Caldey Island near Tenby Information at Ask Taff,includes full description.

An island of peace and tranquility, and unspoiled natural beauty.

Three miles across the calm waters of Caldey Sound lies the monastery and its little sister, the bird and sea sanctuary of St.Margaret's. Monks of one sort or another have lived and worked on Caldey for some 1500 years.

How to get there

A fleet of boats runs to the island from Tenby Harbour from Easter to October. These boats which are strictly supervised by the Ministry of Transport, are owned by local boatmen, many of whom are members of the crew of the Tenby Lifeboat.
Tickets are obtained from the Caldey Island Kiosk at the top of Tenby Harbour. The ticket price includes return boat fare and landing fees. You can travel and return on any boat.
Boats run every 15 minutes between 9.30am and 5.00pm - 6.00pm Monday - Friday. Also on Saturdays from mid-May to mid September between 11.00am and 4.00pm. The island is closed on Sundays. At high tide all boats leave from the harbour and at low water from the landing stage on Castle Beach.
Crossing time is about 20 minutes.
All sailing's subject to weather and sea conditions.

ISLAND FACILITIES

Refreshments. The village tea gardens, provide a comprehensive selection of light refreshments.
Toilets. Near the village Post Office.
Shops. Gift Shop, Perfumery, Post Office & Museum.
Video Interpretation Centre. Continuous showing: Caldey Island and life in the Monastery.
Guided Walks. Featuring Caldey's heritage, historic churches and Old Priory - see notice at the Post Office.
Holy Mass for Visitors. Every Tuesday at 2.30pm in the Abbot's Chapel. Mass may sometimes be available on other days. See notice at Post Office.
Lighthouse. Limited tours may be starting soon. Call for information, or see notice at Post Office.
Dogs. Are allowed on the island, but must be kept on a lead at all times.

Caldey is a private island owned by the Reformed Cistercian Community. Visitors are asked to respect the privacy of the monastery enclosure. Boat owners are reminded that landing at Caldey from craft other than those in the Caldey Pool requires permission of the Abbot.

If you are unable to visit the island you are assured of a warm welcome at the Caldey Shop on Quay Hill, Tenby, which stocks the full range of quality Caldey products.

For further information

01834 844 453
01834 842 296
01834 842 879
01834 842 649