches under an azure sky and swim in the clear cool sea, come in summer. If you want to enjoy fine walking weather, spring and autumn are ideal times to
visit and base yourself in Tenby while walking the
Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. If you want to have the place to yourself, then winter is the best time.
Contrary to popular opinion, Tenby does not enter into hibernation after the summer season. The resident population relax and enjoy the peace and quiet that winter brings. You can join them and explore the town and countryside without having to battle against hundreds of other people doing the same thing. Tenby Museum and Art Gallery, the town’s most important tourist attraction, is open all year welcoming discerning visitors who wish to learn more about the ‘little fort of the fish’ (Dinbych-y-Pysgod). Pick up a copy of the ‘Tenby Historical Trail’ published by Tenby Civic Society for a self- guided tour of the town or avail yourself of the services of a Blue Badge Guide for a more personalised tour. Service in shops, hotels and guesthouses is at its best in the winter period as the pressure of summer is long past. People have more time to talk and are friendlier towards visitors out of season.
Gardens on the Esplanade. Daffodil delight in the spring sunshine overlooking Tenby Harbour I’m often asked when is the best time of year to visit Tenby –
religious heritage. A small chapel existed on the promontory of the tidal rock. Catherine was the patron saint of spinners and weavers. It is believed that there were also two hermit’s cells there. By 1856 the island was owned by the Corporation and inhabited by agile sheep, but by 1870 the fort was completed and armed; one of a chain of fortresses around the coast to fend off French invasion, particularly as the Royal Dockyard at Pembroke
DOCTOR: HOSPITAL: OPTICIANS:
CHIROPODISTS: PHARMACIES:
DENTISTS:
ANIMAL CARE Dock
connected to Tenby via railway. Around 1907,
VETERINARY SURGEONS: was
GENERAL POLICE STATION:
bought by the Windsor Richards family who converted it into a house. During the Second World War
TOURIST INFORMATION: POST OFFICE:
the TENBY TOWN COUNCIL:
requisitioned by the Army and the contents were auctioned off over several days.
CLUBS & SOCIETIES ROTARY CLUB:
ROUND TABLE:
catalogue, which still exists, lists
furniture, art and
collectables from all around the world. After further changes of hands, the fort became a zoo in 1968 until 1979; since then it has been empty, but sometimes open to visitors. To the photographer, standing on St. Catherine’s Rock certainly gives a unique perspective on Tenby.
SAILING CLUB: GOLF CLUB:
BOWLING CLUB: MUSEUM: LIBRARY:
LEISURE CENTRE: CRUISES & FISHING:
USEFUL INFORMATION TENBY - The STD code is (01834) HEALTH CARE
TRAVEL BUS STATION:
RAILWAY STATION: DOCTOR:
ROMAN CATHOLIC: PHARMACIES:
HOSPITAL: OPTICIANS:
CHIROPODISTS: BAPTIST:
DENTISTS:
ST. JOHNS URC/METHODIST: SALVATION ARMY:
ANIMAL CARE VETERINARY SURGEONS:
GENERAL POLICE STATION:
TOURIST INFORMATION: POST OFFICE:
TENBY TOWN COUNCIL:
CLUBS & SOCIETIES ROTARY CLUB:
ROUND TABLE:
What about the weather I hear you ask. Well yes, Wales does enjoy more than its fair share of rain and wind. However, with the correct clothing, the weather seldom stops people going about their normal tasks. Why not pop down for a long weekend and see exactly what I mean. I’m sure you will fall in love with my town for all seasons and will soon return for a longer holiday.
LIONS INTERNATIONAL: EX-SERVICEMEN’S CLUB: TENBY & DISTRICT PROBUS: TENBY BRIDGE CLUB:
Tenby Veterinary Surgery, Lower Park Road, Tenby. Tel: 842278.
Warren Street, Tenby. Tel: 0845 330 2000. Upper Park Road, Tenby. Tel: 01437 775603 Warren Street, Tenby. Tel: 843213.
De Valence Pavilion, Upper Frog Street, Tenby. Tel: 842730. Royal Lion Hotel, Tenby. Tel: 842127.
