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Top 7 Nature & Parks in Tenby, Wales
Tenby is lovingly protected from the outside world by an embrace of 13th-century stone walls, which, ironically, attract—not repel—visitors from all over the world. The town is simply adorable, teeming with the archetypes of pubs and shops one would expect to find in a U.K. city. Adding further appeal are the miles of gorgeous beaches and the gently lapping waves of a blue-grey sea.
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1. Tenby North Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 143 reviews
Reviewed By SolotravlerAlone - Sudbury, United Kingdom
I would recommend anyone to visit Tenby beach. Facilities are reasonable but showers or loos would make the experience a pure peasure
2. Tenby Castle Beach
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4.5 based on 943 reviews
Reviewed By wendym071 - Bridgend, United Kingdom
We love Tenby and always walk along the beach and in the summer it is the only beach I will walk barefoot, love to walk in the shallow waves.
3. St. Catherine’s Island
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4.5 based on 364 reviews
St Catherine's island is home to a Palmerston fort and a WW2 Anti aircraft gun placement. Visitors the island are welcome. For opening times search Saint Catherine's Island on facebook it is the best place due to tides and weather.
Reviewed By stephenmY7718AD - Cowes, United Kingdom
This island has recently been re-opened to the public. Viewing hours are tide dependent, and although the fort is in its early stages of renovation, it is well worth a visit. There is a very good tour guide in the fort with a sit down 30 minute presentation on the history of the fort. Reminds me of the needles battery on the Isle of Wight.
4. Tenby South Beach
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4.5 based on 217 reviews
Reviewed By Cruiser812199
Sandy, caves, clean sea, clean beach, access to a lovely town with fine architecture and historic value. Perfect.
5. Upton Castle Gardens
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4.0 based on 83 reviews
Upton Castle is picturesque and charming Norman Castle which remains a private family home. The garden consists of 35 acres of listed historic gardens, surrounded by ancient woodland. There are spectacular herbaceous borders, a delightful formal rose garden and a fascinating, traditional 19th century walled garden. Rare trees and shrubs abound throughout the gardens and include a stunning collection of rhododendrons, tree Magnolias and Camellias. The medieval chapel contains ornately carved stone tombs of crusader knights. Enjoy woodland walks bursting with wild flowers leading to the shores of Upton Creek, part of the tidal Cleddau estuary. There are plenty of places along the paths to sit and soak up the tranquillity of the unique surroundings and enjoy a picnic. If you are lucky, you may even see an otter!
Reviewed By 786carolb - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Monday 19th August 2019, My husband and I drove to Cosheston to go to visit Upton Castle Gardens and Medieval Chapel. Not much is known about the early history of Upton Castle or ‘Ockendon’ as it was known as then. It is thought that an earlier place of Christian worship stood on the site of the present chapel. In 1150 the origins of the chapel, were set as it is seen today. By the mid 12th century the Norman barons were consolidating their power. Upton Castle was part of a line of defences and was built on a strategic site on the Cleddau estuary. Three of the original towers and the shell of the great hall still stand today, although the inhabited part of the castle mainly dates from the 16th, 17th, and 19th centuries. In 1200, Upton’s first written record was recorded in the ‘Gireldus Cambrensis’. In 1362, The Norman family of Malefant were the first inhabitants. The stone effigies of William and Margaret are in the medieval chapel and quite well preserved. In 1400, Owain Glyndwr led a Welsh rebellion against the Norman / English occupiers and it is recorded that William Malefant of Upton paid £ 12.2 8d into the fighting fund. In 1564, the castle passed by marriage to Owen ap Gryffed, a descendant who took up the name of Bowen. In 1753, as shown on the plaque in the chapel, Morris Bowen of Upton died and by the latter part of the 18th century, the castle passed into the hands of John Tasker a bachelor who spent much of his life with the East India Company and from him it went to his descendants the Evans. In 1927, Upton Castle was sold by Vice Admiral Tasker Evans to Stanley Neale a ship owner from Cardiff, who undertook the landscaping and planting of the gardens. His daughter inherited Upton in the 1970’s and she and her husband lived in the castle until 2007. In 2007, for the third time in 750 years, Upton Castle was sold. Stephen and Prue Barlow are the new owners and residents of the castle. Sadly, with such an amazing history the castle is not open to the public, only the medieval chapel. The gardens are truly wonderful set on the southern slopes of a secluded wooded valley, sheltered from the wind. The acid soil is well suited to the wonderful rhododendrons, camellias and magnolias which grown in abundance. Rare trees and shrubs abound in this lovely woodland which includes a fern leaf beech, handkerchief tree, Ginkgo Bilbao and Cunninghamia. Traditional herbaceous plants form the long border leading to the lovely scented rose garden, which was intoxicating. The Walled Garden grows fruit and vegetables. The Walled Garden leads into The Wild Flower Meadow and on to the Woodland Walk which takes you down the side of a tidal creek out on to the tidal marshes. My husband and I spent all day in this lovely garden. I found lots of inspiration here as I wrote four poems here called ‘Clinging On For Love’, ‘Shades Of Love’, ‘Fernella The Fern’ and ‘Dog Nonsense’. We left here when the garden closed at five thirty. If you are a garden fan then his garden is well worth visiting. Please Note: There are toilets here but no tearoom, so it is best to come prepared with a picnic and drinks.
6. Manor Wildlife Park
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4.0 based on 1,525 reviews
Reviewed By emmadancer - Carmarthenshire, United Kingdom
I haven’t been to manor wildlife park in a long time but I took my teenage goddaughter today and we absolutely loved it. She loves animals and wants to work with them when she’s older and we loved being able to feed the wallabies in the walkthrough area and we also loved the other walkthrough areas with the giant rabbits, goats , sheep and lemurs. The keeper in the lemur enclosure was lovely and told us all about them which Katy loved. I particularly loved the tigers, fantastic to see them up close and the rhinos, both endangered species . We spent over 3 hours there and had a lovely day, we’ll definitely be back over the school holidays. Lovely park and lovely atmosphere
7. Johnson’s off-road Limited
Motorcycle Trials Experience centre. Come and experience off-road motorcycle trials at Johnson’s off-road. We supply everything you need for a great experience. Whether you are local or looking for a holiday adventure you will have a great time learning and experiencing motorcycle trials first hand. We also have a shop selling new and used off-road bikes, parts and clothing.
