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Things to do in Tenby

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Things to do in Tenby

The best holidays are planned around great days out. Here's what's on the doorstep in Tenby, from big-ticket attractions to rainy-day savers.

Showing museums, aquariums and attractions with indoor areas — the ones that work whatever the forecast.

Museums & Galleries

Tudor Merchant's House

0.2 mi from Tenby

Tudor Merchant's House

This is a 15th-century merchant's house in the heart of historic Tenby, letting you step into the world of a successful merchant and his family in 1500, when the fine three-storey...

Tenby Museum & Art Gallery

0.3 mi from Tenby

Tenby Museum & Art Gallery

Tenby Museum and Art Gallery, located in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, South West Wales, is the oldest independent museum in Wales. Established in 1878, the museum has a collection of loca... — Wikipedia

Amgueddfa Cyflymder - Museum of Land Speed

8 mi from Tenby

Amgueddfa Cyflymder - Museum of Land Speed

The Museum of Land Speed in Pendine tells the story of Pendine Sands and the iconic land speed records set there, making it a family-friendly stop whether you're curious about moto...

Wilson Museum

8.8 mi from Tenby

Wilson Museum

Independent museum in Wales, United Kingdom

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Pembroke Museum

9.2 mi from Tenby

Pembroke Museum

Local museum in Pembroke

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Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre

10.6 mi from Tenby

Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre

Museum in Pembroke Dock, Wales, United Kingdom

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Cartref Dylan Thomas - Dylan Thomas Boathouse

12.6 mi from Tenby

Cartref Dylan Thomas - Dylan Thomas Boathouse

The Dylan Thomas Boathouse in Laugharne was the writer's last home, set overlooking the Tâf estuary, and is now run as one of the CofGâr family of museums. Inside you'll find authe...

Dylan Thomas Boathouse

12.6 mi from Tenby

Dylan Thomas Boathouse

The Boathouse in Laugharne, Wales, was where Dylan Thomas lived with his family during his last four years between 1949 and 1953. The house is set in a cliff overlooking the Tâf es... — Wikipedia

Haverfordwest Museum

14.6 mi from Tenby

Haverfordwest Museum

Local history museum in Haverfordwest, Wales, United Kingdom

Milford Haven Museum

14.7 mi from Tenby

Milford Haven Museum

Milford Haven Museum tells the story of this Pembrokeshire coastal town, with exhibits covering the local fishing industry, the waterways, and the darker history of Milford Haven's...

Penrhos Cottage

15.8 mi from Tenby

Penrhos Cottage

Penrhos Cottage is a carefully preserved thatched cottage, or ‘Ty Unos’, unique in Pembrokeshire — a type of dwelling that could once be built overnight on land claimed as far as a...

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Scolton Manor Museum

16 mi from Tenby

Scolton Manor Museum

Historic house museum, Wales, United Kingdom

Amgueddfa Sir Gâr - Carmarthenshire Museum

23 mi from Tenby

Amgueddfa Sir Gâr - Carmarthenshire Museum

Carmarthenshire Museum sits in Abergwili, Carmarthenshire, Wales, in the historical palace and gardens of the bishops of St. Davids. It's part of the CofGâr family of five museums...

Parc Howard Museum

23.3 mi from Tenby

Parc Howard Museum

Parc Howard Museum is one of five CofGâr museums run by Carmarthenshire County Council, and it tells the story of Llanelli's industrial past alongside an extensive collection of th...

Tom Mathias Museum

26.5 mi from Tenby

Tom Mathias Museum

Memorial to Cilgerran photographer Tom Mathias featuring a rotating gallery of his work.

Theme Parks

Heatherton World of Activities

2.7 mi from Tenby

Heatherton World of Activities

Heatherton World of Activities is a large outdoor and indoor activity park near Tenby in Pembrokeshire, offering everything from the Dragon Slide, hedge maze and Tree Tops Trail to...

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Zoos & Wildlife

The British Bird of Prey Centre

19.8 mi from Tenby

The British Bird of Prey Centre

The British Bird of Prey Centre is the UK's only attraction dedicated entirely to native British birds of prey, based near Llandyfaelog in Carmarthenshire. You'll watch owls, red k...

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Where to stay near Tenby

Places to stay within easy reach of these days out.

Plan it day by day

Create a free account and hit "Save to my trip" on anything below — then assign each one to a day of your holiday so the whole week is sorted before you pack. And if you haven't booked yet, see our guide to holidays in Tenby for the best places to stay.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best things to do in Tenby?

The list below shows attractions nearby with distances from Tenby.

What can we do in Tenby when it rains?

Museums, galleries and aquariums are your friends — filter the list below by category and keep a couple in reserve for wet days.

More ways to explore

Not booked yet? See the best places to stay in Tenby.