Harbour & beaches
Tenby
Wander the harbour and town streets, then choose a beach around the conditions. Check seasonal access and dog restrictions for the exact stretch you visit.
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Discover Pembrokeshire coast & Tenby
Colourful Tenby, small harbours and a spectacular coastline make Pembrokeshire a destination for beach days and exploration. The national park covers a varied coastal landscape, so a south-coast family stay and a St Davids outing feel very different.
Build the week around a few local clusters. Combine Tenby and Saundersfoot with a separate western-coast day, and research boat trips as weather-dependent activities rather than guaranteed wildlife encounters.
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Three ways to discover Pembrokeshire coast & Tenby
Choose a starting point, then take the day at your own pace.
Heritage
St Davids
Explore the small cathedral city and the surrounding coastal setting. Check individual sites’ visitor arrangements before planning the day around a particular interior or exhibition.
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Carew Castle and Tidal Mill
Look into a history outing at this national-park-managed site. Check the current visitor calendar and access to the different parts of the site.
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Make memories with the family
Folly Farm
Plan a separate family attraction day near Kilgetty. Check the current animal, play and visiting information rather than assuming everything is indoors or included.
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A breath of fresh air
Pembrokeshire Coast Path
Choose a short official section with the return journey planned. Cliff-top walking is distinct from a town promenade and needs suitable footwear and conditions.
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When the weather turns
Oriel y Parc
Investigate the national park discovery centre in St Davids for exhibitions and visitor advice. Check the current programme before making a special journey.
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Good food, no rush
Food & drink in Pembrokeshire coast & Tenby
Browse harbour cafés, Welsh produce and current seafood menus. Tenby, Saundersfoot and St Davids offer separate places to pause rather than a single restaurant district.
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A smaller coastal village
Use the national park map to choose a less hurried village stop between major sights. Keep parking considerate and check beach and path access locally.
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There’s more around the corner
Gower & Swansea Bay
Gower’s wide bays and Swansea’s waterfront give you countryside and city-by-the-sea options in one holiday area. Choose beach days, coastal walks and indoor heritage without expecting every bay to have easy or level access.
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Cardigan Bay & Ceredigion
Ceredigion’s coast brings colourful harbour towns, beaches and a strong Welsh identity. Aberystwyth, Aberaeron and New Quay offer distinct bases, with smaller places and inland countryside making a longer holiday rewarding.
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Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)
Bannau Brycheiniog combines broad mountain landscapes, wooded valleys and small market towns. A good holiday here can be built around the canal, local history and shorter walks as readily as the better-known upland routes.
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Good to know before you go
Planning your visit
The coast path is not uniformly accessible, and boat trips depend on conditions. Choose accommodation around your main area of interest rather than repeatedly crossing the whole county.
Official visitor information (opens in a new tab)Access, opening & seasonal changes
Check current attraction opening, detailed accessibility information and local restrictions for your dates. Ask the operator about any particular needs before booking rather than relying on a general destination description.
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Open an area map to plan your own route.
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Pembrokeshire coast & Tenby caravan holidays
These are wider county-area results, not a claim that a park is within the national park boundary. Check each listing’s actual location.
No eligible caravans are currently published for this area. Explore the wider area →
Reviewed · Next review 2027-04-29
Sources & useful links
Our own guide, researched using tourism organisations, local authorities and attraction operators. Check operators for current opening and access information.
Photo credits
- Pembrokeshire coast & Tenby — Tenby Harbour, Pembrokeshire - geograph.org.uk - 7875701 — David Lewis, CC BY-SA 2.0. Resized, WebP conversion; displayed with a crop.
- Gower & Swansea Bay — Sheep hangout, Rhossili — JamiAbramson, CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized, WebP conversion; displayed with a crop.
- Cardigan Bay & Ceredigion — Aberaeron Harbour — WelshDave, CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized, WebP conversion; displayed with a crop.
- Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) — Pen y Fan from The Brecon Beacons National Visitor Centre — Keith Lawson 11, CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized, WebP conversion; displayed with a crop.
