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Caldey Monastery. The present monks of Caldey are Cistercians, a stricter contemplative offshoot of the Benedictine Order. A group of monks came from Scourmont Abbey, Chimay,  Belgium in 1929 establishing what is known as a “daughter house”. In acknowledgement of their Celtic predecessors, they adopted St Samson, an early abbot of Caldey, as their patron […]

Lydstep Beach.   Lydstep Beach, Overlooking Caldey Island,Tenby. A captivating mixture of sand on one side and rock formations opposite.

Caldey Island.Tenby  A short boat trip from Tenby Harbour takes you to the secluded,beautiful and fascinating island of Caldey. Caldey has been inhabited since the stone age and home to various orders of monks since celtic times, it is now home to monks of the Cistercian order.The Monastery overlooks the island green,with picnic areas, tearooms, […]