Guidebook for Carmarthenshire
Entertainment & Activities
Watch the racehorses in action
Ffos Las Racecourse
Culla RoadTheme park full of rollercoasters and activities. 40 minutes drive.
222 locals recommend
Oakwood Theme Park
Canaston BridgeTheme park full of rollercoasters and activities. 40 minutes drive.
A must for young families!! Adventure park and Zoo. Lions, Giraffes, Rhinos and Penguins. Feed the baby goats and enjoy the old vintage fairground rides. 40 mins drive
289 locals recommend
Folly Farm
A must for young families!! Adventure park and Zoo. Lions, Giraffes, Rhinos and Penguins. Feed the baby goats and enjoy the old vintage fairground rides. 40 mins drive
Blue Lagoon Water Park
Just incase it rains!
Kayaking, Canoeing, river swimming and much more! Beginners welcome, children 9+
28 locals recommend
Llandysul International Canoe Club
Kayaking, Canoeing, river swimming and much more! Beginners welcome, children 9+
Quad Challenge
A483Quad biking activity centre. Under 20 minutes drive
WWT Llanelli is a 450 acre mosaic of lakes, scrapes, pools, streams and lagoons adjoining the salt marshes and the shore of the scenic Burry Inlet. Whether you're a serious bird watcher or just looking for fun and relaxation, you can have a day of discovery whatever the weather. Hand feed some of the rarest birds in the world, see our colourful Carribean flamingos, go bug hunting or pond dipping, enjoy bird watching from our hides and explore the reserve to see butterflies, dragonflies and more! And don't forget to look out for elusive water voles!
30 minutes drive
48 locals recommend
WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre
WWT Llanelli is a 450 acre mosaic of lakes, scrapes, pools, streams and lagoons adjoining the salt marshes and the shore of the scenic Burry Inlet. Whether you're a serious bird watcher or just looking for fun and relaxation, you can have a day of discovery whatever the weather. Hand feed some of the rarest birds in the world, see our colourful Carribean flamingos, go bug hunting or pond dipping, enjoy bird watching from our hides and explore the reserve to see butterflies, dragonflies and more! And don't forget to look out for elusive water voles!
30 minutes drive
Horse riding for everyone! Beach ridin, lessons and treks for all levels
13 locals recommend
Marros Riding Centre
Horse riding for everyone! Beach ridin, lessons and treks for all levels
Dinner and Drinks
Dexters
Coracle WayCarmarthens best steakhouse
Florentino's
11 Jackson’s LnThe best pasta! Located in Carmarthen town centre
Resturant and pub. A grade II listed building know for being the favourite pub of poet and writer Dylan Thomas
13 locals recommend
Brown's Hotel
King StreetResturant and pub. A grade II listed building know for being the favourite pub of poet and writer Dylan Thomas
Cinnamon Indian cuisine
5 Mansel StAward winning, sustainability driven resturant (and cafe during the day)
28 locals recommend
The Warren
11 Mansel StAward winning, sustainability driven resturant (and cafe during the day)
The Butchers Arms
Cae PersonTraditional welsh pub, only 10 minutes drive
Tanerdy Lodge
45 TanerdyFamily friendly pub, outdoor garden
Arts & Culture
Llansteffan Castle
Castles and costal paths. Beautiful beach and tea rooms
Laugharne Castle
King StreetCombine with a day trip to Dylan Thomas's boathouse
A medieval house and beautiful gardens set in the Tywi valley. Quite simply one of Wales finest gardens. Tranquil and full of history with delicious cream teas on offer!
100 locals recommend
Aberglasney Gardens
A medieval house and beautiful gardens set in the Tywi valley. Quite simply one of Wales finest gardens. Tranquil and full of history with delicious cream teas on offer!
A welsh heritage railway! Take a step back in time. Many different events onboard from festive trips on Santas magical steam trains throughout December to cream teas or Sunday lunch dining whilst enjoying beautiful views.
27 locals recommend
Gwili Steam Railway
A welsh heritage railway! Take a step back in time. Many different events onboard from festive trips on Santas magical steam trains throughout December to cream teas or Sunday lunch dining whilst enjoying beautiful views.
National Wool Museum
Working museum plotting the history of wool.
Something fun to do! Get your hands dirty with a pottery class or watch local artists at work.
Gwili Pottery
Something fun to do! Get your hands dirty with a pottery class or watch local artists at work.
Country park & Beach
A country park with so much on offer! A dry ski slope and toboggan, childrens adventure playground, nature trails through the forestry, cycle hire, archery, horse riding as well as a beach! A must visit
101 locals recommend
Pembrey Country Park & Beach
A country park with so much on offer! A dry ski slope and toboggan, childrens adventure playground, nature trails through the forestry, cycle hire, archery, horse riding as well as a beach! A must visit
Gelli Aur Country Park
Country park and falconry
7 miles of beach on the shores of Carmarthen bay. Backed by sand dumes and high limestone cliffs
Pendine Sands station
7 miles of beach on the shores of Carmarthen bay. Backed by sand dumes and high limestone cliffs
Sightseeing
A wonderfull 800 acre estate with parkland walks, a mill pond, childrens play area and a medival castle. Plus tea rooms!
Beautiful views and walks to suit all.
15 locals recommend
Dinefwr
A wonderfull 800 acre estate with parkland walks, a mill pond, childrens play area and a medival castle. Plus tea rooms!
Beautiful views and walks to suit all.
Historic site with stunning views over the Towy valley. Free parking and free entry
19 locals recommend
Paxton's Tower
Historic site with stunning views over the Towy valley. Free parking and free entry