Parc Yr Esgob - The Bishop's Park

The Bishops Park and Gardens is brimming with history. From the ancient trees which have stood watch here for centuries, to the walled garden which provided exotic food and flowers for the bishop’s table, to the oxbow lake and the shifting landscape of the Tywi Valley flood plain, to the medieval site which the Park sits in and the people that lived and worked here.
Bishop’s Park is a great place for a walk, to meet friends or to relax and unwind on the grass or on our new benches. Visitors from near and far can easily spend half a day here – with lunch or afternoon tea in the cafe. As well as interpretation panels to follow throughout the park, you can discover more of the history, horticulture and wildlife of the park in our visitor centre. Or book on a guided tour.
If you have a whole day, combine your visit with a look around Carmarthenshire Museum, which is located within the Old Bishop’s Palace within our grounds.
What’s here for families?
Families are welcome here. Stop by the café (open 9 am - 5 pm, 7 days a week) or bring a picnic, explore the different areas of the park and have a good run around! In the Woodland Garden we have a giant beech log to balance on and scramble ropes to test your climbing skills. Spot wildlife including swans, coots, ducks and herons on Bishops Pond. If you’re lucky you might spot a kingfisher or an otter!
Accessible toilets are available in the visitor centre during cafe opening hours.
Meeting room available for hire