Giltar Hotel, Tenby. Matt Broadhurst. Tel: 07500 574661. Giltar Hotel, The Esplanade, Tenby. Tel: 842507. South Parade, Tenby. Tel: 842258. Tel: 842519
E-mail Jane on
tenbybridgeclub@icloud.com
TENBY & DIS SOROPTIMISTS: Giltar Hotel, Esplanade, Tenby. (Dr. Sonia Evans). Tel: 813147 SPORTS & LEISURE R.F.C.:
SAILING CLUB: GOLF CLUB:
BOWLING CLUB: MUSEUM: LIBRARY:
LEISURE CENTRE: CRUISES & FISHING:
TRAVEL BUS STATION:
RAILWAY STATION:
CHURCHES St. Mary’s Parish Church
ROMAN CATHOLIC: BAPTIST:
Beautiful bluebells, too, on Tenby golf course Gardens on the Esplanade.
ST. JOHNS URC/METHODIST: SALVATION ARMY:
Tenby United, Upper Frog Street, Tenby. Tel: 843501. 15 The Harbour, Tenby. Tel: 842762. The Burrows, Tenby. Tel: 842978. Sutton Street, Tenby. Tel: 843590. Castle Hill, Tenby. Tel: 842809.
Greenhill Avenue, Tenby. Tel: 01437 775151 Marsh Road, Tenby. Tel: 01437 775678 Tickets and information at The Harbour.
Upper Park Road, Tenby. Nr. Multi-storey Car Park. Warren Street, Tenby.
High Street; St. Julians, The Harbour.
Holyrood and St. Teilo. St. Florence Parade, Tenby. Tel: 842692. Deer Park, Tenby. Tel: 843392.
Almost tropical with its palm trees - a view of Caldey Island from Tenby’s Esplanade.
Corner of Warren Street and South Parade, Tenby.
mail@gwaspowell.plus.com / Tel: 01646 685666. Upper Park Road,
Tenby.Tel: 843537.
• Pembrokeshire Taxis offer a key service in Tenby, Manorbier, Kiln Park, Saundersfoot, Penally, Carew and St. Florence.
• We have 4 x 8 seater minibuses and 3 x 4 seater cars.
• Pick up and drop off along the coastal path for walkers.
• Prearranged guided tours with highly experienced Blue and Green badge guiders to fully appreciate all the beauty that Pembrokeshire offers.
pembrokeshireminibushire@gmail.com The old water pump in Penally
• Set prices to theme parks. • All airports and ferry ports. Tel: 01834 849690 Email:
CHURCHES St. Mary’s Parish Church
High Street; St. Julians, The Harbour. N. Duckworth, Tenby. Tel: 844088.
Health Centre, Gas Lane, Narberth Road, Tenby. Tel: 840868 Tenby Hospital, Gas Lane, Narberth Road, Tenby. Tel: 845400. Tenby Optics, 2 Deer Park, Tenby. Tel: 842384.
Upper Park Road, Tenby. Nr. Multi-storey Car Park. Warren Street, Tenby.
Boots, Jasperley House, High Street, Tenby. Tel: 842120. Seafront Pharmacy, High Street, Tenby. Tel: 842945. Glen Pharmacy, 2A Noe Acre, The Norton, Tenby. Tel: 844462.
Tenby Dental Haven, Tenby. Tel: 849108. Absolute Dental Care, Clifton Rock, Tenby. Tel: 01834 218040.
Corner of Warren Street and South Parade, Tenby.
mail@gwaspowell.plus.com / Tel: 01646 685666. Upper Park Road,
Tenby.Tel: 843537.
Holyrood and St. Teilo. St. Florence Parade, Tenby. Tel: 842692. Deer Park, Tenby. Tel: 843392.
LIONS INTERNATIONAL: The EX-SERVICEMEN’S CLUB: TENBY & DISTRICT PROBUS: TENBY BRIDGE CLUB:
it was Royal Lion Hotel, Tenby. Tel: 842127.
Giltar Hotel, Tenby. Matt Broadhurst. Tel: 07500 574661. Tenby Museum and Art Gallery is fun for all ages!
