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Tenby
From Kiln Park
or Lydstep Beach 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. The narrow cobbled streets lined with
shops, cafés and restaurants are also reminders of this bygone age. Tenby did
not become a popular tourist destination until after the Victorians began
visiting the town for the health benefits they believed the resort offered. It
was popularised by Sir William Paxton, and in 1863, The Industrial revolution
arrived in the form of railways and shipping lanes and the tourist industry
truly boomed.The 13th Century castle walls mark out
Tenby's original boundary before it expanded
across the cliff tops and inroads of the local
area. The original walls included a number of
gatehouses and a large Barbican on the western
wall, which is now the Five Arches. The height
and depth of the wall was increased for the last
time in the 15th century. Today, the town walls
stand as a reminder of Tenby's ancient roots and
importance, both strategically and commercially,
over the last seven centuries.
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Parkland
right on the edge of a big golden sandy beach
you will find Kiln Park. 
