Ann’s guidebook
Sightseeing
These gardens offer such a variety of experiences: history, nature, vegetable gardening, flower gardening, plants and trees from around the world, birds of prey displays, lakes, long or short walks, guided walks, children's activities, good coffee and cakes............. There are very often themed weekends, such as apple weekend, sometimes open air cinema, antique fairs, dogs are welcome on regular days.
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Ġnien Nazzjonali Botaniċi tal-Wales
These gardens offer such a variety of experiences: history, nature, vegetable gardening, flower gardening, plants and trees from around the world, birds of prey displays, lakes, long or short walks, guided walks, children's activities, good coffee and cakes............. There are very often themed weekends, such as apple weekend, sometimes open air cinema, antique fairs, dogs are welcome on regular days.
Llansteffan is peaceful, the views are lovely, the beach is good for a walk or a sunbathe, the walk up to the castle is pleasant, the views from the castle are stunning. There is a walk around the cliffs to Scott's Bay, a secluded part of the estuary, or a further walk takes you around a wooded point with views of Laugharne.
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Llansteffan
Llansteffan is peaceful, the views are lovely, the beach is good for a walk or a sunbathe, the walk up to the castle is pleasant, the views from the castle are stunning. There is a walk around the cliffs to Scott's Bay, a secluded part of the estuary, or a further walk takes you around a wooded point with views of Laugharne.
This walk is on our doorstep. It is wooded, but with good viewpoints revealing extensive panoramas of South Wales. The cafe is good and popular. There are a series of short and long walks. It is good for blackberries, various wild flowers and has a visitor centre describing flora, fauna and historical details.
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Il-Park Nazzjonali Llyn Llech Owain
This walk is on our doorstep. It is wooded, but with good viewpoints revealing extensive panoramas of South Wales. The cafe is good and popular. There are a series of short and long walks. It is good for blackberries, various wild flowers and has a visitor centre describing flora, fauna and historical details.
In my opinion, the perfect Welsh castle. The setting is romantic, the walk up is pleasant and not strenuous, the views are amazing, encompassing farmland and wild hills. I love taking a torch and waking under the depths of the castle to the spring. There is a walk from the castle around the hills and back to the castle car park, which is scenic and varied.
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Il-Kastell Carreg Cennen
In my opinion, the perfect Welsh castle. The setting is romantic, the walk up is pleasant and not strenuous, the views are amazing, encompassing farmland and wild hills. I love taking a torch and waking under the depths of the castle to the spring. There is a walk from the castle around the hills and back to the castle car park, which is scenic and varied.
A stately home and a ruined castle, deer, white park cattle, veteran trees, a good cafe.... Castle Woods belongs to the local Wildlife Trust, the house and parkland to the National Trust. The bluebells in spring are spectacular. There are walks to choose from through the woods or over the parkland, B offering good views of the Towy Valley. Llandeilo itself has independent shops and cafes.
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Il-Kastell Dinefwr
Dynevor AvenueA stately home and a ruined castle, deer, white park cattle, veteran trees, a good cafe.... Castle Woods belongs to the local Wildlife Trust, the house and parkland to the National Trust. The bluebells in spring are spectacular. There are walks to choose from through the woods or over the parkland, B offering good views of the Towy Valley. Llandeilo itself has independent shops and cafes.
A short drive away, visiting this ruin involves a short walk offering panoramic views of the Towy Valley, historic interest and the possibility to picnic in a peaceful spot or to go blackberrying in autumn.
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Dryslwyn Castle
B4297A short drive away, visiting this ruin involves a short walk offering panoramic views of the Towy Valley, historic interest and the possibility to picnic in a peaceful spot or to go blackberrying in autumn.
Ferryside is closer to us and quieter than Llansteffan on the other side of the estuary. The beach is good for quiet contemplation, walks and picnics, though not for swimming. There is a new ferry service over to Llansteffan, where you can visit the castle. There is a good fish and chip cafe in Ferryside,. athe coast towards Kidwelly offers quiet corners for a walk or picnic and a beautiful old church, St Ishmael's. There are often interesting birds on the estuary. It is fascinating and peaceful to watch the tide come in.
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Ferryside
Ferryside is closer to us and quieter than Llansteffan on the other side of the estuary. The beach is good for quiet contemplation, walks and picnics, though not for swimming. There is a new ferry service over to Llansteffan, where you can visit the castle. There is a good fish and chip cafe in Ferryside,. athe coast towards Kidwelly offers quiet corners for a walk or picnic and a beautiful old church, St Ishmael's. There are often interesting birds on the estuary. It is fascinating and peaceful to watch the tide come in.
An amazing stretch of sand dunes and beach, any traces of stress will be blasted away. Soft sand, shells, good driftwood, fabulous views. You can walk miles, or not, as you wish. The Country Park is wooded and equally massive, you pay to go in, but can park anywhere and access the beach from multiple points. There is a cafe and very often activities in summer. You can swim, but there are often jellyfish.
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Pembrey Country Park u Beach
An amazing stretch of sand dunes and beach, any traces of stress will be blasted away. Soft sand, shells, good driftwood, fabulous views. You can walk miles, or not, as you wish. The Country Park is wooded and equally massive, you pay to go in, but can park anywhere and access the beach from multiple points. There is a cafe and very often activities in summer. You can swim, but there are often jellyfish.
This tower is a short drive or a fair walk from our place. The spring flowers in the hedgerows are lovely. The walk up from the car park is easy. The views are amazing, from Mynydd Epynt to the Preseli hills. It is a great place for a picnic and very peaceful. The blackberries are wonderful.
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Paxton's Tower
This tower is a short drive or a fair walk from our place. The spring flowers in the hedgerows are lovely. The walk up from the car park is easy. The views are amazing, from Mynydd Epynt to the Preseli hills. It is a great place for a picnic and very peaceful. The blackberries are wonderful.
