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  Tenby - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tenby (Welsh: Dinbych-y-Pysgod, "little town of the fishes") is a town in Pembrokeshire, West Wales, lying on Carmarthen Bay.
Attractions in Tenby include four kilometres of beaches, the 13th-century town walls, the Five Arches barbican, the 15th-century St. Mary's Church, the Tudor Merchant's House, a museum and art gallery, and the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, part of Britain's only coastal National Park.
Boats sail from Tenby's harbour to the monastic Caldey Island while St Catherine's Island is linked to the town at low tide.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tenby   (152 words)

  
 Walled Towns Friendship Circle
Tenby is both a mediaeval walled town and one of Wales' favourite seaside resorts, in the only coastal National Park in Britain.
Tenby is in a corner of Carmarthen Bay, sheltered by Caldey Island, an ancient religious settlement and today the home of a Cistercian community of monks who welcome visitors to the seclusion and rugged beauty of their refuge.
Tenby is a centre for touring Pembrokeshire, a county of great beauty, rugged coastline, valleys and hills, secluded beaches and excellent golf courses.
www.walledtowns.com /wtfc/towninfo/wales/tenby.html   (388 words)

  
 Tenby travel guide - Wikitravel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Tenby is one of Wales' premier tourist spots, and is located on the south Pembrokeshire coast, about fifty miles west of Swansea.
Then, with the influx of wealthy merchant families from Swansea, Cardiff and further afield, Tenby was suddenly in a vogue, and the town's appeal as a picturesque spa has remained ever since.
Although Tenby is one of Wales' most popular holiday destinations, it has resisted over commercialization and remains a very elegant and pleasant family holiday venue.
wikitravel.org /en/Tenby   (533 words)

  
 Tenby Castle
Later attacks on the town of Tenby do not seem to have affected the castle which had probably fallen into disrepair by the 14th century.
While the castle at Tenby is impressive because of its striking position, the medieval town defences are magnificent in their strength and the extent of their preservation.
Tenby was attacked in 1187 and again in 1260, when Llywelyn the Last sacked the town during his campaigns in the south-west.
www.castlewales.com /tenby.html   (799 words)

  
 BBC - South West Wales - Useful Links - Tenby
Eighteen football teams are run by Tenby AFC these include an under 8's starter group, junior and youth teams (boys, giirls and mixed), two senior mens sides and senior ladies.
Tenby has had a lifeboat since 1852 and the current boat is named Sir Galahad.
Founded in 1878, Tenby museum is one of the oldest independent museums in Wales.
www.bbc.co.uk /wales/southwest/webguide/pages/tenby.shtml   (536 words)

  
 GENUKI: Pigot & Co South Wales 1844
Tenby appears to have been a place of great strength, from the remains of its walls, towers, and castle, the latter a venerable remnant of antiquity.
The principal advantages enjoyed by Tenby over other seabathing places, consist in the variety of its aspect and delightful views, the strength and clearness of the salt water the firmness and extent of its sands, purity of its air, and freedom from the smoke of works, and the noise and confusion of more frequented sea-ports.
Tenby is governed by a mayor, four aldermen and twelve councillors, with the usual assistant officers.
www.genuki.org.uk /big/wal/PEM/Tenby/Pigot1844.html   (908 words)

  
 Tenby: Touring Wales on Britannia
Situated on a narrow, rocky promontory, the town of Tenby is full of medieval streets lying snugly against the ruins of the 13th century town walls, much of which survive.
Originally a Norse settlement, Tenby became a Welsh stronghold in the ninth century; its name means "little fort of fishes" ("Pysgod" coming from the Latin "Pisces").
The famous painter Augustus John was born in Tenby in 1878.
www.britannia.com /tours/wales/tenby.html   (321 words)

  
 Tenby Holiday Apartments, Holiday accommodation in Tenby Pembrokeshire Wales UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Tenby Apartments' combine high quality 4 star holiday accommodation with the finest Tenby sea and Tenby harbour views.
Tenby is South Pembrokeshire's largest town offering splendid architecture within the Tudor town walls, 4 golden beaches and a picturesque harbour overlooked by Castle Hill.
Tenby is ideally suited for all age groups and tastes for holidays on the beach or as a base to tour Britains only coastal National Park.
www.tenbyapartments.co.uk   (115 words)

  
 Tenby Guest House Bed and Breakfast
Tenby: Clement Dale Guest House, Pembrokeshire Wales for bed and breakfast (B&B) accommodation
Clement Dale Guest House was built during the late 1800s and still retains a traditional charm from the period.
We are superbly located very near to Tenby's town centre and the South Beach with a large car park close by.
www.clementdale-guest-house-tenby.20m.com   (215 words)

