The South West Wales region of Carmarthenshire is a county of quite pleasures. Its attractions and activities, in the main, are rooted in its rich landscapes and farming traditions.  The county isn’t called the ‘Garden of Wales’ for nothing.

Carmarthenshire has many wonderful attractions for all ages to enjoy.  From its glorious beaches, Pembrey Country Parks superb award winning beach with a host of family attractions in the adjoining 500 acres of glorious parkland including: dry ski slope, toboggan run, train ride, pitch & put, crazy golf, adventure play ground. 

Merlin’s Hill Centre Alltyfyraddin, Abergwili. Merlin the wizard’s home. Meet farmyard animals. Working Farm. Heritage Centre. Nature trails to ancient hill for site with breathtaking views. Exclusive wool collection.

The market towns of Carmarthen and Llanelli boast large indoor markets, while Ammanford and Llandelio host weekly outdoor markets.  Farmers Markets in Carmarthen, Llandovery and Ammanford offer a treasure trove of the finest, top quality, fresh local produce.

Marros Riding Centre (Pendine) ABRS and Pony Club approved, we offer tuition, beach rides, hacks/treks, Own-a-Pony days, coffee shop and gifts. Indoor and outdoor schools. Open all year round.

Oakwood Theme park (Narberth) set in80 acres of beautiful Pembrokeshire countryside with world-class rides and attractions for all the family.

WWT National Wetland Centre Wales (Llwynhendy) A great family day out with hundreds of the worlds most spectacular birds to see.  Learn about wetland conservation and enjoy a canoe safari, bike trail, pond dipping and children’s activities.

Dylan Thomas Boathouse (Laugharne) Where Dylan Thomas spent the last four years of his life and now a tribute and memorial to the writer. Visual presentations, books, tearoom.

Heritage sites such as Dolaucothi Goldmines and Dinefwr Park and Castle (Llandeilo) 12th Century Welsh Castle 18th century designed lanscape park, way marked walks with outstanding views and Newton House dressed circa 1912 with a new exhibition telling the story of Dinefwr.

National Botanic Garden of Wales (Llanarthne) Spectacular glasshouse displaying plants from around the world. Award winning gardens, exhibitions and displays, shop, licensed restaurant, plant sales. Breathtaking 560 acre estate. Aberglasney Gardens(Llagathen) one of the country’s most exciting garden restoration projects. The garden has been transformed into a ‘Plantsmans Paradise.

Enjoy the wonderful views around Carmarthenshire by taking either an authentic stream train ride on the Gwili Railway or visit the Towy valley and Carmarthenshire on the Heart of Wales Line or  hop aboard the Sospan Hopper land train and see Llanelli’s Millennium Coastal Park. Llanelli is the hub of two long traffic free paths adding up to 27 miles in length. Ideal for cycling and walking.

Carmarthenshire offers world class arts and crafts, silk & ceramics. Dorothy Morris runs courses and workshops in Ferryside at the residential education centre where she also exhibits her own work. Open all year. Parc Howard Museum and Art Gallery (Llanelli). Parc Howard, an historic building set in lovely parkland. The displays include a superb collection of Llanelly pottery and local paintings.  Oriel Myrddin Gallery Carmarthen’s contemporary art and applied art galleryExciting exhibitions, changing every six weeks. Workshops and lecture series. Glyn-Coch Craft Centre (Pwll-trap, St.Clears) China decorators. Potter. Wool products. Large local craft shop. Tea room. Machinery – electronic displays. Nature walk. Activities.

Since the announcement that Wales will host the 2010 Ryder Cup, all eyes have been on Welsh golf.  And they like what they see.  More and more enthusiasts are discoverying the world –class golf on offer here.  Wales offers something unique: ‘golf as it should be’.  It’s what the ture game has always been about – golf played on a friendly, accessible courses in an unstuffy, welcoming atmosphere.  Machynys Peninsula Golf & County Club named best new course. Designed by Gary Nicklaus. A thoroughly moden eighteen hole course, of which sixteen involve shots over or alongside water.  It is the stunning setting of Machynys, overlooking Carmarthen Bay and out over the Gower Peninsula.  The salt marshes, Loughor Estuary that are the natural neighbors of the course are both quietly beautiful.