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Carmarthenshire

Stretching from Carmarthen Bay in the south to the western Beacons and Cambrian Mountains in the north, with wondrous gardens, awe-inspiring castles, Wales’s longest beaches, and market towns brimming with local produce and chic shopping.

Map yn tynnu sylw at ranbarth de orllewin Cymru mewn du
mountain landscape of three mountains against a blue sky and trees and a field in the foreground starting to show autumnal colour
A green moss covered lake in front of a colourful slate bed.

The National Botanic Garden of Wales through the seasons

Discover the National Botanic Garden of Wales through the seasons. No matter what time of year you visit, there's plenty to see and do.

Topics:

  • Eco-friendly
  • Insider guide
  • Family
  • Outdoor
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External shot of misty mountains in the distance

Top walks in Carmarthenshire

Take a walk through the gorgeous Carmarthenshire countryside.

Topics:

  • Couples
  • Family
  • Wales Coast Path
  • Outdoor
Carmarthenshire
Cyclists on a road in the countryside.

Epic Carmarthenshire road cycling routes

Carmarthenshire has some brilliant road cycling routes - find out more here.

Topics:

  • Health and wellbeing
  • Transport and travel
  • Rural
  • Outdoor
Carmarthenshire
Ruined castle on a sunny summer day with stream and grassy bank in the foreground

Great ways to explore Carmarthenshire

Biking, walking, shopping and more - Carmarthenshire is packed with things to do.

Topics:

  • Historic places
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Geography
  • Rural
  • Coast
  • Urban
  • List
Carmarthenshire
An inside scene of a shed with a writing desk and photographs on the wall.

Discover cultural Carmarthenshire

Carmarthenshire's must-visit castles, gardens, stately homes and museums.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • National Trust
  • Historic places
  • Couples
  • Family
Carmarthenshire
A castle tower overlooking a green valley.

Carmarthenshire with kids

For the best family holiday experiences, go where the locals go, says writer Charles Williams.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Family
  • List
  • Outdoor
Carmarthenshire
A cream coloured historic manor house surrounded by flower filled gardens

Places to stay in Carmarthenshire

Hotels, campsites, B&Bs and inns - there's accommodation to suit every budget in Carmarthenshire

Topics:

  • Accommodation
Carmarthenshire
Dylan Thomas' writing shed

Take a tour of Dylan Thomas' Laugharne

Discover the places in Laugharne associated with the great Welsh poet and writer Dylan Thomas.

Topics:

  • Insider guide
  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Coast
  • Outdoor
Carmarthenshire

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Performers in the street at Laugharne.

The Laugharne Weekend

The Laugharne Weekend - a wilfully different arts event celebrating the work of Welsh poet Dylan Thomas

Topics:

  • National symbols
  • Urban
  • Arts
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