Llandovery

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Llandovery (Welsh: Llanymddyfri) is an historic market town in Carmarthenshire, on the edge of the Black Mountain, and on the border between Mid Wales and South Wales.

Llandovery

  • Llandovery Castle. The castle ruins are not substantial, but are worth a visit as they are conveniently located near the centre of the town.
  • Llyn Brianne, Rhandirmwyn (12 miles north of the town. a beautiful man-made lake and dam.
  • Dolaucothi Gold Mines, +44 1558 650177. The National Trust organises tours of the mines
  • Myddfai Visitor Centre and Community Hall, Myddfai, +44 1550 720449.

Llandovery Castle. The castle ruins are not substantial, but are worth a visit as they are conveniently located near the centre of the town.

Llyn Brianne, Rhandirmwyn (12 miles north of the town. a beautiful man-made lake and dam.

Dolaucothi Gold Mines, +44 1558 650177. The National Trust organises tours of the mines

Myddfai Visitor Centre and Community Hall, Myddfai, +44 1550 720449.

Llandovery Theatre. performance by the charity-run theatre

Crychan Forest. Trails for walkers, cyclist, horse riders and carriage drivers. car parking at Esgair Fwyog and a number of other forestry sites

  • Dinefwr Craft Centre, The Old Market Hall. located in the old market hall in the centre of town has a few shops specializing in good quality handicrafts from both Wales and places further afield, such as India and Nepal.

Dinefwr Craft Centre, The Old Market Hall. located in the old market hall in the centre of town has a few shops specializing in good quality handicrafts from both Wales and places further afield, such as India and Nepal.

  • The cafe in the old market hall in the centre of town serves wholesome and delicious meals.
  • The Castle Hotel restaurant, Kings Road, +44 1550 720343. 07:30-21:30. The Castle Hotel is run and owned by a group of restaurateurs rather than hoteliers so it's no surprise that food lies at the heart of the house – the family farm provides 90% of the natural tasting, free range meat and poultry used in the kitchens, supplemented by a loyal and brilliant network of hard-working and passionate local suppliers.

The Castle Hotel restaurant, Kings Road, +44 1550 720343. 07:30-21:30. The Castle Hotel is run and owned by a group of restaurateurs rather than hoteliers so it's no surprise that food lies at the heart of the house – the family farm provides 90% of the natural tasting, free range meat and poultry used in the kitchens, supplemented by a loyal and brilliant network of hard-working and passionate local suppliers.

  • Good coffee and selection of teas at the cafe in the old market hall.
  • The Blue Bell, 19 High Street, +44 1550 721797. Lovely atmosphere and incredible food

The Blue Bell, 19 High Street, +44 1550 721797. Lovely atmosphere and incredible food

The following places are all within an hour's drive of the town:

  • Carmarthen and Brecon - larger market towns.
  • Carreg Cennen Castle - spectacular castle ruins offering views over the Cennen valley towards the brooding Black Mountain near Llandeilo
  • The National Botanic Garden of Wales, Middleton near Carmarthen.
  • Swansea - beaches, museums/galleries and shopping.
  • Trap - a picturesque riverside village (near Carreg Cennen Castle).

[[Carmarthen]] and [[Brecon]] - larger market towns.

Carreg Cennen Castle - spectacular castle ruins offering views over the Cennen valley towards the brooding Black Mountain near [[Llandeilo]]

The National Botanic Garden of Wales, Middleton near [[Carmarthen]].

[[Swansea]] - beaches, museums/galleries and shopping.

Trap - a picturesque riverside village (near Carreg Cennen Castle).