Step onto Caldey Island and discover a place far from everyday, where red squirrels dart among the trees and seals rest on the rocks.
Explore historic buildings, wander through peaceful woodlands, picnic on sandy beaches, and enjoy handmade chocolate and the scent of Caldey Lavender Perfume
At Caldey Island you can discover a place far from everyday, where red squirrels dart among the trees and seals rest on the rocks.
Explore historic buildings, wander through peaceful woodlands, picnic on sandy beaches, and enjoy handmade chocolate and shortbread or the perfume of Caldey Lavender made on the island.
Caldey Island 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.
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.
Green Coast Award beach. Cafe, toilets and the Caldey Island shop. The island welcomes well behaved dogs on leads.
Sailings & ticket information
Boats depart from Tenby Harbour. Tickets are available from the blue Caldey Island ticket office in Castle Square.
Tickets can only be purchased on the day of travel due to the nature of the island; sailings may be cancelled if sea conditions are unsuitable.
Crossing time is approximately 20 minutes. All vessels are fully licensed and certified by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and carry the required lifesaving and firefighting equipment.
The boats are traditionally built wooden vessels owned and operated by local skippers with extensive experience in the waters around the island.
