An idea to open up public access to part of Tenby's historic town walls has been touted by Tenby Civc Society to the town council.

The society's executive committee have written to the council suggesting that the public be allowed access to a section of the walls as a part of any future development of the De Valence Pavilion.

"The town walls are part of the glory of Tenby and used as a means of promoting the town. However, unlike most walled towns, it is not possible for visitors or residents in general to walk on any part of the walls and to enjoy the views from them," wrote Civic Society chairman, Harry Gardiner, in a letter that came before town councillors at their meeting last week.

"This is an unfortunate omission for Tenby, since we believe that access to the walls is important both in allowing local people to appreciate their heritage and to provide a tourist attraction.

"We would request that public access to the town walls be a condition in the town council's further explorations of potential use of the site," added Mr. Gardiner.

Clr. Lawrence Blackhall told his colleagues that he thought that there was potential in the idea.

"It happens in London and is greatly appreciated by tourists. Maybe there could be an event once a year at least to open up parts of the town walls for a day in the calendar for people to see, along with a tour of the Mayor's Parlour and other interesting aspects," he commented.