  
 Tenby Wales Pembrokeshire - Virtual Tenby.co.uk the only independent guide to Tenby Pembrokeshire in Wales uk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Tenby - Everything you need to know about the town of Tenby is right here.
Walls floodlighting plan progressing Plans to illuminate the town walls in Tenby could initially see a scheme where just the arches are lit, before expanding the scheme further.
You'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to deciding where to stay in Tenby, but with top quality caravan and camping sites, welcoming B&B's, Guest houses, charming cottages, seafront hotels in Tenby, there's something to suit everyone.
www.virtualtenby.co.uk   (278 words)

  
 Tenby House Hotel in the center of Tenby
Tenby's South beach is one of Wales most spectacular with stunning views across Caldey Island.
Both Tenby and Saundersfoot are fringed with golden sand and are ideal for children.
Pembrokeshire’s beaches are world famous and many thousands of past holidaymakers have fond memories of playing on the safe, warm expanses, golden sandy coves and beaches found around the colourful 180 miles of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.
www.tenbyhousehotel.com /attract.htm   (709 words)

  
 Tenby travel guide
Tenby is an old fashioned beach resort filled with beautiful long sandy beaches.
The city goes back to the 9th century and because of the strategic importance many castles were built in the area.
Tenby is an excellent base for doing walks along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path.
www.world66.com /europe/unitedkingdom/wales/tenby   (155 words)

  
 Tenby Hotels, Guesthouses and other accommodation
Tenby's premiere 4 star Guest House, situated in the heart of Tenby town.
Tenby has magnificent panoramic sea views, with shopping, beaches, restaurants, golfing, fishing and castles all near by.
Wychwood is a large Country House with sea-views in the village of Penally, 15 minutes walk from the end of Tenby's south beach, and situated between two golf courses.
www.tenbyguide.com /guesthouses.asp   (947 words)

  
 ******Glenholme - Tenby*******
Tenby's roots date back to the time of the Norman Conquest when the county was invaded and colonised in around 1093.
Much of the medieval castle walls, built by the Pembrokeshire Earls in 1264 to fortify the town from Welsh rebellion, have survived intact to the present day.
For more on Tenby's attractions including castles and gardens go to attractions after you click here.
www.glenholmetenby.org.uk /tenby.htm   (269 words)

  
 Tenby 4 star guest house bed & breakfast accommodation - Tenby,Pembrokeshire,Wales,UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Tenby 4 star guest house bed & breakfast accommodation - Tenby,Pembrokeshire,Wales,UK Tenby's premiere 4 star Sunny Bank Guest House Hotel accommodation in Pembrokeshire Wales UK is. highly recommended for its accommodation,hospitality, cleanliness, and.
Located in the heart of Tenby, ideal for your holiday or shortbreak.
Tenby has superb beaches, restaurants, and Caldey Island.
www.sunny-bank.co.uk   (113 words)

  
 Tenby Golf Club - Tenby Wales
Tenby Golf Club, founded in 1888, has the oldest course in Wales and is recognised as one of the best championship links courses in the country.
The picturesque views of Caldey and the coastline make it difficult to concentrate on golf but concentration is an essential ingredient is this challenging course is to be mastered.
Tenby is located in the South-West corner of Wales in the beautiful county of Pembrokeshire.
www.milford.co.uk /wales/leisure/tgc-01.html   (285 words)

  
 Tenby Hotels
Roger, Bryony and Jonathan welcome you to the Tenby Blue Dolphin Hotel which is in the walled seaside town of Tenby in the Pembrokeshire coastal national park.
We are positioned one minute walk from Tudor square in the centre of Tenby and a one minute stroll to the beautiful Tenby south beach with the views of Caldey Island, St Catherine's and Giltar Point.
On the outskirts of Tenby there is Heatherton park, Oakwood, The Dinosaur park, Folly farm, Tenby golf club, Trefloyne golf club, sea fishing and coarse fishing, quad bikes, horse riding, boat trips in the summer months.
www.blue-dolphin.co.uk   (161 words)

  
 Tenby bed and breakfast, cottage and self catering accommodation, Tenby guest houses, hotels & other holiday ...
Tenby bed and breakfast, cottage and self catering accommodation, Tenby guest houses, hotels & other holiday accommodation and places to stay in Tenby.
Tenby holiday accommodation and places to stay including bed and breakfast (B&B) in Tenby, cottages, guest houses, hotels in Tenby, chalets, holiday lets, flats & apartments, camp sites & caravan parks.
Tenby (in the county of Pembrokeshire, WALES, United Kingdom) - Accommodation At A Glance
www.gocoastal.co.uk /resort_guides/tenby   (1263 words)

