A taste of medieval life is on offer to visitors this half term.
The Tudor Merchant’s House in Tenby, one of Wales’ oldest surviving townhouses, offers a hands-on immersive experience into 15th-century life.
Built in the late 1400s and owned by the National Trust since 1938, the house tells the story of Tenby during its heyday as a busy trading port.
It once belonged to a merchant who imported goods such as salt, linen, and French wine.
Although there are no special half-term events planned for May 2026, the property offers a range of family-friendly activities throughout the season.
Children can dress up in replica Tudor clothing in the bedchamber, play with period-appropriate toys, and explore the merchant’s shop, kitchen, hall, and living quarters.
Visitors can also step into the herb garden and see the garderobe, a three-storey medieval toilet tower.
The National Trust has designed the experience to be interactive and educational, allowing visitors to touch and engage with the displays.
Newly-installed replica furniture and wall hangings in the first-floor hall add to the immersive atmosphere.
Admission is free for National Trust members.
Non-member prices, including Gift Aid, are £7 for adults, £3.50 for children aged 5–17 (under 5s go free), £17.50 for a family of two adults and up to three children, and £10.50 for one adult and up to three children.
The house typically opens at 11am, with closing times varying by season.
Last entry is usually at 3.30pm.
It is not open every day, so visitors are advised to check the National Trust website or call 01646 623110 before arriving.
Entry is via Quay Hill from Tudor Square, with Tenby train station located about half a mile away.
Parking is available at pay-and-display or multi-storey car parks outside the town walls.
Visitors should note that there are no toilets on-site and the attraction is not fully accessible.
There are steps and stairs throughout the building.
While some visitors with mobility aids have managed the stairs with care, the Tudor Merchant’s House may not be suitable for all.
There is also no café or shop on site.
For families looking to extend their day out, the National Trust suggests combining a visit with Colby Woodland Garden near Amroth, which offers explorer backpacks and other activities throughout the season as part of its half-term programme.
Colby’s activities run from April 8 to July 12, 2026.
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