Carmarthen Travel Guide

 ranger49 Says:  The UK release on 25 9/09 of Jon Amiel’s Film “Creation” which I look forward to seeing, is reviving awareness of another scientist - Monmouthshire born Alfred Russel Wallace. In a couple of previews I have seen of the film he is referred to as a largely or utterly forgotten... 

 Balam Says:  Carreg Cennen castle is a fabulous castle that sits high on a craggy hill overlooking the Brecon Beacons national park and Black Mountain. A short walk from the carpark will bring you to the old farmyard and buildings that house a tea room and shop where you pay the entrance... 

 Balam Says:  After a walk around Llandeilo we went to the National trust park were Dinefwr Castle is. You can park all day for £2 and if you have the time you could spend all day here just walking around the lovely country park and exploring the castle ruins and the magnificent country... 

 Myfanwe Says:  The ancient ruin of Dinefwr Castle is managed in partnership, between the National Trust, The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales, and Cadw. It has panoramic views of the Towy valley and water meadows. Since 1775 the castle, Newton house, gardens, woods and deer park have... 

 Myfanwe Says:  Dinefwr Country park is situated just a few miles from the market town of Llandeilo. Here you'll find many waymarked footpaths taking you through the acres of glorious countryside, past the fallow deer herd and if you're lucky you'll find some of the rare white cattle which... 

 Myfanwe Says:  This Castle has got to be one of the most fascinating of all the Welsh Castles. It sits high up on a huge limestone crag in the Cennan Valley rewarding those who reach the top with the most fantastic views of the beautiful Camarthenshire countryside.There is a lovely visitor... 

 Myfanwe Says:  Llandeilo is a picturesque market town situated in the County of Carmarthenshire. The town is surrounded by glorious Countryside and if you're lucky while driving in this area you'll catch a glimpse of a Castle or two high up perched high up on the hills. Llandeilo town has... 

 ranger49 Says:  Theatr Botanica - a "cinema in the round" was specially built to show films in 360°. You can sit down for twenty minutes or so and be immersed in a series of beautiful images and sound as you learn more about 'The Planet of Plants'. Respite from the heat on hot, summer days,... 

 ranger49 Says:  In a sheltered and well protected corner of the Garden you will come across the Bee Garden. Here a couple of dozen hives are tended by specialist, trained bee keepers. Visitors are not allowed in the garden but may view the bees and their keepers from an ideal observation... 

 ranger49 Says:  This was the first new National Botanic Garden to be created in the 21st century anywhere in the world, and the first to be built in the United Kingdom for almost 200 years.It is dedicated to the further understanding and enrichment of our environment through the study and... 

 ranger49 Says:  Gardens are and should be, first and foremost for growing the necessities of life. At Aberglasney the walled vegetable garden provides a feast and a celebration of natures harvest. 

 ranger49 Says:  You would expect to find good food in a food producing area and at this lovely old black and whitewashed pub you will be surprised and delighted by the creative way in which old and traditional favourite dishes are presented in new ways. The creative talents of the two women... 

 ranger49 Says:  There are several options for refreshment during a visit to the Garden.The highly praised Seasons Restaurant in the National Botanic Garden of Wales seems to get better and better.A large percentage of the food served is cooked on the premises using fresh produce from the... 

 soupgirl18 Says:  Travelling in and around Carmarthen via public transport is a nightmare! Buses are quite expensive and infrequent, if you're planning to travel ANYWHERE by bus, you'd better check carefully if there are buses that go there and come back more than once a week! There are more... 

 soupgirl18 Says:  This is found between Johnstown and Llansteffan (on Llansteffan road). It's a really gorgeous place for a walk and picnic, the woods have been untouched for hundreds of years and apparently was frequented by Henry VIII and his motley crew. Between April-early June it's...