Whitland Abbey
The Cisterian Mother Abbey of Wales founded 1140, known from their
white clothing as the "White Monks".
Dinefwr Park and Castle
Llandeilo
Newton House set in Dinefwr Park steeped in
history with beautiful scenery, walks and views.
Dinefwr Castle was the principal Llys or Court from where Hywel Dda
ruled Deheubarth. Hywel Dda's grandfather, Rhodri Mawr, built Dinefwr
Castle and the white cattle at Dinefwr are a special breed that go back
to the days of Hywel Dda.
Telephone 01558 823902
www.thenationaltrust.org.uk
National Botanic Gardens of Wales,
Llanarthne nr. Carmarthen
Spectacular glasshouse, plants from around the
world, award winning gardens.
Telephone 01558 667148/9
www.gardenofwales.org.uk
Aberglasney Gardens
Llangathen
Aberglasney is one the County's most exciting garden restoration
projects. The garden has been transformed into a plants man's paradise.
01558 668998
www.aberglasney.org
Dylan Thomas Boat House
Laugharne
Home to the great poet Dylan Thomas where he spent the last 4 years of
his life.
01994 427420
www.dylanthomasboathouse.com
Pembertons Hand made chocolates
Llanboidy Whitland
01994 448800
www.welshchocolatefarm.com
Museum of Speed
Pendine
Explore the history of Pendine's "Sands of Speed"
see the beautifully restored car "Babs"
01994 453488
www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk
West Wales Centre for crafts
St. Clears
Large gallery, artists studios/ workshops and popular coffee house/
restaurant
01994 231826
www.centre4crafts.co.uk
Glyn-Coch Craft Centre
Pwlltrap near St.Clears
Welsh made crafts, woodland walks, children's activities, tea room
01994 231867
www.glyn-coch.com
Merlins Hill Centre
Abergwilli, Carmarthen
Merlin the wizard's home, interesting heritage centre
01267 237808
www.merlinshill.com
Gwilli Steam Railway
Bronwydd Arms, Carmarthen
Enjoy a heritage steam train ride through the Gwili valley.
01267 238213
www.gwili-railway.co.uk
Other Places to visit locally
Tenby,
St.David's Cathedral
Beautiful Pembrokeshire beaches and coastal path
Oakwood leisure park
www.visitpembrokeshire.co.uk
www.tourismpembrokeshire.co.uk
www.visitcarmarthenshire.co.uk
www.onebiggarden.com
The Hywel Dda Centre is a Alternative Tourism Information Outlet for
Carmarthenshire County Council
Accommodation
Croft Farm Guesthouse and Country Cottages
Ludchurch, Pembrokeshire SA67 8JA
01834 831661
www.croft-farm.co.uk
Jabajak, Llanbiody Road, Whitland
01994 448786
Ivy Bush Royal Hotel, Carmarthen
01267 235111
www.ivybushroyal.co.uk
The Old Board School Guest House, St.Clears
01994 231572
Nantyflin Motel and restaurant
Llandissilio near Whitland
01437 563423
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