Ben’s guidebook

Ben
Ben’s guidebook

Sightseeing

local places to visit
Perched on a great limestone crag nearly 300ft/90m above the River Cennen, the dramatic silhouette of Carreg Cennen dominates the skyline for miles around and commands stunning views over the Carmarthenshire countryside.
106 locals recommend
Carreg Cennen Castle
106 locals recommend
Perched on a great limestone crag nearly 300ft/90m above the River Cennen, the dramatic silhouette of Carreg Cennen dominates the skyline for miles around and commands stunning views over the Carmarthenshire countryside.
just seven and a half miles away from the former chapel is the beautiful and mystical lake of llyn y fan fach. there is a car park at the foot of the hill leading up to the scenic lake surrounded by mountain peaks
Llyn y Fan Fach
just seven and a half miles away from the former chapel is the beautiful and mystical lake of llyn y fan fach. there is a car park at the foot of the hill leading up to the scenic lake surrounded by mountain peaks
skeletal remains of a unique religious settlement founded in the 1180s
7 locals recommend
Talley Abbey
7 locals recommend
skeletal remains of a unique religious settlement founded in the 1180s
The National Botanic Garden of Wales is dedicated to the research and conservation of biodiversity, to sustainability, lifelong learning and the enjoyment of the visitor.
197 locals recommend
National Botanic Garden of Wales
197 locals recommend
The National Botanic Garden of Wales is dedicated to the research and conservation of biodiversity, to sustainability, lifelong learning and the enjoyment of the visitor.
Voted Britain's Finest Natural Wonder, and the winner of all major environmental and tourism awards.There are three exceptional caves to experience
133 locals recommend
National Showcaves Centre for Wales
133 locals recommend
Voted Britain's Finest Natural Wonder, and the winner of all major environmental and tourism awards.There are three exceptional caves to experience
Located right on the south-westerly edge of the National Park this area is amongst the most beautiful and popular parts of the National Park.
39 locals recommend
Waterfall Country
2 High St
39 locals recommend
Located right on the south-westerly edge of the National Park this area is amongst the most beautiful and popular parts of the National Park.
Gold mines dating to Roman times with guided underground tours and hands-on gold panning.
24 locals recommend
Dolaucothi Gold Mines
24 locals recommend
Gold mines dating to Roman times with guided underground tours and hands-on gold panning.
Standing proudly at the heart of the Dinefwr estate is Grade II* listed Newton House, a family home for over three hundred years to the descendants of The Lord Rhys, the powerful Prince of the Welsh Kingdom of the Deheubarth. Cared for by the National Trust since 1990, Dinefwr is now a place for you to enjoy, relax and refresh.
15 locals recommend
Dinefwr
15 locals recommend
Standing proudly at the heart of the Dinefwr estate is Grade II* listed Newton House, a family home for over three hundred years to the descendants of The Lord Rhys, the powerful Prince of the Welsh Kingdom of the Deheubarth. Cared for by the National Trust since 1990, Dinefwr is now a place for you to enjoy, relax and refresh.
'Norman stronghold is a match for the greatest castles of Wales See Kidwelly Castle rising above the river Gwendraeth on a misty morning and prepare to be amazed. This is the medieval fortress of everyone’s dreams.'
61 locals recommend
Kidwelly Castle
Castle Road
61 locals recommend
'Norman stronghold is a match for the greatest castles of Wales See Kidwelly Castle rising above the river Gwendraeth on a misty morning and prepare to be amazed. This is the medieval fortress of everyone’s dreams.'
Daily red kite feeding station all year round for rare Red Kites in Llandeusant at the Red Kite Feeding Centre in the Brecon Beacons
16 locals recommend
Red Kite Feeding Station Llanddeusant
16 locals recommend
Daily red kite feeding station all year round for rare Red Kites in Llandeusant at the Red Kite Feeding Centre in the Brecon Beacons
lovely old style traditional cinema like going back to the cinema of your childhood only with modern sound and picture quality
6 locals recommend
Brynamman Public Hall Cinema
Station Road
6 locals recommend
lovely old style traditional cinema like going back to the cinema of your childhood only with modern sound and picture quality
The beautiful St Davids Cathedral is situated in St Davids, Britain's smallest city, in the county of Pembrokeshire, near the most westerly point of Wales a couple of hours drive from the former chapel of ease
124 locals recommend
St. Davids Cathedral
The Pebbles
124 locals recommend
The beautiful St Davids Cathedral is situated in St Davids, Britain's smallest city, in the county of Pembrokeshire, near the most westerly point of Wales a couple of hours drive from the former chapel of ease
Aberglasney Gardens is one of the finest gardens in Wales. A Great day out for all the family, based in Carmarthenshire, just a few miles west of Llandeilo
100 locals recommend
Aberglasney Gardens
100 locals recommend
Aberglasney Gardens is one of the finest gardens in Wales. A Great day out for all the family, based in Carmarthenshire, just a few miles west of Llandeilo
This fascinating museum of wool production makes for a surprisingly great day out located in Drefach Felindre just over an hour's drive from the former chapel
48 locals recommend
National Wool Museum
48 locals recommend
This fascinating museum of wool production makes for a surprisingly great day out located in Drefach Felindre just over an hour's drive from the former chapel
The Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo, situated to the north of Saundersfoot and Tenby in Pembrokeshire, has a wide range of animals and an indoor fairground
289 locals recommend
Folly Farm Adventure Park & Zoo
289 locals recommend
The Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo, situated to the north of Saundersfoot and Tenby in Pembrokeshire, has a wide range of animals and an indoor fairground

local towns

beautiful scenic market town Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/wuem6g7SYahXWTLk8
97 locals recommend
Llandeilo
97 locals recommend
beautiful scenic market town Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/wuem6g7SYahXWTLk8
Nearby village of Llangadog provides access to small local shops and pubs Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/gLWuu4MyrMzbtfSK9
9 locals recommend
Llangadog
9 locals recommend
Nearby village of Llangadog provides access to small local shops and pubs Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/gLWuu4MyrMzbtfSK9

Entertainment

beautiful old style cinema, like travelling back in time
6 locals recommend
Brynamman Public Hall Cinema
Station Road
6 locals recommend
beautiful old style cinema, like travelling back in time
traditional trotting races ( check for event dates)
Amman Valley Trotting Club
Morriston Place
traditional trotting races ( check for event dates)
23 locals recommend
Ffos Las Racecourse
Culla Road
23 locals recommend