Giltar Hotel, The Esplanade, Tenby. Tel: 842507. South Parade, Tenby. Tel: 842258. Tel: 842519
E-mail Jane on
tenbybridgeclub@icloud.com
TENBY & DIS SOROPTIMISTS: Giltar Hotel, Esplanade, Tenby. (Dr. Sonia Evans). Tel: 813147 SPORTS & LEISURE R.F.C.:
Tenby United, Upper Frog Street, Tenby. Tel: 843501. 15 The Harbour, Tenby. Tel: 842762. The Burrows, Tenby. Tel: 842978. Sutton Street, Tenby. Tel: 843590. Castle Hill, Tenby. Tel: 842809.
Greenhill Avenue, Tenby. Tel: 01437 775151 Marsh Road, Tenby. Tel: 01437 775678 Tickets and information at The Harbour.
There are family friendly activities throughout the museum including numerous quizzes and trails for all ages, an interactive pirate display, various dressing up opportunities, the chance for a #MuseumSelfie and hands on archaeology for the intrepid explorer. There is no age restriction on fun, learning and engagement!
The museum is open 10am - 5pm (last admission 4.30pm). Daily from 1 April - November, winter Tuesday - Saturday. Please see website for closed periods. Admission charge and all purchased tickets are valid for one year. All accompanied children have free admission. Gift Aid Scheme. Gift shop. Free wi-fi. Partial disabled access.
Tenby Museum and Art Gallery was still closed because of the Covid-10 pandemic
Tel: 01834 842809. Email
info@tenbymuseum.org.uk Website:
www.tenbymuseum.org.uk Registered charity no: 1169435. Find us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter.
You are advised to check before visiting
Some of the area’s other attractions and holiday services may also be closed or operating at reduced capacity due the current situation
Penally is a charming village just over a mile from Tenby with spectacular views over the golf course
Caldey Island. A footpath leads from beside the railway station to Penally Beach, part of Tenby’s South Beach, which is sheltered from wind by the Giltar headland. The path crosses the firing range and the sand dunes.
• We have 4 x 8 seater minibuses and 3 x 4 seater cars.
• Pick up and drop off along the coastal path for walkers.
• Prearranged guided tours with highly experienced Blue and Green badge guiders to fully appreciate all the beauty that Pembrokeshire offers.
Penally is said to be the birthplace
Christian leader, St. Teilo. The Church of St. Nicholas and St. Teilo houses a six-foot-high 10th-century wheel-head cross, carved with Celtic patterns, as well as a 13th century altar tomb and other ancient cross remains.
• Set prices to theme parks. • All airports and ferry ports. Tel: 01834 849690 Email:
of a 6th
Pembrokeshire Taxi & Minibus Hire
century
pembrokeshireminibushire@gmail.com towards Tenby, and
• Pembrokeshire Taxis offer a key service in Tenby, Manorbier, Kiln Park, Saundersfoot, Penally, Carew and St. Florence.
Please note that at the time of going to press, fort was now
collectables from all around the world. After further changes of hands, the fort became a zoo in 1968 until 1979; since then it has been empty, but sometimes open to visitors. To the photographer, standing on St. Catherine’s Rock certainly gives a unique perspective on Tenby.
USEFUL INFORMATION TENBY - The STD code is (01834) HEALTH CARE
— 7 — Tenby Museum and Art Gallery is fun for all ages!
There are family friendly activities throughout the museum including numerous quizzes and trails for all ages, an interactive pirate display, various dressing up opportunities, the chance for a #MuseumSelfie and hands on archaeology for the intrepid explorer. There is no age restriction on fun, learning and engagement!
The museum is open 10am - 5pm (last admission 4.30pm). Daily from 1 April - November, winter Tuesday - Saturday. Please see website for closed periods. Admission charge and all purchased tickets are valid for one year. All accompanied children have free admission. Gift Aid Scheme. Gift shop. Free wi-fi. Partial disabled access.
Health Centre, Gas Lane, Narberth Road, Tenby. Tel: 840868 Tenby Hospital, Gas Lane, Narberth Road, Tenby. Tel: 845400. Tenby Optics, 2 Deer Park, Tenby. Tel: 842384. N. Duckworth, Tenby. Tel: 844088.