This castle is an extensive ruin with useful information provided. You can walk along the walls and climb towers. The inside courtyard is sheltered in windy weather. There are pleasant strolls by the river.
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Il-Kastell Kidwelly
Castle RoadThis castle is an extensive ruin with useful information provided. You can walk along the walls and climb towers. The inside courtyard is sheltered in windy weather. There are pleasant strolls by the river.
This garden is special. It has plenty of areas to explore, the cafe by the lake is good. You can sit and stare or walk about, either way there are beautifully tended plants to enjoy, with views of the Towy Valley. There are often exhibitions in the house. The walk over the walls is unusual and the spring wood with the fritillaries is lovely.
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Aberglasney Gardens
This garden is special. It has plenty of areas to explore, the cafe by the lake is good. You can sit and stare or walk about, either way there are beautifully tended plants to enjoy, with views of the Towy Valley. There are often exhibitions in the house. The walk over the walls is unusual and the spring wood with the fritillaries is lovely.
Laugharne has a special atmosphere, not just the castle, but the whole place. The walk along the estuary is peaceful and beautiful. The poet Dylan Thomas's Boathouse is worth a visit, as are his poems.
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Il-Kastell ta 'Laugharne
King StreetLaugharne has a special atmosphere, not just the castle, but the whole place. The walk along the estuary is peaceful and beautiful. The poet Dylan Thomas's Boathouse is worth a visit, as are his poems.
A short drive away, beautiful ancient and new woodland, spring flowers, peaceful, a variety of shortish walks. Free car park.
Green Castle Wood
B4312A short drive away, beautiful ancient and new woodland, spring flowers, peaceful, a variety of shortish walks. Free car park.
A gem of a museum, really interesting, hands-on, helpful staff, wonderful audio recordings bring history alive. The cafe is good, the shop often has unusual items.
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National Wool Museum
A gem of a museum, really interesting, hands-on, helpful staff, wonderful audio recordings bring history alive. The cafe is good, the shop often has unusual items.
Il-Kastell ta 'Laugharne
King StreetThere is usually plenty of parking, giving access to coastal walks with views of Gower, a pretty harbour with lighthouse, a beach, dunes and a lifeboat station
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Burry Port Lighthouse
There is usually plenty of parking, giving access to coastal walks with views of Gower, a pretty harbour with lighthouse, a beach, dunes and a lifeboat station
Swiss Valley Reservoir
A pleasant woodland walk around a lake, paddle board hire, peace and quiet.
Food scene
The atmosphere is relaxed, but the staff really look after you. The food is delicious, with vegetarian and vegan options and using local ingredients. They have extensive knowledge of wines and independent brews. The building is beautiful and historic.
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Wright's Food Emporium
The atmosphere is relaxed, but the staff really look after you. The food is delicious, with vegetarian and vegan options and using local ingredients. They have extensive knowledge of wines and independent brews. The building is beautiful and historic.
This Italian restaurant is near Carmarthen castle and close to the main shopping area. It has a relaxed atmosphere. Service is caring and unobtrusive. The food is delicious.
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Florentino's
11 Jackson’s LnThis Italian restaurant is near Carmarthen castle and close to the main shopping area. It has a relaxed atmosphere. Service is caring and unobtrusive. The food is delicious.
The Smiths Arms
Heol Y FoelGood pub grub.
The Prince Of Wales
Good beer garden, good food.
The Coal House Grill
Good food.
Emlyn Arms
Good reasonably priced food, peaceful beer garden with scenic views.
Y Polyn
Cool atmosphere, good food.
Morgans Traditional Chippy
The Forest Arms Pub & Restaurant
The Butchers Arms
Cae PersonA great building, very near, good food, friendly service.
Abadam Arms
Very near, cosy atmosphere, pub grub, outdoor seating.
White Hart Thatched Inn & Brewery
Very near, outdoor seating, pub food, thatched roof, brewery.
Entertainment
The British Bird of Prey Centre. This is located in the National Botanic Garden of Wales. The displays take place in a lovely setting on a south-facing slope with good views. The birds are spellbinding, sometimes unpredictable, the accompanying talks are informative, you can fly a bird yourself, altogether a worthwhile experience.
This is a restored 1930s cinema. Films are shown on Friday, Monday and Tuesday nights, sometimes also on Saturdays and Sundays. You can buy sweets and popcorn and enjoy an old fashioned movie night at a beloved venue run by volunteers.
Cross Hands Public Hall & Cinema
Carmarthen RoadThis is a restored 1930s cinema. Films are shown on Friday, Monday and Tuesday nights, sometimes also on Saturdays and Sundays. You can buy sweets and popcorn and enjoy an old fashioned movie night at a beloved venue run by volunteers.
The British Bird of Prey Centre
Well presented information about the area in an interesting old building. Lovely garden and short dog friendly walk
Carmarthen Library and Carmarthen Town Museum and Gallery
Well presented information about the area in an interesting old building. Lovely garden and short dog friendly walk
Neighbourhoods
This village is a few minutes drive away. It has pubs, a park, a historic church, some interesting old buildings, an information board explaining the history of the village. The village hall sometimes has a cafe. Paxton's Tower and the Botanic Garden of Wales are nearby.
Llanarthney
This village is a few minutes drive away. It has pubs, a park, a historic church, some interesting old buildings, an information board explaining the history of the village. The village hall sometimes has a cafe. Paxton's Tower and the Botanic Garden of Wales are nearby.
Services
Crosshands Laundry Limited
30 Llandeilo RdA manned launderette, clean, helpful staff.
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Woodlands Garage
Woodlands Garage