Tenby Castle

Tenby Castle is a castle ruin on a hill overlooking the Welsh coast, with a stone tower and sections of old walls still visible today. The remains sit on Castle Hill, which rises above the town harbor.

Norman forces built the fortress in the 12th century as a defense post along the coast. It faced multiple attacks from Welsh rulers during the medieval period, showing how important it was to hold this location.

The museum within the former castle grounds shares stories of the town's maritime past and how the harbor shaped daily life here. You can see how fishing and trade were central to what people did every day.

The site is open year-round and easy to reach on foot, with a path leading from the harbor through the town center up to the hill. The slopes are grassy and can get slippery in wet weather, so sturdy shoes are a good idea.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, the site served as a stronghold for those supporting the king, who held out through a long siege despite hardship. This chapter shows how the old walls remained strategically important long after they were first built.