A VISIT TO
CALDEY ISLAND
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A
pleasant boat trip from Tenby Harbour takes you
to this beautiful and fascinating island.
Caldey
has been inhabited since the Stone Age, and has
been home to various orders of monks since Celtic
times. It is now owned by monks of the Cistercian
Order, whose picturesque monastery overlooks the
Village Green and the pretty cottages of the
islanders.
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You can explore the
historic Old Priory and the medieval churches of
St David and St Illtud, or join the free guided
walk for a closer look at the island's heritage.
You may like to drop in at the Video Centre to
find out more about life in the Monastery.
Visitors are also welcome to attend the one of
the short chanted services in the Abbey Church,
which form part of the daily prayer life of the
monks.
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In the village you can buy the perfumes,
chocolate and shortbread made on the island. The
Village Post Office is also a museum giving an
interesting insight into Caldey's history.
Postcards and special covers are franked with the
Caldey Island handstamp.
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A walk up to the Lighthouse opens up spectacular
panoramic views of the Pembrokeshire Coast, Tenby
and the Preseli Hills, the Gower Peninsula and
Lundy Island.
How
To Get There
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Or you may prefer
simply to relax on the expansive sandy beach at
Priory Bay, perhaps enjoy an unhurried snack at
the Tea Gardens, or take a leisurely picnic in
the peaceful, pollution-free surroundings of this
unique island.
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