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ATTRACTIONS
The historic town of Kidwelly offers further amenities, including several pubs and shops, along with some fascinating attractions, such as the 12th century priory church St Mary's and one of Wales’ most admirable castles, Kidwelly Castle, recently voted as the fourth best castle in the UK
KIDWELLY CASTLE
See Kidwelly Castle rising above the river Gwendraeth on a misty morning and prepare to be amazed. This is the medieval fortress of everyone’s dreams.
That’s probably why it appears in the very first scene of ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’. But it would have been no laughing matter to attack this military stronghold.
Kidwelly began in the early 12th century as a Norman ‘ringwork’ castle made of wood and protected only by an earthen bank and ditch. Not surprisingly it was under constant attack by Welsh princes including the Lord Rhys, who captured it in 1159.
ST MARY'S CHURCH
The Church of Saint Mary is a stunning Grade I listed Building. Founded c. 1114 the Church was burnt down in 1223 and most of the existing building dates from c. 1320 when it was a Benedictine Priory.
PEMBREY RACE CIRCUIT
Pembrey Circuit is a motor racing circuit near Pembrey village, Carmarthenshire, Wales.
It is the home of Welsh motorsport, providing racing for cars, motorcycles, karts and trucks. The circuit's facilities have also been used for a single-venue rally.
FFOS LAS RACECOURSE
Ffos Las Racecourse has brought top class racing to Wales since it opened in 2009. Settled in between Llanelli and Carmarthen, Ffos Las hosts 23 racing fixtures across the year, as well as being available for hire for conferences and events.
LLANELLI WETLAND CENTRE
Discover a safe haven of wide-open spaces bursting with incredible Welsh wetland nature. Fill your lungs with fresh air, stretch your legs and get ready to explore this extraordinary wetland paradise, whatever the weather!
WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre is one of the most popular places to visit in South Wales and offers a great day out for all ages. Situated on the Northern shore of the Burry Inlet, it enjoys unrivalled views out across winding channels of beautiful saltmarsh - all the way to Penclawdd on the Gower Peninsula.
NATIONAL BOTANIC GARDENS
The National Botanic Garden of Wales is a place of international significance dedicated to conservation, horticulture, science, education, leisure and the arts. As a landmark Millennium project, the Garden is a fascinating blend of the modern and historic, covering 568 acres of the beautiful Carmarthenshire countryside.
Here you’ll find an inspiring range of themed gardens with a collection of over 8,000 different plant varieties, the world’s largest single-span glasshouse, orchid-filled meadows, a National Nature Reserve, the British Bird of Prey Centre, children’s play areas, and new to 2023 - a magical Gruffalo Trail - all set in an Historical Regency Landscape, which provides the perfect setting for a packed programme of activities throughout the year.
ABERGLASNEY MANSION & GARDENS
Aberglasney Garden has probably been the most fascinating garden restoration project undertaken. The garden covers an area of 10 acres and is destined to become one of the finest gardens in the UK.
Explore the ancient formal gardens with its pools, parapets, cloisters and arches, and then discover the rare and unusual plants that are turning the rest of the garden into a plantsman's paradise.
PEMBREY COUNTRY PARK
People visit Pembrey Country Park for many different reasons. Some to enjoy the freedom to wander around 500acres 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.
Set against the spectacular backdrop of the Gower Peninsula and overlooking the coastal scenery of Carmarthen Bay, the Park had been transformed into one of Wales’s top visitor attractions providing a unique blend of coast and countryside.