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Tudor festival to take place in Tenby where Henry VII sheltered
Tenby's National Trust Tudor Merchant's House is well known for giving an historic insight into the 15th century lives of the merchant and his family.
And just a few yards away underground is the tunnel through which the young Henry Tudor, the future Henry VII, escaped from Tenby during the Wars of the Roses.
After being besieged at Pembroke Castle, he took refuge in the house of Tenby's mayor, Thomas White, near St Mary's Church, before making his way to Tenby harbour through the tunnel, which begins underneath the building which now houses Boots the Chemist in High Street.
Pembrokeshire early music group, La Volta, wil be performing during the weekend. (Image: La Volta)
Tenby Tudor Weekend 2025 includes talks, a guided walk, a short play, early music and a quiz, as well as an opportunity try some Tudor crafts and cooking.
For more information, see call Anne on 01834 842730 or email tenbytownclerk@ .
The weekend takes place on Saturday June 21 and 22 and programme highlights include a Tudor painting demonstration by Terry John at the Tudor Merchant's House; a guided walk of Tudor Tenby; a Tudor crafts and cooking workshop for all, a play about Jasper Tudor; a Tudor Spice Trail talk and concerts of early music by La Volta.
