Why visit Tenby?
A trio of top beaches
What’s the enduring appeal of camping in Tenby? The obvious answer is the beaches – you can have days out with the bucket and spade at not one or two but three superb stretches of sand in this town (including Castle Beach, which is forever bagging No. 1 place on lists of best beaches in the UK). Venture beyond Tenby’s old walls and there are plenty of other seaside spots to lay your towel on too, including Manorbier, Monkston and Skrinkle Haven.
Cool coastal attractions
If you’re not up for lazing when staying at one of our Tenby campsites, survey the spectacular seaside on the Wales-wide coastal path. You can roam to the ruins of the town’s castle or give your legs a longer workout during a 4.5-mile trek to the tiny harbour and sandy beach at Saundersfoot.
Kids’ activities
Child-friendly attractions galore make camping in Tenby a family favourite. Younger travellers can look forward to whooshing down the Blue Lagoon waterpark’s slides, meeting the animals at Folly Farm Adventure Park and riding the rollercoasters of Oakwood. Find lifesize models of prehistoric creatures hidden among woodland at the Dinosaur Park, then try archery, paintballing and go-karting at Heatherton World of Activities.
The best things to do in Tenby
* Learn about the RNLI’s important work at the Tenby Lifeboat Station
* Tick off Tenby’s Castle Beach, South Beach and North Beach
* Stroll across to St Catherine’s Island from the mainland at low tide
* Swoon over the colourful townhouses lining the seafront
* Keep an eye out for the town’s resident walrus on the beaches and pier
Unexplored Tenby
Craft beer at the coast
Tenby’s got a handful of microbreweries to sip your way through, along with atmospheric taverns hidden within the town’s Grade I-listed medieval walls. The food’s fabulous too: expect everything from British classics to Malaysian dishes at the settlement’s smorgasbord of restaurants. Alternatively, why not stay at Tenby campsites with a bar or clubhouse on base?
Animal adventures
The town’s Welsh name – Dinbych-y-Pysgod – translates to ‘little fortress of the fish’, so it makes sense to bring a rod along when camping in Tenby. Organise a mackerel-fishing trip through one of the operators near Castle Hill or attempt to reel in a specimen or two from the shoreline. There’s wildlife to look out for on boat trips to the holy Caldey Island too, including puffins and seals.
Turning back time
This town’s got heaps of history. Learn about its 16th-century heyday at Tenby Museum and Art Gallery, which has a wrought-iron cannon on display, or in Tudor Merchant’s House – a 15th-century home with an old shop and kitchen. Set off for St Mary’s Church in the town centre as well to gaze up at an ornately carved ceiling and 500-year-old memorials to past mayors.
Here’s how
When planning your Tenby camping trip, think about the kind of facilities you’d like. Perhaps an indoor pool or games room for the kids? Or maybe a smart spot for glamping in Tenby in camping pods.
There are also touring caravan sites in Tenby and Saundersfoot with fully serviced pitches, as well as caravan parks for people who don’t have their own accommodation.
Other popular places for camping in Tenby include:
* Campsites in Tenby (dog-friendly)
* Campsites in Tenby with electric hook-up
* Tenby campsites with a play area
You can also find campsites near Tenby in quieter spots like Penally, a mile away from the town, or try a different part of Pembrokeshire such as St Davids, the smallest city in Britain.
We’d also recommend taking a look at our camping guide before your trip for articles on everything from setting up a tent to glamping on a budget.
