Llandeilo

By train

Llandeilo is on the famous Heart of Wales Train Line. Trains depart Swansea at 4:36AM, 9:15AM, 1:17PM and 6:21PM, and leave Llandeilo for Swansea at 8:09AM, 11:54AM, 4:52PM, 8:58PM..

By car

The town is located near the end of the M4.

By Bus

Buses available from Ammanford, Carmarthen. Llandovery and Swansea.

The town is small enough to cover on foot. A historic Town Trail leaflet guides visitors around the oldest part of town, with display boards.

• Dinefwr

  phone: +44 1558 824512
  address: SA19 6RT
  The park is home to a herd of white cattle and also has a lake and a deer park. Admission for house and park (standard rate): adult £5.45, child £2.72, family £13.63.

• Newton HouseNational Nature Reserve, historic country house and 18th-century landscape park, enclosing a medieval deer park

Bridge StreetThis row of attractive, pastel coloured houses is the most famous and recognizable landmark in the town.

Dinefwr Castle

address: Dinefwr Park, SA19 6RT

Beautiful castle on a high crag overlooking the River Towy. Climb up the round tower, walk the battlements and see the wonderful views. Free entry to the castle on foot, but car park charges apply in the National Trust car park at Newton House.

Castle Woods

address: Llandeilo

Beautiful nature reserve of the Wildlife Trust, in a peaceful setting by the River Towy. Geologically interesting, with birds, badgers, and bluebells among other delights at any time of year.

Carreg Cennen Castle

phone: +44 1558 822291

address: Trapp

An imposing castle located a few miles from Llandeilo off the A483. Cafe and gift shop. There is an admission fee payable at the cafe/gift shop.

Aberglasney Gardens

phone: +44 1558 668998

address: Aberglasney

Ten acres of historic gardens surrounding Aberglasney House in Carmarthenshire.

Dryslwyn Castle

address: SA32 8RW

Y Garn GochIron Age hill fort

Talley Abbey

address: Talley

ruined former monastery of the Premonstratensians

Golden GroveNeoclassical manor house and estate

• Tennis
• Squash
• Hill Walking
• Fishing
• Rugby

Llandeilo has a fantastic range of boutique shops located on Rhosmaen Street, King Street and Market Street.

• Interior and Gift. There are several specialist interior and gift shops in Llandeilo including Scorpio, Towy Interiors, Peppercorn, Pinc and Igam-Ogam.

• Heavenly

  phone: +44 1558 822800
  address: Rhosmaen Street
  Hand-made chocolates' and organic ice-cream

• Barita

• Fashion. There are several boutique clothes shops on Rhosmaen Street, King Street and Market Street including Toast, Variations and Rigout.

• Fountain Fine Art

  phone: +44 1558 824244
  address: 115 Rhosmaen Street

• The Rooms

  phone: +44 781-695-4085
  address: New Road
  fine paintings, ceramics and sculptures by local and nationally known artists

• AntiquesThere are 2 large antiques venues on Station Road: The Works and James Ash. Once a month an Antiques Fair is held at the Civic Hall, and also a Car Boot Sale takes place there monthly.

• The Angel Inn and Capel Bach Bistro

  phone: +44 1558 822765
  address: 62 Rhosmaen Street
  Great bar meals and an intimate Bistro at the rear.

• Angel Inn at Salem

  phone: +44 1558 822982
  An award winning restaurant in Salem, 3 miles north of Llandeilo.

• The Plough Inn, Rhosmaen

  phone: +44 1558 823431
  Contemporary cuisine, served in the bar or restaurant. Great views of Llandeilo in the garden.

There are several pubs in the town including the Salutation Inn, The Castle Hotel, The White Horse Inn and The Angel Inn. The Cawdor hotel also has a bar open to non-residents. There are also a number of pubs a short walk over the bridge in Ffairfach.
Evan Evans Brewery is based in the town, and supplies many local pubs with its speciality ales.
During the day, Barita Delicatessen, Ollies and Gegin Fach y Gwili are also open for drinks and snacks.

• Cawdor Arms Hotel

  address: 72 Rhosmaen Street
  A boutique hotel housed in a Georgian grade II listed building in the heart of Llandeilo.

• Ty Menyn Holiday Cottage

  phone: +44 1558 823602
  address: Brynmorfa, Rhosmaen
  Lisa & James Woodward have converted an old butter house into a five star comfortable Character cottage, self catering suitable for up to 6+cot. Private but on the outskirts of town. Mini Breaks available.

• Parc Y Brenin Cottage

  address: Cwrt Henri
  Stone built Welsh Cottage; 4

*.

• Meadow View Bed and Breakfast

  phone: +44 1558 669199
  address: Llanfynydd, SA32 7PR
  Three guest bedrooms with en suite facilities. 3

* rating via the Welsh Tourist Board.

• Stangwrach Self-catering Cottage

  address: Llanfynydd
  Stone cottage c. 1756 sleeping 4+2 near both the market town of Carmarthen and the historical town of Llandeilo (7 miles), centrally heated throughout.

The area dialling code for Llandeilo is 01558. When dialling from overseas, dial +44 1558 XXXXXX

See the Carmarthenshire and Glamorgan articles for more on the surrounding area.