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Carmarthenshire
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Regions / Towns and villages / Towns / Villages / Other destinations / Culture and History / Talk / Travel to Carmarthenshire, visa requirements By Car By Train By Bus / Get around / Carmarthenshire attractions and sightseeing / Itineraries / City tours / Good restaurants and cheap meals / Carmarthenshire nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs. / Stay safe / Get outCarmarthenshire [1] is a county in south west Wales. It is bounded to the North West by Ceredigion, the West by Pembrokeshire, the South East by Swansea, the East by Neath Port Talbot and to the North East by Powys
Regions
Towns and villages
Towns
- Carmarthen -- the county town of Carmarthenshire, bustling market.
- Kidwelly -- large castle
- Laugharne
- Llanarthne
- Llandeilo -- picturesque market town.
- Llandovery -- picturesque market town.
- Llanelli -- the largest town in the county
Villages
Other destinations
- The pictureque river-side village of Trapp - a few miles from Llandeilo, near Carreg Cennen Castle.
Culture and History
Talk
The area is by and large bi-lingual. English and Welsh are both widely, used.
Travel to Carmarthenshire & Visa Requirements
By Car
The M4 Motorway connects the county with Swansea and destinations to the East, eventually reaching London.
By Train
Arriva Trains Wales run the vast majority of Services in the area, with First Greatwestern running a small number of through trains to London.
Buses to Carmarthenshire
Tours & Getting around Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire attractions and sightseeing
- Middleton - the National Botanical Gardens - Llanarthne. Tel:+44 1558 668-768. - adults £7.00, children (5-15) £2.00, family (2 adults, 4 children) £16.00.
- Carreg Cennen Castle [2] - an imposing castle located north of Swansea, a few miles from Llandeilo off the A483. Cafe and gift shop. There is an admission fee payable at the cafe/gift shop.
Itineraries
Carmarthenshire city tours
Carmarthenshire Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive
Carmarthenshire nightlife, bars, clubs & pubs
Stay safe
Get out
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