  
 Tenby Arts Festival. It will ensure your holiday in Tenby is both magical & memorable.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
It will ensure your holiday in Tenby is both magical and memorable.
That view of the fifteenth Tenby Arts Festival was certainly shared by many of the thousands of people who enjoyed eight days of unparalled entertainment.
The quantity, quality and diversity of the programme attracted large,often sell-out, audiences for nearly all of the events and feedback indicated that the level of appreciation was higher than ever before..
www.tenbyartsfest.co.uk   (148 words)

  
 south wales pembrokeshire national park landscape commercial stock photo library
Pembrokeshire National Park South Wales landscape pictures of the walled town of tenby a south coast resort.
Pictures of tenby castle and the sandy north and south beaches.
Pictures of tenby harbour and the colourful fishing boats and yachts.
www.uk-photo-library.co.uk /wales/tenby/tenby.html   (122 words)

  
 Viscount Tenby - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Viscount Tenby, of Bulford in the County of Pembroke, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom.
As of 2006 the title is held by his younger son, the third Viscount, who succeeded his elder brother in 1983.
Lord Tenby is one of the ninety elected hereditary peers that remain in the House of Lords after the passing of the House of Lords Act 1999, and sits as a cross-bencher.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Viscount_Tenby   (170 words)

  
 Tenby Golf Club - Golfing breaks in Wales
Golf of some sort or other was undoubtedly played in Wales many years before the Tenby club began in 1888 - indeed, the Mayor of Tenby is recorded as adjourning a court to get to a game in 1875 - but this is where the first properly constituted club in Wales was formed.
Natural golfing terrain of sea-washed turf and sandy dunes, a medieval walled town close by and a view that includes the monastery island of Caldy to remind you of tranquillity.
That's if you have any breath left because Tenby gets at you from the opening hole which is 466 yards par four into the prevailing wind that dominates the early holes.
www.golfinwales-golfbreaks.com /golf-clubs/tenby-golf-club.htm   (218 words)

  
 Tenby Sailing Club, The Harbour, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, West Wales.
Tenby Sailing Club, The Harbour, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, West Wales.
Tenby Open Dinghy Meeting, 29th April 2006 - The Pictures.
Tenby Sailing Club as a Venue for Major Events.
www.tenbysailingclub.org.uk   (251 words)

  
 Knowhere: Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Inside Information, Hookup Spots and Stuff Only Locals Know
Hmmm, most Tenby residents will agree that the top places to be "seen" when you're 15 are the phone boxes in Warren St and the benches outside the cinema, but no respecting tenbyite would be wearing Kappa.
Tenby is "lacking" a good 'Cafe Bar' scene or pre-pub hang outs.
You can use the add an event form to tell us about events happening in Tenby.
www.knowhere.co.uk /3555.html   (798 words)

  
 Welcome to Harbour Gallery Tenby
C.V. The Harbour Gallery, Tenby which opened in 1988 is run by artist John Cahill and shows his distinctive detailed work which depicts rural and coastal landscapes of Pembrokeshire.
John graduated from Portsmouth Polytechnic in 1976 with a B.A.(Hons) and went on to obtain a Masters Degree from the Royal College of Art, Painting School in 1980.
We will be adding different types of work e.g.etchings,oil paintings over the next month or so...
www.tenbyharbourgallery.co.uk   (116 words)

  
 Tenby Carriage Rides, Tenby - South Wales - UK Attraction
Tenby Horse and Carriage Rides have been running for over ten years and are a charming established feature of the town.
Visitors can take a half hour carriage ride, with an experienced carriage driver who will point out interesting aspects of Tenby, and answer any questions you may have about the town’s history.
Each ride starts at St. Mary’s Church in the town centre and can be booked from this location.
www.ukattraction.com /south-wales/tenby-carriage-rides.htm   (156 words)

  
 Tenby Museum & Art Gallery   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Tenby Museum and Art Gallery now has a brand new web site and you will automatically be redirected to www.tenbymuseum.org.uk in 3 seconds.
Tenby Museum and Art Gallery has an extensive collection of works by Augustus and Gwen John, Nina Hammnett, David Jones, John Piper, Arthur Giardelli, John Knapp-Fisher and EJ Head.
It has an exhibition of local natural history, including pre-history and geology, and exhibits of Tenby through the ages.
www.tenbymuseum.free-online.co.uk   (92 words)

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