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Practical Tips for Visiting Tenby with a Dog
๐ฌ๐งTenby, United KingdomยทUpdated 27 July 2026
Tenby is a rewarding place to bring a dog, but two things need planning: the seasonal beach dog rules, which are enforced, and the post-Brexit paperwork for bringing a dog into Great Britain. Get both right and this is one of west Wales' easiest dog holidays.
Bringing your dog into Great Britain (post-Brexit)
Since Brexit, Great Britain no longer accepts the EU Pet Passport for entry. Dogs arriving from the EU need a GB Animal Health Certificate (AHC) issued by an official vet within 10 days of travel, plus a microchip and a valid rabies vaccination, and dogs also need an approved tapeworm (Echinococcus) treatment recorded 24 to 120 hours before arrival. A GB pet passport issued in Great Britain is also valid. Arrange this with your vet before you leave, as it cannot be done on arrival.
Planning around the beach dog rules
From 1 May to 30 September, North Beach has a total dog ban, while Castle Beach and the town end of South Beach have partial bans in signed areas. The quiet Penally (eastern) end of South Beach stays open to dogs all year, and outside the summer season all the beaches reopen to dogs. Breaches can bring a fixed penalty notice (reported at 75 pounds) and byelaw fines of up to 500 pounds, though the council has trialled warnings first, so always read the signs and maps at each beach on arrival.
When to visit and the weather
Tenby has a mild, oceanic climate, wetter and cooler than the English south coast, with frost-rare winters and warm rather than hot summers. Spring and autumn are ideal for a dog: the weather is gentle, the town is calmer, and the beach dog bans are either not yet in force or already lifted. If you come in July or August, simply build the day around early and late walks and the year-round Penally end of South Beach, and you will barely notice the restrictions.
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- 1.Sort your dog's GB Animal Health Certificate with your vet before you leave home; it must be issued within 10 days of travel and cannot be arranged on arrival.
- 2.In summer, use the Penally end of South Beach, open to dogs year-round, and walk the restricted beaches only outside the 1 May to 30 September season; enforcement can mean a fixed penalty.
- 3.On the coast path keep your dog on a lead near the cliff edges and grazing livestock, and take the dog-friendly train in rather than driving into the crowded old town.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tenby a good place to visit with a dog?
Yes, it is one of west Wales' most dog-friendly towns, with dog-welcoming harbour pubs, dogs free on the train and the Caldey Island boats, and a coast path open year-round. The one thing to plan is the seasonal beach dog rules, which are easy to work around using the Penally end of South Beach.
Do EU visitors need special paperwork to bring a dog to Tenby?
Yes. Because Tenby is in Great Britain, EU visitors cannot use the EU Pet Passport. Your dog needs a GB Animal Health Certificate issued within 10 days of travel, a microchip, a valid rabies vaccination and a tapeworm treatment 24 to 120 hours before arrival.
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