Llandovery Album: Pictures of a Welsh Market Town

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The town of Llandovery owes its origin to its position at an important bridging point on the River Tywi. This was recognised by the Romans who established a fort, and later by the Normans whose ruined castle can still be seen. Llandovery has a brilliant range of accommodation if you’re looking for somewhere to stay for the weekend? The Brecon Beacons National Park is a real treasure trove of fine produce. Tasty treats like our local whisky, cheese and chocolates make lovely gifts, and putting together a picnic from fresh goodies is a breeze. Dolaucothi Gold Mines ( in the valley of the River Cothi, near Pumsaint about 10 miles west of Llandovery), ☏ +44 1558 650177. The National Trust organises tours of the mines Llandovery railway station is on the Heart of Wales line, with services in the direction of Swansea and of Shrewsbury.

Funding for the entertainment has been received from the Arts of Council of Wales, the Welsh Government, National Lottery and Tŷ Cerdd. It is an old droving town with a rich history and the pretty market square is surrounded by characterful Georgian buildings, built on the profits of the 19th-century wool trade. The town centre has a large range of shops and craft outlets as well as places to eat and drink or to stay and it’s also flat - making it very accessible to all. It is well worth exploring the streets of our town, you will find that Llandovery still offers a warm welcome to visitors. The Memorial Chapel in Stryd y Bont was built as a memorial to the hymnist William Williams Pantycelyn.You can then spend a few hours exploring the kooky town of Llanwrtyd Wells, the home of Bog snorkelling in Wales. We stayed in their New York Cottage, it’s a rustic, mezzanine cottage that with original features, including a free-standing bath, lovely log burner and a veranda with views. The Dolaucothi Gold Mines are located 10 miles (16km) away near Pumpsaint on the A482. The road follows an original Roman road to Llanio fort.

These guidelines and standards aim to keep the content on Booking.com relevant and family-friendly, without limiting expression or strong opinions. They're also applicable regardless of the comment's tone. Second Saturday of each month, 10am–2pm Abergavenny Farmers' Market Abergavenny Market Hall, Cross Street, Abergavenny NP7 5EU, Wales Proudly Welsh and community-focused, visiting Llandovery is a chance to immerse yourself in Welsh culture and heritage. Reasons to visit Llandovery Wales Llandovery was an important coaching centre on the turnpike road from London (now the A40). When the railway reached Llandovery in 1858 it dealt a death blow to the drover’s trade and mail coaches.The town is home to a thriving community and plays host to many different events throughout the year including a Carnival, the Sheep Festival and Motobike Festival Weekend. Llandovery boasts a doctor’s surgery and hospital and a superb primary school with a public swimming pool and a brand new open-to-all leisure centre facility. It is also home to Llandovery College, an independent school that has supplied and is still supplying a number of great players to the Welsh national rugby team. Swear words, sexual references, hate speech, discriminatory remarks, threats, or references to violence Dinefwr Craft Centre, 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 town owes its origin to its position as an important bridging point on the river Tywi. This was recognised by the Romans who established a fort and by the Normans who built the castle. The town has a long history as a market town and the large number of public houses in the town are its inheritance from droving days. Llandovery ( / l æ n ˈ d ʌ v r i/; Welsh: Llanymddyfri [ɬanəmˈðəvrɪ]) is a market town and community in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It lies on the River Tywi and at the junction of the A40 and A483 roads, about 25 miles (40km) north-east of Carmarthen, 27 miles (43km) north of Swansea and 21 miles (34km) west of Brecon.