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When St David died, his remains were kept at St Davids Cathedral. In the 12th century, Pope Calixtus II declared it a place of pilgrimage. Christians believed the closer they could get to a saint, the closer they would be to God. It became a popular place of pilgrimage.
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St. Davids Cathedral
The PebblesWhen St David died, his remains were kept at St Davids Cathedral. In the 12th century, Pope Calixtus II declared it a place of pilgrimage. Christians believed the closer they could get to a saint, the closer they would be to God. It became a popular place of pilgrimage.
About Tenby Castle
Only a small tower remains of Tenby Castle, perched on top of Castle Hill, which is almost surrounded by the sea. The old town walls, however, are remarkably complete, containing a maze of narrow streets that make up the picturesque old town of Tenby.
History
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.
Features
The remains of the castle’s gateway cross the path as you climb up Castle Hill from the harbour.
A small tower occupies the highest point on Castle Hill.
The town walls on the north side are partially complete, although the north gate has gone.
The walls on the east side, however, run uninterrupted all the way to The Esplanade.
The main entrance on this side is ‘Five Arches’ gate.
Tenby Museum & Art Gallery is built on to a medieval domestic building, probably the castle’s hall.
The National Trust owned Tudor Merchant’s House is in the old town, near the harbour.
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Bridge StreetAbout Tenby Castle
Only a small tower remains of Tenby Castle, perched on top of Castle Hill, which is almost surrounded by the sea. The old town walls, however, are remarkably complete, containing a maze of narrow streets that make up the picturesque old town of Tenby.
History
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.
Features
The remains of the castle’s gateway cross the path as you climb up Castle Hill from the harbour.
A small tower occupies the highest point on Castle Hill.
The town walls on the north side are partially complete, although the north gate has gone.
The walls on the east side, however, run uninterrupted all the way to The Esplanade.
The main entrance on this side is ‘Five Arches’ gate.
Tenby Museum & Art Gallery is built on to a medieval domestic building, probably the castle’s hall.
The National Trust owned Tudor Merchant’s House is in the old town, near the harbour.
Family Fun
Award-winning family FUN!
Enjoy a fantastic family day out here at Heatherton World of Activities in beautiful Pembrokeshire, just 3 miles from Tenby in South West Wales.
Discover a whole world of amazing indoor and outdoor activities for all ages, from family fun to adrenaline-pumping Pembrokeshire adventures...and we’re even dog friendly!
Heatherton Leisure Park
Award-winning family FUN!
Enjoy a fantastic family day out here at Heatherton World of Activities in beautiful Pembrokeshire, just 3 miles from Tenby in South West Wales.
Discover a whole world of amazing indoor and outdoor activities for all ages, from family fun to adrenaline-pumping Pembrokeshire adventures...and we’re even dog friendly!
Everyone in the family likes to do different things, you can choose your own adventure at Folly Farm, 'Best Animal Day Out' & "Best for Little Kids' award 2019.
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פארק הרפתקאות וגן חיות פולי פארם
Everyone in the family likes to do different things, you can choose your own adventure at Folly Farm, 'Best Animal Day Out' & "Best for Little Kids' award 2019.
Oakwood Theme Parkwww.oakwoodthemepark.co.uk
Thrills and spills for all at Wales' biggest theme park. Magical rides for kids, adrenaline-fueled fun
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Canaston BridgeOakwood Theme Parkwww.oakwoodthemepark.co.uk
Thrills and spills for all at Wales' biggest theme park. Magical rides for kids, adrenaline-fueled fun
Manor House Wildlife Park is a 52-acre zoo located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, just north of the village of St Florence. It was bought in 2008 by television presenter Anna Ryder Richardson and Colin MacDougall and is more recently known as Manor Wildlife Park. Wales' only walking safari! Whether you love lemurs, have a passion for tigers or want to wander with the wallabies (and feed them with your hand!)
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Manor Wildlife Park
Manor House Wildlife Park is a 52-acre zoo located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, just north of the village of St Florence. It was bought in 2008 by television presenter Anna Ryder Richardson and Colin MacDougall and is more recently known as Manor Wildlife Park. Wales' only walking safari! Whether you love lemurs, have a passion for tigers or want to wander with the wallabies (and feed them with your hand!)
Younger kids will love it here...Wales’ only dedicated Shire Horse Farm visitor attraction! Based in Pembrokeshire’s Coastal National Park!
