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.

A map highlightin the south west Wales region in black

mountain landscape of three mountains against a blue sky and trees and a field in the foreground starting to show autumnal colour

Ariel view of the National Botanic Garden of Wales

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.

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West Wales

External shot of misty mountains in the distance

Top walks in Carmarthenshire

Take a walk through the gorgeous Carmarthenshire countryside.

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Cyclists on a road in the countryside.

Epic Carmarthenshire road cycling routes

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

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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.

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aerial view of castle and surrounding countryside.

Bernard Llewellyn on being king of Carreg Cennen

What's it like looking after one of Wales' best-loved ancient momuments? Bernard Llewellyn tells us.

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Discover cultural Carmarthenshire

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

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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

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Eve Myles on set of Keeping Faith.

Where is Keeping Faith filmed?

Discover the beautiful backdrops seen on screen in the dual language drama series Keeping Faith.

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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.

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West Wales