Things to do in Tenby (Dinbych Y Pysgod)
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Laston House
William Paxton built his saltwater baths above the harbour in what is now Laston House. The Greek writing on the pediment translates as the optimistic, 'The sea will wash away all the evils of man'.
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D Fecci & Sons
For the best fish and chips in town, head to D Fecci & Sons , in business since 1935.
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Caldey Island
Boat trips run from Tenby harbour to Caldey Island, home to lots of grey seals and seabirds, and a red-topped, whitewashed monastery that houses a community of around 15 Cistercian monks. There are guided tours of the monastery and great walks around the island, with good views from the lighthouse.
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St Mary's Church
The graceful arched roof of this 13th-century church is studded with fascinating wooden bosses, mainly dating from the 15th century and carved into flowers, cheeky faces, mythical beasts, fish and even a mermaid holding a comb and mirror. There's a memorial here to Robert Recorde, the 16th-century writer and mathematician who invented the 'equals' sign, along with a confronting cadaver-topped tomb, intended to remind the viewer of their own mortality.
The young Henry Tudor – later to become Henry VII – was hidden here before fleeing to Brittany. It's thought that he left by means of a tunnel into the cellars under Mayor Thomas White's house across the road (where Boots is …
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Plantagenet House
Atmosphere-wise, this place instantly impresses; perfect for a romantic, candle-lit dinner. Tucked down an alley in Tenby's oldest house, it's dominated by an immense 12th-century Flemish hearth. The menu ranges from acclaimed seafood to organic beef.
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Pam Pam Restaurant
Smartly decked out with dark wood tables and chairs set off with blue napkins and white walls covered in local artwork and photos, Pam Pam is a local institution and a much-loved family restaurant that produces quality dishes such as Moroccan-style lamb chops and baked sea bass, alongside a children's menu of burgers and pasta dishes.
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Tenby Museum & Art Gallery
Housed within the ruins of a Norman castle, this museum covers local history and includes paintings by Augustus and Gwen John.
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St Catherine's Island
At low tide you can walk across the sand to St Catherine's Island, but it's a long, cold wait if you get trapped by the tide - check tide tables in Coast to Coast, at any newsagent or ask at the tourist office. The Victorian fort on the island is closed to the public.
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Catalina
The Catalina, a vessel that can carry up to 120 passengers, offers 1¼-hour cruises around Caldey Island and St Margaret's Island (without landing) to view birds and seals; in July and August there are also two-hour sunset cruises.
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No 25 Cafè
An appealing café with marble tables and bentwood chairs, the No 25 uses home-baked bread and fresh local produce to create delicious sandwiches, along with good coffee, home-made soup and cakes. It has wi-fi access, too.
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Tenby Fishing
Tenby Fishing offers sea-angling trips to fish for mackerel in the waters around Caldey Island; all tackle is supplied, and the trips are suitable for kids. Book your trips at the kiosk next to the Caldey Island ticket kiosk.
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Nana's Restaurant
Set in a Georgian house overlooking the harbour, Nana's specialises in authentic Italian cuisine, from antipasti (a spread of cured meats, cheeses and olives) to freshly prepared risotto to traditional thin and crispy pizza.
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Tudor Square
There are around two dozen pubs crammed into the area around Tudor Sq and the place can get pretty riotous on Friday and Saturday nights, with big groups of lads and lasses on pub crawls from one karaoke bar to the next.
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Tenby Watersports
Tenby Watersports arranges water-skiing, wakeboarding, speed-boat rides and kayak hire. Keen surfers should head to Tenby South Beach, which offers some of the best breaks in Pembrokeshire.
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St Illtyd's Church
On Caldey Island, make sure you visit the old priory and St Illtyd's Church, with its oddly shaped steeple. Inside is a stone with inscriptions in ogham (an ancient Celtic script).
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Lifeboat Tavern
Another appealing old pub set in a Georgian house, the Lifeboat has outdoor tables on the footpath, a beer garden at the back, and has live folk and blues music at weekends.
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St Margaret's Island
Little St Margaret's Island at the western tip of Caldey is a nature reserve (landings are prohibited), home to grey seals and also Wales' biggest colony of cormorants.
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Reef Café
This small and intimate Mediterranean-style bistro-restaurant offers a menu of imaginative seafood and pasta dishes, as well as tasty snacks, cakes and good coffee.
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Buccaneer Inn
The Buccaneer is a rugby pub, with a loud, up-for-it crowd on match weekends, but also has the best beer garden in town, and serves excellent pub grub.
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Tenby House
Tenby House is a lively hotel bar with cool tunes on Friday and Saturday nights, and a sunny, flower-bedecked courtyard for summer afternoon sessions.
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Town Trails
Guided walks of Tenby's historical sites are run by Town Trails. There are 1¼- to 1½-hour walks, with themes such as ghosts or pirates.
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Tudor Merchant's House
Tenby's handsomely restored, 15th-century Tudor house has period furnishings and the remains of early frescos on the interior walls.
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Norman Castle
On top of Castle Hill are the ruins of the Norman Castle, a memorial to Prince Albert, and a fine view over the coast.
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RNLI Lifeboat Stations
A path leads out above Tenby harbour past the old and new RNLI lifeboat stations and around the Castle Hill headland.
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