'''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).