Top Things to do in Carmarthenshire
Top Hotels in Carmarthenshire
- 1. Picton House Hotel
- 2. Spilman Hotel
- 3. Premier Inn Llanelli Central West Hotel
- 4. The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant and Spa
- 5. Premier Inn Llanelli Central East hotel
- 6. The Cawdor
- 7. Travelodge Llanelli Central
- 8. Stradey Park Hotel and Spa
- 9. Travelodge Llanelli Cross Hands
- 10. The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel by Compass Hospitality
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Things to do in Carmarthenshire, Wales: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Carmarthenshire, United Kingdom including Burry Port Lifeboat Station, Cynghordy Railway Viaduct, Gwal Y Filiast, Dinefwr, The Dylan Thomas Birthday Walk, Paxton's Tower, Llanelly House, Pembrey Country Park and Beach, Skanda Vale, Newton House.
Restaurants in Carmarthenshire
1. Burry Port Lifeboat Station
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. Cynghordy Railway Viaduct
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By downhillcyclist
Cynghordy Railway Viaduct is a very impressive structure, just a 5 minute walk from Cynghordy Stables self catering cottages. Well worth a detour if you're passing Llandovery.
3. Gwal Y Filiast
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By countrysiderambler1 - Carmarthenshire, United Kingdom
If you would like a peaceful restorative walk in a beautiful valley to visit a special Neolithic monument then you are looking in the right place. This is an impressive burial chamber within a beautiful valley on a steep slope with the river Taf below. A large capstone held up by 4 supporting stones (5th supporting stone was recorded around 1872). The capstone arrowhead points down to the river Taf which you can hear flowing when standing around the Cromlech. The Cromlech is surrounded by mature beech trees. This is a beautiful peaceful valley filled with flora and fauna. There are several official footpaths that will take you to the Cromlech and several footpaths to explore around the local area. A small bridge below the Cromlech takes you, on the footpath, over the river Taf and onto the village of Login in one direction, Efailwen in another direction and St. Cledwyn’s Church, Llanglydwen in another direction. Well worth a visit to a real hidden gem in West Wales.
4. Dinefwr
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4.5 based on 639 reviews
Dinefwr is a wonderful 800 acre estate with parkland walks, a Mill Pond, Bog Wood Boardwalk, Childrens Play Area, Newton House with Tea rooms and courtyard shopping area and a Medieval Castle which is managed by Cadw. The estate and Newton hosue are owned and managed by the National Trust. Castle Woods and Dinefwr Castle are owned by the South Wales Wildlife Trust and managed by Cadw. Dinefwr is a beautiful place to escape the rush of modern life and enoy the scents and sounds of nature. Whether you are marvelling at the wonderful panoramic views of the Towyi river from the castle parapets or getting up close to the dragonflies on the Mill Pond, you cant help but fall in love with Dinefwr's Parkland. There are walks to suit all abilities and childrens tracker packs to help families discover and have fun together. Newton House is not a noral National Trust dressed house but instead acts as an exhibition telling the history of times gone by. The charm of Newton House is truely expereinced on the free Hidden House Tour. It is a house with no ropes and very much a space for families to enjoy. Fancy playing a steinway piano ? You can in Newton House. Inside the house there is also the Billiard Room, a licenced restaurant, the China Passage Art Gallery; and the Inner Courtyard Gift Shop show casing local products and plants. There is a whole site admission charge which includes: * Access to 800 acre parkland * Parking * Newton House * Billiard Tearooms * Castle Walk Cafe * Hidden House Tours * Childrens activites and tours * Estate Walks * Access t
Reviewed By stevecL1157YE
Never been hear before just though we would stop by on our way home. Amazing estate very friendly lots to do and see lots of history Well worth a visit. We will be going back soon when it reopens. Check opening times on the National Trust website.
5. The Dylan Thomas Birthday Walk
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4.5 based on 143 reviews
Take the Birthday Walk on your birthday, and receive free gifts such as free pints, bags of chips and entry to the Boat House. Please visit the website for more information.
Reviewed By 557nataliel - Tewkesbury, United Kingdom
Beautiful view, with DT information along the route. Benches along the whole route, some step inclines & steps, so not ideal for people with walking difficulty.
6. Paxton's Tower
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4.5 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By Rachelinpembs - Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom
Curiosity got the better of us as we saw this tower in the distance and had to go and see what the building was. Fantastic old tower with amazing views over Carmarthenshire. You have to keep your eyes peeled to see the signs, in fact we thought the sign from the main road saying castle was what we were heading for but then realised it was a completely different building. Easily accessible from carpark adjacent to tower.
7. Llanelly House
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4.5 based on 355 reviews
Visit Wales' finest Georgian town house - a historic home with a twist. A Premier Event Venue with an excellent Bistro offering Breakfast, Lunch, Light Snacks, Afternoon Teas & Sunday Lunches with an exciting programme of Themed Nights including Gin Nights, Tapas Nights, Murder Mysteries and Princess teas for the younger generation. Make your own history at Llanelly House: we can host your own private event, birthdays and anniversaries. Licensed for weddings and civil ceremonies. Access to the ground floor: no charge. Upper floors by Tour only - Please call to book one of our impressive Guided Tours that showcase the history and mystery of Georgian and Victorian eras here at Llanelly House.
Reviewed By Brynos
Gret place to capture the history of Llanelli, located right in the centre of the town opposite the Parish Church and the Library
8. Pembrey Country Park and Beach
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4.5 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By jys08
I live 30 miles away...But it is worth the drive .I took my carrier bag with me ,& filled it with fishing 'stuff' & plastic (every little bit helps)..It was 9c ,but the sun was shinning & sheltered from the wind .Had a happy 2 hours ,even found 2 very old oyster shells ..may be 1,000 years old a friend in the know told me !!...Friends in the UK , ask me !Where do you go for your hols ? My reply " I have lived in West Wales for nearly 30 years ,have it all here "
9. Skanda Vale
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4.5 based on 51 reviews
Skanda Vale is a monastery and ashram with three multi faith temples. We are not a tourist destination, but a place for genuine pilgrims to enhance their spiritual experience.
Reviewed By surenjoy - Greater London, United Kingdom
I visited long time ago nearly 5hrs from London It’s a murugan temple one of the most divine I have ever visited very quiet & clean and also beautiful location The daily/weekly pooja’s are great and they provide free meals The monks are very friendly If you wanna stress just out visit once Thanks to all skandavale
10. Newton House
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4.5 based on 189 reviews
Reviewed By Gastronome20 - Canterbury, United Kingdom
Loved the castle, which we accessed by car as there was parking for the disabled up that way. Accessed via a long pathway with a couple of gates to keep in the sheep. The house was interesting, though it was the haunted element which fascinated us, and it was a great move to give a few guests the free Hidden House tour, which we really enjoyed. We were able to view rooms and "the corridor" (where the ghosts are apparently more active) and things about the place which we would never have known about otherwise. The gift shop was lovely - several different areas with some great, original items and 10% off if you spent over £10 in the cafe. The cafe was wonderful. Exceptional, in fact. The chilli was delicious, and the jackets were well cooked (not your average reheated tough potato) and we loved the cornish pasties, they were absolutely top-notch. There was green tea available, excellent coffee and a whole range of other drinks. If this cafe was available locally to me I'd be in there A LOT!! All in all, a great place, but what also stood out were the staff. Exceptional service all the way, and in the hut where we bought the tickets, the guy serving was absolutely lovely and so customer-friendly and genuinely warm. Loved this place and cannot recommend it highly enough.