Boots, Jasperley House, High Street, Tenby. Tel: 842120. Seafront Pharmacy, High Street, Tenby. Tel: 842945. Glen Pharmacy, 2A Noe Acre, The Norton, Tenby. Tel: 844462.
ly, punchy, amusing and engaging’ and ‘the best museum for kids we have been to’. Its imaginative displays reflect life in the Tenby area over the years and include a superb geology and prehistory section, piracy, maritime his- tory and the Story of Tenby, as well as many other small fascinating displays on Dylan Thomas, Roald Dahl, Kenneth Griffith and Robert Recorde, inventor of the equals sign. Stories are relayed bilingually through interpretive panels, artefacts, interactive elements and audio-visual presentation. There are two impressive art galleries, one of permanent displays with works
Castle Hill, overlooks the stunning landscape of Caldey Island and Carmarthen Bay. The museum has been described by its visitors as being ‘like a Tardis’, ‘friend-
Truly memorable and totally magical, Tenby Museum and Art Gallery on Castle Hill, overlooks the stunning landscape of Caldey Island and Carmarthen Bay. The museum has been described by its visitors as being ‘like a Tardis’, ‘friendly, punchy, amusing and engaging’ and ‘the best museum for kids we have been to’. Its imaginative displays reflect life in the Tenby area over the years and include a superb geology and prehistory section, piracy, maritime history and the Story of Tenby, as well as many other small fascinating displays on Dylan Thomas, Roald Dahl, Kenneth Griffith and Robert Recorde, inventor of the equals sign. Stories are relayed bilingually through interpretive panels, artefacts, interactive elements and audio-visual presentation.
Tel: 01834 842809. Email
info@tenbymuseum.org.uk Website:
www.tenbymuseum.org.uk Registered charity no: 1169435. Find us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter.
Tenby Dental Haven, Tenby. Tel: 849108. Absolute Dental Care, Clifton Rock, Tenby. Tel: 01834 218040.
Tenby Museum and Art Gallery Truly memorable and totally magical, Tenby Museum and Art Gallery on
Tenby Veterinary Surgery, Lower Park Road, Tenby. Tel: 842278.
Warren Street, Tenby. Tel: 0845 330 2000. Upper Park Road, Tenby. Tel: 01437 775603 Warren Street, Tenby. Tel: 843213.
De Valence Pavilion, Upper Frog Street, Tenby. Tel: 842730. — 6—
tethered. Close to the village are a number of major leisure attractions.
Observer Summer Guide 2018 Penally
St. Florence
Penally is a charming village just over a mile from Tenby with spectacular views over the golf course
towards Tenby, and
by Gwen and Augustus John, David Jones, John Piper, Kyffin Williams and Meirion Jones and many other important artists. The second art gallery has regularly changing exhibitions in various media, many of which are selling shows.
There are two impressive art galleries, one of permanent displays with works by Gwen and Augustus John, David Jones, John Piper, Kyffin Williams and Meirion Jones and many other important artists. The second art gallery has regularly changing exhibitions in various media, many of which are selling shows. This year we will be having an art exhibition by Nicky Wire of the Manic Street Preachers (see website for details). Make sure you visit the Loo-vre!
Caldey Island. A footpath leads from beside the railway station to Penally Beach, part of Tenby’s South Beach, which is sheltered from wind by the Giltar headland. The path crosses the firing range and the sand dunes.
It is hard to imagine how this pretty floral village may have resembled a sea port, but in Norman times, boats used to navigate the river to trade with the village and the corn water mill near the ford. There is a stone on the High Street where it is said that ships were tethered. Close to the village are a number of major leisure attractions.
of a 6th Penally
Pembrokeshire Taxi & Minibus Hire
Penally is said to be the birthplace
century
Christian leader, St. Teilo. The Church of St. Nicholas and St. Teilo houses a six-foot-high 10th-century wheel-head cross, carved with Celtic patterns, as well as a 13th century altar tomb and other ancient cross remains.
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