36 Spotlight on...
TenbyTenby's golden beaches,
picturesque harbour and
ample holiday
accommodation make it one
of Britain's most popular
tourist destinations.
The town is home to around
5,000 people, but the population
swells to 50,000 in the summer as
visitors come to enjoy the town and
the surrounding area.
Yet Tenby retains its distinctive
charm. It's one of 14 Conservation
Areas in the Pembrokeshire Coast
National Park, meaning it's been
identified as a place with a special
character and appearance that
should be conserved and enhanced.
Among
its features
are the
remains of
the castle on
Castle Hill;
the Norman walls
which were built to defend the
town, and can still be seen and the
harbour - the source of the town's
prosperity from the Middle Ages
onwards. The Tudor Merchant's
House, (pictured above) managed
by the National Trust, shows how a
Tenby merchant might have lived in
the 16th century.
At the end of the 18th century,
hard on the heels of Brighton, Tenby
became fashionable as a bathing
resort and over the next decades
the streetscape was largely rebuilt �
much of the town's well-preserved
character and charm date from this
period.
In more recent times, buildings
in the town have been conserved
and enhanced under the National
Park Authority's Historic
Townscheme Partnership, which is
in its 21st anniversary year in 2009.
Funding is available to property
owners in the Conservation Area to
improve their buildings using
traditional styles and materials.
Between 1988 and 2008, nearly
�4.5m of conservation work was
generated in Tenby through the
partnership, with 237 properties
receiving grants covering everything
from shop
front repairs
to chimney
stacks.
Rob
Scourfield is
the National
Park
Authority's Building Conservation
Officer. He said: "Conserving an
area doesn't mean no change is
allowed, but it does mean any
changes should enhance the
character of the area, not spoil it in
any way.
"Change can often be
managed in a sympathetic way and
we are always happy to discuss
proposals at an early date.
"We are committed to
conserving our historic towns and
villages as they are just as
important to the character of the
National Park as the natural
landscape. We are fortunate to
have the support of Tenby people
in helping us retain their town's
historic character and appeal."
Three Tenby projects made it to the
finals of the National Park Award in
2008.
The awards recognise the people
and organisations who carry out
projects which support the National
Park Authority's purposes in looking
after the Park.
A Special Award was given to the
RNLI for the new Tenby Lifeboat
Station, for the sensitive construction
of the building in a prominent
location alongside the old lifeboat
station in the Conservation Area.
Pembrokeshire County Council's
recent improvement of Croft Garden,
an open space for residents and
visitors with stunning views across
North Beach, was awarded a Highly
Commended in the category
Promotion of public
enjoyment/understanding of the Park.
Commended in the Conservation
or enhancement of the built
environment category was a new
residential development on the
harbourside in Crackwell Street.
Judges felt its design was sympathetic
to the area. To find out more about
the awards log onto
www.pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk
Caldey Island
The monastic island of Caldey, a
short boat ride from Tenby, is also a
National Park Conservation Area.
Famous for its impressive abbey
and owned by the Cistercian
monks who live and work there, it
is well worth a day trip.
This year a new footpath has
been opened on Caldey, with help
from National Park Voluntary
Wardens.
The Quarry Loop, about 1/2km,
runs along the top of an old
limestone quarry. Its addition
means there are now more than
4km of signed walking routes on
the island.
National Park Ranger Tim Jones
said: "We couldn't have done this
work without the co-operation of
Ben Childs and the Caldey Estate,
the boatmen and our volunteers."
See our Fun Page on
page 18 to find out about the
Tenby Discovery Trail
National Park Conservation Areas
Angle, Caerfarchell, Caldey Island, Little Haven,
Manorbier, Newport, Newport Parrog, Porthclew,
Porthgain, Saundersfoot, Solva, St Davids, Tenby,
Trefin
19th ~ 26th
SEPTEMBER 2009
An exciting programme featuring
JACQUI DANKWORTH
CATRIN FINCH
THE ALLEGRI STRING
QUARTET
MASSED MALE CHOIRS
OF WEST WALES
and many other International
and Welsh artists
www.tenbyartsfest.co.uk
tel: 01834 845341
Enjoy picturesque Tenby
in Festive mood
� 29 dinos and
woodland trail
� Indoor and Outdoor
Adventure playgrounds
� Free 18 hole volcanic
adventure golf
Daily activities vary to include:
Dino Crafts, Fossil Hunt, Puppet Show,
Pat-A-Pet, Family Frolics, Treasure Hunt,
Children's Street Entertainer
3 Soft play Areas � Orbiter Cars
Computersaurus Alley � Astra Slide � Disco
Boats � Motorised Tractors � Super Jumper
Trampoline � Off Roader Course
Jungle Climb � Guinea Pig Farm
Labyrinth � Family Games Garden
New for 2009 A new
Tyrannosaurus Rex is
arriving!
The Dinosaur Park,
Gumfreston, Tenby SA70 8RB
Tel: 01834 845272
Situated on B4318
Sageston to Tenby road
www.thedinosaurpark.co.uk
Celebrati
ng our 15th
Birthday
1994-2009
� Dramatic habitat displays of reptiles and amphibians from around the world
� Exotic creepy crawlies � Pembrokeshire's Marine Life
OPEN ALL YEAR - DAILY DURING PEAK SEASON
Near North Beach Car Park, Narberth Road,Tenby 01834 844498
www.silentworld.org.uk info@silentworld.org.uk
1989 - 2009
20th AnniversaryYear
Near North Beach Car Park, Narberth Road,Tenby 01834 844498
www.silentworld.org.uk info@silentworld.org.uk
National Park Awards
Did you know?
The National Park is
home to more than
23,000 people.
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