Visit Dyfed Shires and meet our gentle giants on a traditional Welsh working farm as seen on TV’s ‘Escape to the Country’, ‘Farmers Country Showdown’ & ‘Ffermio’ to name a few.
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Dyfed Shire Horse Farm
Younger kids will love it here...Wales’ only dedicated Shire Horse Farm visitor attraction! Based in Pembrokeshire’s Coastal National Park!
Visit Dyfed Shires and meet our gentle giants on a traditional Welsh working farm as seen on TV’s ‘Escape to the Country’, ‘Farmers Country Showdown’ & ‘Ffermio’ to name a few.
Beaches
Newport Sands is a wide sandy beach almost a mile long on the north side of the river Nevern. The car park is approximately 2½ miles from the A487 at Newport and is situated just behind the beach and access to the shore is down a slipway. Parking is also allowed on part of the beach. Free layby parking for 15 - 20 cars is available just outside of Newport village on either end of the bridge over the Nevern, from where the Wales coastal path follows the river to the beach. Beach facilities include toilets, drinking water, cycle stands and a cafe. Lifeguards are on duty from the end of June to early September.
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Newport Beach
Newport Sands is a wide sandy beach almost a mile long on the north side of the river Nevern. The car park is approximately 2½ miles from the A487 at Newport and is situated just behind the beach and access to the shore is down a slipway. Parking is also allowed on part of the beach. Free layby parking for 15 - 20 cars is available just outside of Newport village on either end of the bridge over the Nevern, from where the Wales coastal path follows the river to the beach. Beach facilities include toilets, drinking water, cycle stands and a cafe. Lifeguards are on duty from the end of June to early September.
Pwllgwaelod beach
A small cove of dark sand and shingle looking out across the bay to Fishguard.
There are low rocks on both sides to clamber over and numerous rock pools. Very handy for launching small boats and canoes.
You can walk along the ‘valley’ path to Cwm yr Eglwys on the other side of Dinas ‘island’.
If you’re planning to visit, check out the tide times to make sure you’ve plenty of beach to play on and that you don’t get cut off by the incoming tide!
What's at Pwllgwaelod beach?
Parking
At beach head and by the pub.
Facilities
Toilets and slipway.
On shore facilities
There is a pub/restaurant/café near the beach, that Dylan Thomas was known to visit on occasions. A good choice of hotels, B&Bs, guesthouse, caravan and camping sites can be found in the area. Newport is the biggest village locally, providing shops, cafes, restaurants and cycle hire.
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Pwllgwaelod Beach
Pwllgwaelod beach
A small cove of dark sand and shingle looking out across the bay to Fishguard.
There are low rocks on both sides to clamber over and numerous rock pools. Very handy for launching small boats and canoes.
You can walk along the ‘valley’ path to Cwm yr Eglwys on the other side of Dinas ‘island’.
If you’re planning to visit, check out the tide times to make sure you’ve plenty of beach to play on and that you don’t get cut off by the incoming tide!
What's at Pwllgwaelod beach?
Parking
At beach head and by the pub.
Facilities
Toilets and slipway.
On shore facilities
There is a pub/restaurant/café near the beach, that Dylan Thomas was known to visit on occasions. A good choice of hotels, B&Bs, guesthouse, caravan and camping sites can be found in the area. Newport is the biggest village locally, providing shops, cafes, restaurants and cycle hire.
Cwm-Yr-Eglwys Beach
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Cwm-yr-Eglwys Beach
A small beach with access to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path which runs round Dinas Head peninsula to Pwllgwaelod, a cove on the western side.
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Cwm yr Eglwys
Cwm-Yr-Eglwys Beach
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Cwm-yr-Eglwys Beach
A small beach with access to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path which runs round Dinas Head peninsula to Pwllgwaelod, a cove on the western side.
Aberfforest is a small, secluded cove between Dinas Head and Newport. Access is from the A487, where layby parking can be found nearby on both sides of the road - (Grid ref : SN028387). A public footpath follows a wide farm road (signposted 'Aberfforest') almost all the way to the beach. Alternative access is along the coastal path from Cwm-yr-Eglwys.
The beach is shingle at the back, with some low-tide dark sand. Overlooking the bay are some holiday homes, which spoil its seclusion, but it's a good beach for swimming at high tide.
About 200 yards behind the beach, is a waterfall set in a wooded valley which is definitely worth the short walk.
