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Tudor Merchant's House
Time travel to Tudor Tenby and discover what life was like at our 15th century merchant's house.
Tudor Merchant's House, Quay Hill, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, SA70 7BX
Important notice
On wet days our house can be quite busy. We are usually quieter in the afternoons. (Last entry 3.30pm).
Opening times for 22 April 2025
Asset Opening time House 11:00 - 16:00 Please note: no toilet.
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Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £7.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £3.50 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £17.50 Family ( 1 adult and up to 3 children) £10.50 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
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- Braille (guide or menu)
- Induction loop
- Large print (guide or menu)
- Steps/uneven terrain
- By road
Parking: Parking: very limited on-street parking within town walls. July to August: pay and display car parks only or park and ride (charge including members)
- On foot
Follow finger post from Tudor Square by Lifeboat Tavern, or from Bridge Street or Crackwell Street
- By train
Tenby ½ mile
- By bus
Local services from surrounding areas, drop off at town walls, ¼ mile. Bus timetable available on Pembrokeshire County Council website.
- Cycling
Tudor Merchant's House, Quay Hill, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, SA70 7BX
Planning your visit
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Visiting the Tudor Merchant's House
Discover the home of a prosperous Tudor trader at the Tudor Merchant’s house. Find out what Tudor life was like for a popular trader of the Middle Ages at this special place.
Highlights
Tudor house
A 15th-century merchant's house in the heart of historic Tenby.
Things to see and do
Article
Visiting the Tudor Merchant's House
Discover the home of a prosperous Tudor trader at the Tudor Merchant’s house. Find out what Tudor life was like for a popular trader of the Middle Ages at this special place.
Article
Volunteering at the Tudor Merchant’s House
We rely on volunteers to help with the many different areas of the garden we look after, which means there are plenty of interesting roles to consider.
Top trails
Trail
Lydstep cliffs and caverns walk
A great clifftop walk for wildlife watching plus sweeping views out to sea, and you may even be lucky enough to spot dolphins or porpoises offshore.
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Stackpole Byre 2
A cosy retreat complete with a log-burner, perfect after bracing walks along the nearby cliffs.
Upcoming events
Event
Gŵyl Archaeoleg / Festival of Archaeology
Dysgwch sut oedd bywyd yn Nhŷ’r Masnachwr Tuduraidd drwy ein canfyddiadau archaeolegol / Discover what life was like in the Tudor Merchants House through archaeological finds
Event
Drysau Agored Cymru /Open Doors Wales
Mynediad am ddim i Dŷ’r Masnachwr Tuduraidd Hanesyddol yng nghalon Dinbych-y-pysgod / Free entry to the historic Tudor Merchant’s House in the heart of Tenby.
About Tudor Merchant's House
Step into the world of a successful merchant and his family in 1500, when this fine three-storey house had just been built. Discover the merchant's shop and working kitchen on the ground floor. The first-floor hall is decorated with colourful wall hangings and replica Tudor furniture. Note: no toilet
History
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History of the Tudor Merchant’s House
In Tudor times, Tenby was a hub for overseas trade importing a wide variety of stock, including salt, linen and wine from France.