'''Llandovery''' [http://www.carmarthencounty.co.uk/towns/llandovery/] is a historic market town in Carmarthenshire, South Wales.
Get in
By car
From Swansea, M4 to end, A483 and then A40 through Llandeilo to Llandovery.
By bus
Direct buses to Carmarthen
By train
Llandovery is located on the famous Heart of Wales Line [http://www.heart-of-wales.co.uk/]. Trains depart Swansea at 4:36AM, 9:15AM, 1:17PM and 6:21PM, and depart Llandovery for Swansea at 7:48AM, 11:33AM, 4:32PM, 8:37PM. The journey takes around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get around
The town is small enough to cover on foot.
See
'''Llandovery Castle''' [http://www.castlewales.com/llandov.html]. The castle ruins are not substantial, but are worth a visit as they are conveniently located near the center of the town.
Do
Soak up the atmosphere of a small Welsh market town.
Attend a performance by the charity-run Llandovery Theatre [http://www.llandoverytheatre.com/pagesllandovery/1_1.html]
Llandovery serves as an excellent base for hiking in the Brecon Beacons.
Buy
'''Llandovery decor centre'''[http://www.llandoverydecorcentre.co.uk]is located in Stone street.They sell a wide range of items including paints, tools, carpets, rugs, bedding and much more.
''' Dinefwr Craft Centre''' located in the old market hall in the center of town has a few shops specializing in good quality handicrafts from both Wales and places further afield, such as India and Nepal.
Eat
The cafe in the old market hall in the center of town serves wholesome and delicious meals.
URMUM
Drink
Good coffee and selection of teas at the cafe in the old market hall.
I have eaten at The Blue Bell on High Street and i thought it was fantastic! There was a lovely atmosphere and the food was incredible
Sleep
Camping & Caravaning
'''Erwlon Caravan & Camping Park''', Brecon Rd. Tel:''+ 44 1550'' 721-021. (''email: mailto:peter@erwlon.fsnet.co.uk''), [http://www.erwlon.co.uk/]. A family run park in easy walking of Llandovery, excellent facilities, for independent reviews enter ''Erwlon camping reviews'' in Google. Rates: __4 - 14.50.
Mid range
'''The Castle Hotel''', King's Street. Tel:''+ 44 1550'' 720-343. (''email: mailto:castlehotellandovery@hotmail.com''), [http://www.llandoverycastlehotel.co.uk/]. A lovely old hotel located right in the heart of the town. Rates: __45+.
Splurge
'''The New White Lion''', 43 Stone Street. Tel:''+44 1550'' 720-685. E-mail: info@newwhitelion.co.uk [http://www.newwhitelion.co.uk/]. A six room hotel in mid-19th century grade II listed building
Get out
The following places are all within an hour's drive of the town:
'''Swansea''' - beaches, museums/galleries and shopping.
'''Carmarthen''' and '''Brecon''' - larger market towns.
'''Middleton'''. The National Botanic Garden of Wales [http://gardenofSPAMwales.org.uk/].
'''Esgair Fwyog Forest Park''', Cynghordy. Tel:''+44 1550'' 720-394.
'''Llyn Brianne''', Rhandirmwyn - a beautiful lake.
'''Dolaucothi Gold Mines''' in the valley of the River Cothi, near Pumsaint. The National Trust organises tours of the mines.
'''Carreg Cennen Castle''' [http://www.castlewales.com/carreg.html/] - spectacular castle ruins offering views over the country-side
'''Trapp''' - a picturesque river-side village (near Carreg Cennen Castle).