Visiting Kidwelly

Things to do in Carmarthenshire

Visit Kidwelly Castle

Kidwelly Castle

The stunning remains of this towering 12th Century castle. Overlooking the river Gwedraeth, the pride of Kidwelly is well worth a visit.

Visit Pembrey Motorsport Circuit

Pembrey Race Circuit

We're an ideal base for days at the home of Welsh motorsport.

Pembrey Country Park

Pembrey Country Park

202 hectares of beautiful parkland and some of the best beaches in the UK, a must see!

Visit Kidwelly Industrial Museum

Kidwelly Industrial Museum

A fascinating and unique journey through the history of industry in Kidwelly.


Ffos Las Racecourse

Ffos Las Racecourse

Ffos Las brings top class racing back to West Wales for the first time since 1937.

Golfing in Carmarthenshire

Golf Courses

Carmarthenshire boasts a range of quality golf courses, many of which are less than 10 miles from us.

Visit the Gardens of Wales

National Botanical Gardens

Spend a day walking through the vibrant flora of the Botanical Gardens and the wonders of the glass dome house.

Parc Y Scarlets Stadium

Parc y Scarlets

Home to leading Welsh football and rugby clubs, the Parc Y Scarlets also hosts live music concerts, so its worth checking whats on.

Carmarthenshire Castles

You can find leaflets for many of the Carmarthenshire Castles in the lounge area.
Kidwelly - 600 yards
Carmarthen - 10 miles
Dryslwyn - 15 miles
Llansteffan - 20 miles
Dinefwr - 20 miles
Laugharne - 26 miles
Carreg Cennan - 28 miles

Other Castles in South Wales include;
Cardiff Castle - 65 miles
Castle Coch - 60 miles

Kidwelly Places of Interest

St Mary's Church (free) - 300 yards
Kidwelly quay and remains of the canal (free) - 1 miles

Seaside Towns & Beaches

Mumbles - 25 miles
Saundersfoot - 29 miles
Tenby - 35 miles
New Quay - 40 miles
Porthcawl - 42 miles
Aberaeron - 43 miles
Aberystwyth - 60 miles

Other Attractions Across South Wales

Wetland and Wild Fowl Trust (charge) - 13 miles
Gwili Steam Railway (charges for rides) - 13 miles
Carmarthen County Museum in Abergili (free) - 13 miles
Aberglasney Gardens (charge) - 15 miles
Laugharne (Home to Dylan Thomas - charge) - 26 miles
Pendine sands and museum of speed (free) - 33 miles
Llyn Brianne Reservoir & Dam (free) - 35 miles
Black Mountains - 35 miles
The Gower peninsula and Heritage Centre - 15 to 25 miles
Swansea City Centre - 23 miles
Swansea National Waterfront - 25 miles
Aberdulais Falls - 33 miles
Cenarth Falls - 35 miles
Oakwood Theme Park - 40 miles
The Blue Lagoon Water Park - 40 miles
Designer Outlet (Junction 36 M4) - 45 miles
St Davids Cathedral - 52 miles
Cardiff airport - 60 miles
Cardiff City Centre - 65 miles

Ferries & Transport

Swansea Ferry Terminal - 25 miles
Pembroke Dock Ferry Terminal - 40 miles
Fishguard Ferry Terminal - 55 miles