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Aberfforest Beach
Aberfforest is a small, secluded cove between Dinas Head and Newport. Access is from the A487, where layby parking can be found nearby on both sides of the road - (Grid ref : SN028387). A public footpath follows a wide farm road (signposted 'Aberfforest') almost all the way to the beach. Alternative access is along the coastal path from Cwm-yr-Eglwys.
The beach is shingle at the back, with some low-tide dark sand. Overlooking the bay are some holiday homes, which spoil its seclusion, but it's a good beach for swimming at high tide.
About 200 yards behind the beach, is a waterfall set in a wooded valley which is definitely worth the short walk.
City/town information
Cardigan, West Wales, is the gateway to the Teifi Valley and the Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire Coastal Paths. The ancient town sits on the estuary of the River Teifi at the base of Cardigan Bay. Its unspoilt townscape and rich heritage provide a nostalgic backdrop to a thriving culture of arts and crafts, events and music festivals, and is a good base from which to discover Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire. Tesco Store and Tesco Fuel Station here. Cheapest fuel around.
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Cardigan
Cardigan, West Wales, is the gateway to the Teifi Valley and the Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire Coastal Paths. The ancient town sits on the estuary of the River Teifi at the base of Cardigan Bay. Its unspoilt townscape and rich heritage provide a nostalgic backdrop to a thriving culture of arts and crafts, events and music festivals, and is a good base from which to discover Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire. Tesco Store and Tesco Fuel Station here. Cheapest fuel around.
Narberth is a gorgeous little market town in the east of Pembrokeshire. Multicoloured Edwardian and Georgian buildings line the high street which has developed quite a reputation as a shopper’s heaven. Independent shops selling a whole range of exquisite items from fine art to fine food rub shoulders with vintage and antique shops. Then when a well-earned rest is needed, there are award-winning cafes, pubs and restaurants galore to rest your weary feet.
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Narbeth
Narberth is a gorgeous little market town in the east of Pembrokeshire. Multicoloured Edwardian and Georgian buildings line the high street which has developed quite a reputation as a shopper’s heaven. Independent shops selling a whole range of exquisite items from fine art to fine food rub shoulders with vintage and antique shops. Then when a well-earned rest is needed, there are award-winning cafes, pubs and restaurants galore to rest your weary feet.
Newport Pembs is a bit of a rarity, a small bustling town flanked by a mountain, an esturary and beaches, it's perched in one of the Pembrokeshire National Park's most scenic parts and is loved by locals and visitors alike.
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Newport
Newport Pembs is a bit of a rarity, a small bustling town flanked by a mountain, an esturary and beaches, it's perched in one of the Pembrokeshire National Park's most scenic parts and is loved by locals and visitors alike.
Fishguard and Goodwick are the twin towns at the heart of North Pembrokeshire, the hub in the midst of outstanding natural beauty that blends the allure of sea, towering cliffs, the Preseli Hills, historic churches, ancient standing stones, and delightfully mysterious valleys such as Cwm Gwaun.
Ideally situated for gentle and challenging walks we’re perched right on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, surrounded by Britain’s only Coastal National Park. You’ll find family owned shops and businesses as well as Galleries, Gift and Antique shops, and two weekly Markets – and plenty of quality or budget Cafés, Pubs and Restaurants when you need a refreshing break – all offering a warm Welsh welcome. Co-operative store here with sufficient parking.
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Fishguard
Fishguard and Goodwick are the twin towns at the heart of North Pembrokeshire, the hub in the midst of outstanding natural beauty that blends the allure of sea, towering cliffs, the Preseli Hills, historic churches, ancient standing stones, and delightfully mysterious valleys such as Cwm Gwaun.
Ideally situated for gentle and challenging walks we’re perched right on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, surrounded by Britain’s only Coastal National Park. You’ll find family owned shops and businesses as well as Galleries, Gift and Antique shops, and two weekly Markets – and plenty of quality or budget Cafés, Pubs and Restaurants when you need a refreshing break – all offering a warm Welsh welcome. Co-operative store here with sufficient parking.
Neighbourhoods
Dinas Cross Village is a short walk from Dinas Country Club. The Village has 2 local pubs, shop, and fuel station. The Villagers are very welcoming and helpful when it comes to giving advice on what to do, where to go and how to get there.
Dinas Cross
Dinas Cross Village is a short walk from Dinas Country Club. The Village has 2 local pubs, shop, and fuel station. The Villagers are very welcoming and helpful when it comes to giving advice on what to do, where to go and how to get there.