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PLACES TO VISIT
Elmrise Park is ideally situated for touring, being in easy reach of many attractions around the area. What ever your interest, there is something for everyone. The Park is in easy reach of attraction in Pembrokeshire and the Gower as well as the Carmarthenshire countryside.
There are many places to visit, most are within an hours drive from the park and many are just 20 or 40 minutes drive away. The market town of Carmarthen is just 6miles away and the in the other direction the towns and beaches of Tenby (were you can book a boat trip to Caldy Island) and Saundersfoot in Pembrokeshire are just 40mins away.
For the children there is Folly Farm, Manor House Wild Animal Park and Oakwood Theme Park, all in the same area. If you like gardens there are our very own Botanic Gardens in Llanarthne which are only 20mins drive. Aberglasney is another garden not to be missed and is quite unique and being about the same distance.
The village of Laughaurne is approximately 20mins away where you can visit Dylan Thomas’ Boathouse and see where the famous Welsh poet and writer spent his days writing, and perhaps visit Laughaurne castle as well.
Laughaurne castle
The Boat House
There are several National Trust properties and Cadw’s ancient sights and castles make a very interesting day out. Swansea and the Gower are also in easy reach, Swansea being 40mins drive and in less than an hour you could be on the lovely Gower coast line.
For those of you who enjoy walking, there are plenty of opportunities in all directions, both long and short walks, Green Castle Woods making a very pleasing walk, which can be reached just a few miles up the road.
If your not wanting to travel too far, on the edge of the park is the Pant-yr-Athro Country Inn and International Hostel, serving Mexican food and bar snacks and the Mansion House Hotel (which is open to non residents) serving meals, including Sunday Lunches. The town of Carmarthen is just 6miles away, where you can get everything you might need, on the way, there is the village of Llangain where there is the cosy Pantydderwen Tavern where you can get a good selection of food.
Just two miles down the road from your chalet is the quiet unspoilt seaside village of Llanstephan, which has all the basic amenities, village shop, Post Office and two pubs, both of which serve food. Near the beach car park there is a tea room selling home-made cakes and a small selection of Welsh gifts and crafts. At low tide, you can walk around the headland to Scott’s Bay, or if the tide is in you can take the coastal path from the village or the beach, past the castle. Llanstephan castle was built by the Normans in the early 12th century, from there you can see lovely views of the surrounding area. Clearly visible across the Towy estuary is the village of Ferryside, which was once accessible from Llanstephan by ferryboat.
There are many other places to visit, information on which can be found in the chalet for you to browse through at your leisure, but here are a few to get you started: Aberglasney Gardens
This is one of the finest gardens in Wales, containing a magnificent and diverse plant collection with many rare and unusual species. In the ruinous central courtyard of the mansion there is an amazing indoor garden. Some of the garden structures date back to the Elizabethan period and are unique in the UK. The garden shop and café are open 365 days a year. April – September 10am – 6pm (last admission 5pm) October – March 10.30am – 4pm (last admission 3pm Tel. 01558 668998 info@aberglasney.org www.aberglasney.org
The National Botanic Gardens of Wales The gardens are open all year and offer a great day out for all the family. See the world’s largest single span glass house and the many varied attractions including:
Open every day except Christmas Day Summer: 10am – 6pm Winter: 10am – 4.30pm Tel. 01558 668768 www.gardenofwales.org.uk Horse Riding The Marros Riding Centre www.marros-farm.co.uk Golf Courses Carmarthen Golf Club www.carmarthengolfclub.com
Ashburnham Golf Club www.ashburnhamgolfclub.co.uk
Other Places of Interest
Oakwood Theme Park www.oakwoodthemepark.co.uk
Folly Farm Family Adventure Park www.follyfarm.co.uk
Manor House Wild Animal Park www.manorhousewildanimalpark.co.uk
Gwili Steam Railway www.gwili-railway.co.uk
Dylan Thomas’s Boathouse www.dylanthomasboathouse.com
National Wetlands Centre www.wwt.org.uk
Gower Heritage Centre www.gowerheritagecentre.co.uk
Here are a few of the closest National Trust Properties, for more information see: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo Tel.01558 824512 dinefwr@nationaltrust.org.uk 12th century Welsh castle and Newton House (1660) situated in an 18th century landscape park, enclosing a medieval deer park. There are a number of scenic walks with fine views across the Towy Valley
Colby Woodland Gardens, Amroth, Nr Narbeth Tel.01834811885 colby@nationalrust.org.uk Eight acres of beautiful woodland gardens, with year round interest, a gift shop and tea rooms.
Dalaucothi Gold Mines, Lanwrda, Carmarthenshire Tel.01558 650177 dolaucothi@nationaltrust.org.uk These unique gold mines are set amid wooded hillsides overlooking the beautiful Cothi Valley. The mines have been in use from Roman times to the 20th century.
Tudor Merchants House, Quay Hill, Tenby, Pembrokeshire Tel.01834 842279 tudormerchantshouse@nationaltrust.org.uk Late 15th century 3 storey town house situated within the historic walled seaside town of Tenby.
Paxtons Tower, Llanarthne Folly with magnificent views, well worth the climb.
For Castles visit: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
Dinefwr Castle Dryslwn Castle Kidwelly Castle Laugharne Castle Carreg Cennen Castle Pembroke Castle
Country Parks and Museums: www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Gelli Aur Country Park Tel.01558 668885
Llyn Llech Owain Country Park Tel.01269 832229
Millennium Coastal Park, Llanelli Tel.01554 777744
Pembrey Country Park Tel.01554 833913
Carmarthenshire County Museum Tel.01267 228696
Museum of Speed, Pendine Tel.01994 453488
Kidwelly Industrial Museum Tel.01554 891078
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