Manorbier Bay · 400 yards from Manorbier
Red-tinged sand, a proper castle backdrop and a dependable beach break — the south coast's most characterful bay.
Beaches near Manorbier
There are 14 beaches within about 5 miles of Manorbier. The closest is Manorbier Bay, 400 yards away as the crow flies — further by road, because almost everything here is further by road.
3 of them have seasonal RNLI lifeguard cover: Tenby South Beach, Tenby North Beach and Tenby Castle Beach. Cover has a first and last day each year, so check the RNLI's own dates before you rely on it.
9 welcome dogs all year across the whole beach (Manorbier Bay, Church Doors Cove, Skrinkle Haven and 6 others); 3 are zoned — one end open all year, the bathing area restricted in season (Lydstep Haven, Tenby South Beach and Tenby Castle Beach). Of the others, 1 restrict dogs from 1 May to 30 September and 1 we genuinely cannot tell you either way. Signs at the access points are the authority, not us.
8 have a car park within half a mile. In July and August, arrive before ten or after four — Pembrokeshire beach car parks fill early and there is nowhere to overspill to.
| Beach | Distance | Dogs | Lifeguards | Car park | Toilets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manorbier Bay | 400 yards | All year | None | 550 m | 450 m |
| Church Doors Cove | 0.8 miles | All year | None | 1.3 km away | 1.3 km away |
| Skrinkle Haven | 0.9 miles | All year | None | 1.5 km away | 1.5 km away |
| Presipe Bay | 1.3 miles | All year | None | None nearby | 1.1 km away |
| Swanlake Bay | 1.4 miles | All year | None | 1.7 km away | None nearby |
| Lydstep Haven | 1.7 miles | Part of beach all year | None | None nearby | 500 m |
| Freshwater East | 2.6 miles | All year | None | 600 m | 500 m |
| Penally Beach | 4 miles | All year | None | At the beach | At the beach |
| Tenby South Beach | 4 miles | Part of beach all year | In season | 450 m | 500 m |
| Priory Bay, Caldey Island | 4 miles | May be restricted | None | None nearby | 600 m |
| Stackpole Quay | 5 miles | All year | None | 350 m | 300 m |
| Tenby Harbour Beach | 5 miles | All year | None | At the beach | At the beach |
| Tenby North Beach | 5 miles | Restricted in summer | In season | 350 m | At the beach |
| Tenby Castle Beach | 5 miles | Part of beach all year | In season | At the beach | At the beach |
Dog restrictions and lifeguard dates are set locally and do change. The signs at the beach access points are the authority — not this table.
Each of them, briefly
Church Doors Cove · 0.8 miles from Manorbier
The gothic rock arch next to Skrinkle Haven — a tiny cove framed by one of the most photographed formations in the county.
Skrinkle Haven · 0.9 miles from Manorbier
Two limestone coves split by the Church Doors arch, reached by a long steel staircase — spectacular, awkward and tide-dependent.
Presipe Bay · 1.3 miles from Manorbier
Red sandstone drama east of Manorbier — a low-tide beach under toothed cliffs, earned by steps.
Swanlake Bay · 1.4 miles from Manorbier
A sandy bay between Freshwater East and Manorbier with no road access at all — usually empty, and entirely tide-dependent.
Lydstep Haven · 1.7 miles from Manorbier
A wide sheltered south-facing bay between Tenby and Manorbier, sitting inside a private holiday park — check access before you go.
Freshwater East · 2.6 miles from Manorbier
A sheltered, dune-backed crescent facing south — easy parking, safe paddling and far fewer people than Tenby.
Penally Beach · 4 miles from Manorbier
Tenby South Beach's quiet continuation — the same mile of golden sand, minus the deckchairs.
Tenby South Beach · 4 miles from Manorbier
A mile and a half of dune-backed sand towards Giltar Point, with Caldey Island floating offshore — Tenby's family workhorse.
Priory Bay, Caldey Island · 4 miles from Manorbier
The monks' white-sand landing beach — reached by boat from Tenby, and unlike anywhere else in the county.
Stackpole Quay · 5 miles from Manorbier
Reputedly Britain's smallest harbour, with a National Trust car park, café and toilets — and the start of the walk to Barafundle.
Tenby Harbour Beach · 5 miles from Manorbier
The postcard itself — small sheltered sands inside Tenby's pastel harbour, best at high tide.
Tenby North Beach · 5 miles from Manorbier
The postcard one: harbour, Goscar Rock and sheltered sand beneath the pastel town.
Tenby Castle Beach · 5 miles from Manorbier
The small beach between Castle Hill and St Catherine's Island — rockpools, the lifeboat station, and a low-tide walk to the fort.
Places to stay in Manorbier
Best for Families
Manorbier · Sleeps 8
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Beach village with direct access onto the private sands of Lydstep Haven, an indoor pool and sweeping bay views between Tenby and Manorbier.
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Best Luxury Stay
Manorbier · Sleeps 4
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Elegant lodges with private hot tubs, fast Wi-Fi and EV charging at Manorbier, minutes from the castle, the beach and Tenby.
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from £685/week
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Manorbier · Sleeps 2 · 1 bed
This delightful property is located in the heart of Manorbier village and is the perfect spot to enjoy the best of Pembrokeshire. There is a local pub shop and Manorbier Castle all within 350 metres of the property and the beach is 0.5 miles away. Manorbier is quieter than the ne
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