Tudor Merchant's House

Little boy dressed up in traditional Tudor costume

Important notice -

We’re working hard to reopen many of our places in Wales where it is safe to do so. However, Tudor Merchant’s House will remain closed for now.

Time travel to Tudor Tenby and discover what life was like at our 15th century merchant's house.

More about this place

Adults and two children taking an autumn walk amongst the trees

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

You'll find lots of places open now - over 40 houses, 135 gardens and parks, and hundreds of coastal and countryside sites. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. Please check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel. Read this article to find out how to book and what to expect from your visit.

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Things to see and do 

Lots of stock in the Tudor shop

The merchant's shop 

Much of the Tenby Tudor Merchant's shop stock was imported from overseas, including salt from France and Portugal, French linen and wine from Gascony.

Sitting by the fireplace in the kitchen

Bringing Tudor Tenby to life 

We've looked after the Tudor Merchant's House for nearly 75 years. To commemorate this anniversary, we're returning the interior to the way it may have looked in 1500.

A young boy plays with the replica Tudor toys on the hall floor

Exploring the house 

Play Tudor family fortunes, dress in period costume and see the best view of the harbour from the bedchamber window as you explore our special place.

A stylised view of late 1500s Tenby

The painted cloths 

The painted cloths on the walls in the Tudor Merchant's House show two important scenes from medieval and Tudor Tenby.

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What's on 

Upcoming events

Sorry, there are no upcoming events at this place.

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Shopping

Tenby harbour

Discover the guidebook 

Why did the Tudors break their egg shells in to tiny pieces? What was the 16th-century punishment for importing sub-standard spices? Which herb was thought to help memory and popular at weddings? Discover all this and much more about Tudor Merchant’s House in the guidebook; it’s available online, or you can pick up a copy during your visit.

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Learning

Learning about the merchant and Tudor dining at Tudor Merchant House, Tenby, Pembrokeshire.

Discover a different way to learn 

Our popular education programme gives schools and groups the opportunity to spend more time at the house.

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Our work

A close-up photo of the wall paintings

Conservation in action as Tudor Merchant’s House saves centuries-old artwork 

Vital conservation work to save centuries-old artwork has begun at the Tudor Merchant’s House.

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Places to stay

Exterior view of Treledydd Fawr Cottage

Holiday cottages in Pembrokeshire 

If you’re looking for a break away in Pembrokeshire, try one of the National Trust’s holiday cottages. Go on, be our guest.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Tudor Merchant's House on the National Trust Collections website

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