Llandeilo (population: 2,500) is a small historic town in Carmarthenshire, South Wales.
- Dinefwr, SA19 6RT, +44 1558 824512. The park is home to a herd of white cattle and also has a lake and a deer park. Admission for house and park (standard rate): adult £5.45, child £2.72, family £13.63.
- Newton House. National Nature Reserve, historic country house and 18th-century landscape park, enclosing a medieval deer park
- Bridge Street. This row of attractive, pastel coloured houses is the most famous and recognizable landmark in the town.
- Dinefwr Castle, Dinefwr Park, SA19 6RT (via National Trust or walk up from Llandeilo bridge through Castle Woods. Beautiful castle on a high crag overlooking the River Towy. Climb up the round tower, walk the battlements and see the wonderful views. Free entry to the castle on foot, but car park charges apply in the National Trust car park at Newton House. Free.
- Castle Woods, Llandeilo (Gate near Llandeilo Bridge or access via Dinefwr Park.. Beautiful nature reserve of the Wildlife Trust, in a peaceful setting by the River Towy. Geologically interesting, with birds, badgers, and bluebells among other delights at any time of year. Free.
- Carreg Cennen Castle, Trapp, +44 1558 822291. An imposing castle located a few miles from Llandeilo off the A483. Cafe and gift shop. There is an admission fee payable at the cafe/gift shop.
- Aberglasney Gardens, Aberglasney, +44 1558 668998. Ten acres of historic gardens surrounding Aberglasney House in Carmarthenshire.
- Dryslwyn Castle, SA32 8RW.
- Y Garn Goch. Iron Age hill fort
- Talley Abbey, Talley. ruined former monastery of the Premonstratensians
- Golden Grove. Neoclassical manor house and estate
Dinefwr, SA19 6RT, +44 1558 824512. The park is home to a herd of white cattle and also has a lake and a deer park. Admission for house and park (standard rate): adult £5.45, child £2.72, family £13.63.
- Newton House. National Nature Reserve, historic country house and 18th-century landscape park, enclosing a medieval deer park
Dinefwr, SA19 6RT, +44 1558 824512. The park is home to a herd of white cattle and also has a lake and a deer park. Admission for house and park (standard rate): adult £5.45, child £2.72, family £13.63.
- Newton House. National Nature Reserve, historic country house and 18th-century landscape park, enclosing a medieval deer park
Bridge Street. This row of attractive, pastel coloured houses is the most famous and recognizable landmark in the town.
Dinefwr Castle, Dinefwr Park, SA19 6RT (via National Trust or walk up from Llandeilo bridge through Castle Woods. Beautiful castle on a high crag overlooking the River Towy. Climb up the round tower, walk the battlements and see the wonderful views. Free entry to the castle on foot, but car park charges apply in the National Trust car park at Newton House. Free.
Castle Woods, Llandeilo (Gate near Llandeilo Bridge or access via Dinefwr Park.. Beautiful nature reserve of the Wildlife Trust, in a peaceful setting by the River Towy. Geologically interesting, with birds, badgers, and bluebells among other delights at any time of year. Free.
Carreg Cennen Castle, Trapp, +44 1558 822291. An imposing castle located a few miles from Llandeilo off the A483. Cafe and gift shop. There is an admission fee payable at the cafe/gift shop.
Aberglasney Gardens, Aberglasney, +44 1558 668998. Ten acres of historic gardens surrounding Aberglasney House in Carmarthenshire.
Dryslwyn Castle, SA32 8RW.
Y Garn Goch. Iron Age hill fort
Talley Abbey, Talley. ruined former monastery of the Premonstratensians
Golden Grove. Neoclassical manor house and estate
- Tennis
- Squash
- Hill Walking
- Fishing
- Rugby
Llandeilo has a fantastic range of boutique shops located on Rhosmaen Street, King Street and Market Street.
- Interior and Gift. There are several specialist interior and gift shops in Llandeilo including Scorpio, Towy Interiors, Peppercorn, Pinc and Igam-Ogam.
- Heavenly, Rhosmaen Street, +44 1558 822800. Hand-made chocolates' and organic ice-cream
- Barita.
- Fashion. There are several boutique clothes shops on Rhosmaen Street, King Street and Market Street including Toast, Variations and Rigout.
- Fountain Fine Art, 115 Rhosmaen Street, +44 1558 824244.
- The Rooms, New Road, +44 781-695-4085. open on Fridays and Saturdays. fine paintings, ceramics and sculptures by local and nationally known artists
- Antiques. There are 2 large antiques venues on Station Road: The Works and James Ash. Once a month an Antiques Fair is held at the Civic Hall, and also a Car Boot Sale takes place there monthly.
Interior and Gift. There are several specialist interior and gift shops in Llandeilo including Scorpio, Towy Interiors, Peppercorn, Pinc and Igam-Ogam.
Heavenly, Rhosmaen Street, +44 1558 822800. Hand-made chocolates' and organic ice-cream
Barita.
Fashion. There are several boutique clothes shops on Rhosmaen Street, King Street and Market Street including Toast, Variations and Rigout.
Fountain Fine Art, 115 Rhosmaen Street, +44 1558 824244.
The Rooms, New Road, +44 781-695-4085. open on Fridays and Saturdays. fine paintings, ceramics and sculptures by local and nationally known artists
Antiques. There are 2 large antiques venues on Station Road: The Works and James Ash. Once a month an Antiques Fair is held at the Civic Hall, and also a Car Boot Sale takes place there monthly.
- The Angel Inn and Capel Bach Bistro, 62 Rhosmaen Street, +44 1558 822765. Great bar meals and an intimate Bistro at the rear.
- Angel Inn at Salem, +44 1558 822982. An award winning restaurant in Salem, 3 miles north of Llandeilo.
- The Plough Inn, Rhosmaen, +44 1558 823431. Contemporary cuisine, served in the bar or restaurant. Great views of Llandeilo in the garden.
The Angel Inn and Capel Bach Bistro, 62 Rhosmaen Street, +44 1558 822765. Great bar meals and an intimate Bistro at the rear.
Angel Inn at Salem, +44 1558 822982. An award winning restaurant in Salem, 3 miles north of Llandeilo.
The Plough Inn, Rhosmaen, +44 1558 823431. Contemporary cuisine, served in the bar or restaurant. Great views of Llandeilo in the garden.
There are several pubs in the town including the Salutation Inn, The Castle Hotel, The White Horse Inn and The Angel Inn. The Cawdor hotel also has a bar open to non-residents. There are also a number of pubs a short walk over the bridge in Ffairfach.
Evan Evans Brewery is based in the town, and supplies many local pubs with its speciality ales.
During the day, Barita Delicatessen, Ollies and Gegin Fach y Gwili are also open for drinks and snacks.
The area dialling code for Llandeilo is 01558. When dialling from overseas, dial +44 1558 XXXXXX
See the Carmarthenshire and Glamorgan articles for more on the surrounding area.