Llandovery

By car

• From Swansea, M4 to end, A483 and then A40 through Llandeilo to Llandovery. Otherwise head west on the A40 from Abergavenny through Brecon to get there from the east

By bus

• Direct buses from Carmarthen, Builth Wells, Brecon and Lampeter.

By train

• Llandovery is located on the famous Heart of Wales Line. 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.

• Llandovery CastleThe castle ruins are not substantial, but are worth a visit as they are conveniently located near the centre of the town.

• Llyn Brianne

  address: Rhandirmwyn
  a beautiful man-made lake and dam.

• Dolaucothi Gold Mines

  phone: +44 1558 650177
  The National Trust organises tours of the mines

• Myddfai Visitor Centre and Community Hall

  phone: +44 1550 720449
  address: Myddfai

• Soak up the atmosphere of a small Welsh market town.

• Llandovery Theatreperformance by the charity-run theatre

• Crychan ForestTrails for walkers, cyclist, horse riders and carriage drivers. car parking at Esgair Fwyog and a number of other forestry sites

• Llandovery serves as an excellent base for hiking in the Brecon Beacons.

Events

• Dinefwr Craft Centre

  address: The Old Market Hall
  located in the old market hall in the centre of town has a few shops specializing in good quality handicrafts from both Wales and places further afield, such as India and Nepal.

• The cafe in the old market hall in the centre of town serves wholesome and delicious meals.

• The Castle Hotel restaurant

  address: Kings Road
  The Castle Hotel is run and owned by a group of restaurateurs rather than hoteliers so it's no surprise that food lies at the heart of the house – the family farm provides 90% of the natural tasting, free range meat and poultry used in the kitchens, supplemented by a loyal and brilliant network of hard-working and passionate local suppliers.

• Good coffee and selection of teas at the cafe in the old market hall.

• The Blue Bell

  phone: +44 1550 721797
  address: 19 High Street
  Lovely atmosphere and incredible food

Camping & Caravaning

• Erwlon Caravan & Camping Park

  address: Brecon Rd.
  A family run park in easy walking distance of Llandovery, excellent facilities.

Mid-range

• The Castle Hotel

  address: King's Street
  A lovely old hotel located right in the heart of the town.

Splurge

• The New White Lion

  address: 43 Stone Street
  A six room hotel in mid-19th century grade II listed building

Self-catering

• Bwlch Tre Banau Estate

  phone: +44 1558 650399
  address: Porthyrhyd, Llanwrda
  Three cottages with new interiors and views towards the Brecon Beacons. Ducks, dogs, geese and plenty of room to roam for the kids. From £395 p/w based on four sharing.

• Carmarthen and Brecon - larger market towns.
• Carreg Cennen Castle - spectacular castle ruins offering views over the Cennen valley towards the brooding Black Mountain near Llandeilo
• The National Botanic Garden of Wales, Middleton near Carmarthen.
• Swansea - beaches, museums/galleries and shopping.
• Trap - a picturesque riverside village (near Carreg Cennen Castle).