Carmarthenshire the Garden of Wales...

Carmarthenshire's title as the Garden of Wales is no hollow claim. Carmarthenshire has an outstanding collection of gardens, green spaces and beautiful places all waiting to be discovered.

This unspoilt rural county combines stunning coastal scenery with broad river valleys, moorland,hills and lakes, a paradise for nature lovers with all the facilities the discerning traveller requires, from three and four star hotels to country retreats that can cater for any size group.

Carmarthenshire countryside is truly stunning with the Black Mountains (part of Brecon Beacons National Park) in the east, long sandy beaches in the south (including that of Laugharne, home to writer Dylan Thomas)and to the North and West, the wonderful valleys of the Tywi, Cothi,Tefi, Gwendraeth and Taf, where the Red Kite is a common sight as it soars over the countryside.

National Botanic Gardens Visit the first National Botanic Garden of Wales. Discover how the rarest plants in the owrld are being preserved and learn a little a bit more about the world. Want to know more? Click here

Hywel Dda gardens and Interpretive Centre A memorial to commemorate one of Wales' greatest historical figures Hywel ap 'Cadell' King of Wales. Want to know more? Click here

Aberglasney Gardens Spectaculary set in the beautiful Tywi Valley, Aberglasney Gardens has been an inspiration to poets since 1477. Want to know more? Click here

Gelli Aur Country Park Welcome to Gelli Aur Country Park and 60 acres of wooded parkland surrounding a magnificent mansion. With commanding views across the beautiful Towy Valley, Gelli Aur was once the home of the Vaughan and Cawdor families. Want to know more? Click here

Aberdeunant Farm In an unspoilt setting the farmhouse provides a rare insight into an aspect of agricultural life that has all but disappeared. Want to know more? Click here

Pembrey Country Park People visit Pembrey Country Park for many different reasons. Some to enjoy the freedom to wander around 202 hectares of glorious parkland, some to take advantage of one of the best beaches in the UK, others to use the host of excellent family attractions found in the Park. Want to know more? Click here

Millennium Coastal Park People visit Pembrey Country Park for many different reasons. Some to enjoy the freedom to wander around 202 hectares of glorious parkland, some to take advantage of one of the best beaches in the UK, others to use the host of excellent family attractions found in the Park. Want to know more? Click here

Dinefwr Park Situated in large, bold landscapes the work of Celebrated 18th Century landscape artisit 'Capability Brown'. Pop into Gelli Aur Country Park situated next door Want to know more? Click here

There are plenty of other attractions in the county too you can visit pre historic sites, medieval castles, celebrate the achievements of the King of all Wales at the Hywel Dda Interpretive Centre plus numerous National Trust properties to explore. Our museums offer insight into every aspect of Welsh history from industry to religion even speed.

For food lovers, a wide variety of home produced quality products can be bought at the monthly farmers' markets in Carmarthen and Llanelli or sampled at a Celtic Evening. A visit to the Chocolate farm near Llanboidy is a treat for the sweet toothed of any age!

All this and more within 1 hour of Cardiff.We have all the ingredients for a perfect break - central location, concentration of facilities, attractions and accommodation. The opportunities for full and half day tours throughout the region are endless.

Gardens may be Carmarthenshire speciality but as you can tell there's no shortage of other attractions to add interest to your visit.

Courtesy of Carmarthen County Council