Links

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.

• Telephone: 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.

• Telephone: 01994 427420
• www.dylanthomasboathouse.com

Pembertons Hand made chocolates

Llanboidy Whitland

• Telephone: 01994 448800
• www.welshchocolatefarm.com

Museum of Speed Pendine

Explore the history of Pendine's "Sands of Speed" see the beautifully restored car "Babs"

• Telephone: 01994 453488
• www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk

West Wales Centre for crafts

St. Clears Large gallery, artists studios/ workshops and popular coffee house/ restaurant

• Telephone: 01994 231826
• www.centre4crafts.co.uk

Glyn-Coch Craft Centre

Pwlltrap near St.Clears Welsh made crafts, woodland walks, children's activities, tea room

• Telephone: 01994 231867
• www.glyn-coch.com

Merlins Hill Centre

Abergwilli, Carmarthen Merlin the wizard's home, interesting heritage centre

• Telephone: 01267 237808
• www.merlinshill.com

Gwilli Steam Railway

Bronwydd Arms, Carmarthen Enjoy a heritage steam train ride through the Gwili valley.

• Telephone: 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
Telephone: 01834 831661
www.croft-farm.co.uk

Jabajak,
Llanboidy Road,
Whitland
Telephone: 01994 448786

Ivy Bush Royal Hotel,
Carmarthen
Telephone: 01267 235111
www.ivybushroyal.co.uk

The Old Board School Guest House,
St.Clears
01994 231572

Nantyflin Motel and restaurant
Llandissilio
near Whitland
Telephone: 01437 563423