Top 10 things to do in Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire has a long coastline, gardens, castles and a rich Welsh legend history. It sits between Swansea and Pembrokeshire, and has quieter beaches.
- 1
National Botanic Garden of Wales
📍 Near LlanarthneGardensA large botanic garden with a huge glasshouse.
- 2
Carreg Cennen Castle
📍 Near LlandeiloHistory, castleA ruined castle high on a limestone crag, with a cave passage.
- 3
Dylan Thomas Boathouse
📍 LaugharneLiterary, coastThe poet’s home and writing shed on the estuary.
- 4
Laugharne Castle
📍 LaugharneHistoryA ruined castle on the Taf estuary, inspiring Dylan Thomas.
- 5
Dinefwr Park
📍 LlandeiloHouse, parklandA deer park, castle and house, with white cattle.
- 6
Pembrey Country Park
📍 PembreyBeach, familiesA long sandy beach, forest trails and a dry ski slope.
- 7
Kidwelly Castle
📍 KidwellyHistoryA well-preserved medieval castle with a gatehouse.
- 8
Llansteffan Castle
📍 LlansteffanHistory, viewsA ruined castle above a quiet beach on the Tywi estuary.
- 9
Cenarth Falls
📍 CenarthWaterfall, walksA series of waterfalls on the Teifi, where salmon leap.
- 10
Dolaucothi Gold Mines
📍 PumsaintHistory, undergroundRoman gold mines with tours underground.
Where to base yourself
Carmarthen suits the town and the Botanic Garden. Llandeilo suits castles and countryside. Laugharne suits Dylan Thomas. Pembrey suits beaches.
Last checked: October 2026.