Guidebook for Ferryside and Local Area
Drinks & Nightlife
The Kings Arms is a fantastic pub 5 minutes walk from Hen Beudy, offers great evening meals, fantastic steaks, real ale (CAMRA awarded), live music most Thursdays and a friendly staff and publican Calvin, who will always make you feel welcome. They will also do any of their meals as a take out if you fancy eating it back at Hen Beudy.
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The Kings Arms
13 Maes-Yr-EglwysThe Kings Arms is a fantastic pub 5 minutes walk from Hen Beudy, offers great evening meals, fantastic steaks, real ale (CAMRA awarded), live music most Thursdays and a friendly staff and publican Calvin, who will always make you feel welcome. They will also do any of their meals as a take out if you fancy eating it back at Hen Beudy.
Food Scene
Parc y Bocs was created in the community, for the community, fabulous licensed restaurant/cafe in a relaxing, scenic and friendly environment. Parc y Bocs Farm Shop is the brainchild of John Burns, the community-driven founder and MD of Kidwelly based company Burns Pet Nutrition.
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Parc Y Bocs Farm Shop
Carmarthen RoadParc y Bocs was created in the community, for the community, fabulous licensed restaurant/cafe in a relaxing, scenic and friendly environment. Parc y Bocs Farm Shop is the brainchild of John Burns, the community-driven founder and MD of Kidwelly based company Burns Pet Nutrition.
A very different experience in this converted pub.
It is a quirky restaurant/cafe. It has a great delicatessen with organic fruit and vegetables, great Welsh cheeses,salamis, cured and smoked meats, wines - small estate, biodynamic, organic, 'natural.' A large selection of craft beer, quality pastas, rices, canned tomatoes, preserves, chocolate, coffee.
Plus the do Pie of the Day to eat there or to take away.
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Wright's Food Emporium
A very different experience in this converted pub.
It is a quirky restaurant/cafe. It has a great delicatessen with organic fruit and vegetables, great Welsh cheeses,salamis, cured and smoked meats, wines - small estate, biodynamic, organic, 'natural.' A large selection of craft beer, quality pastas, rices, canned tomatoes, preserves, chocolate, coffee.
Plus the do Pie of the Day to eat there or to take away.
Y Polyn is a small pub/restaurant tucked away in the verdant Towy valley between the county town of Carmarthen and chic Llandeilo. A bit of a drive and you do have to book in advance.
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Y Polyn
Y Polyn is a small pub/restaurant tucked away in the verdant Towy valley between the county town of Carmarthen and chic Llandeilo. A bit of a drive and you do have to book in advance.
A coffee shop/bistro in the beautiful Kidwelly. We opened our doors in 2022 for delicious food and coffee.
@TheGatehouseKidwelly
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The Gatehouse
2 Castle StA coffee shop/bistro in the beautiful Kidwelly. We opened our doors in 2022 for delicious food and coffee.
@TheGatehouseKidwelly
Fancy a curry night in? Great food, fast delivery and collection service for every order placed on our website. https://https://tajmahalkidwelly.com or order on Just Eat.
Taj Mahal
4 Allhalland StFancy a curry night in? Great food, fast delivery and collection service for every order placed on our website. https://https://tajmahalkidwelly.com or order on Just Eat.
If you fancy Fish and Chips or a Chinese Takeaway this place has a great variety of tasty food. Order in advance 01554 891101 to avoid waiting.
WAH YUEN(fish and chip& Chinese )
5a Bridge StreetIf you fancy Fish and Chips or a Chinese Takeaway this place has a great variety of tasty food. Order in advance 01554 891101 to avoid waiting.
Entertainment & Activities
Ffos Las Racecourse is a sports, events and conferencing venue, and is a fantastic location for corporate events, weddings, functions, concerts and other occasions.
The venue set in 600 acres of beautiful Carmarthenshire countryside with fantastic scenic views across the Garden of Wales.
From being the largest open cast mine in Europe the transformation has been exceptional. The venue now boasts, conservation areas, solar farms, beautiful lakes, bridle ways and The Diamond Jubilee tree plantation along with the racecourse.
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Ffos Las Racecourse
Culla RoadFfos Las Racecourse is a sports, events and conferencing venue, and is a fantastic location for corporate events, weddings, functions, concerts and other occasions.
The venue set in 600 acres of beautiful Carmarthenshire countryside with fantastic scenic views across the Garden of Wales.
From being the largest open cast mine in Europe the transformation has been exceptional. The venue now boasts, conservation areas, solar farms, beautiful lakes, bridle ways and The Diamond Jubilee tree plantation along with the racecourse.
A world-class golf course in a very dramatic setting, Machynys Peninsula - Jack Nicklaus Design.
On the edge of the Carmarthen Bay, overlooking Gower, a championship course: a challenging, links-style, par 72 - offering golf as it should be.
Machynys Peninsula is situated between Llanelli and Swansea in the Millennium Coastal Park.
Machynys Peninsula Golf Club
A world-class golf course in a very dramatic setting, Machynys Peninsula - Jack Nicklaus Design.
On the edge of the Carmarthen Bay, overlooking Gower, a championship course: a challenging, links-style, par 72 - offering golf as it should be.
Machynys Peninsula is situated between Llanelli and Swansea in the Millennium Coastal Park.
Parks & Nature
Pembrey Country Park is one of Wales’s Top Visitor attractions providing a unique blend of coast and countryside.
Set inside 500 acres of woodland and alongside eight miles of golden sands.
Dogs are welcome!
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Парк и пляж Пембрей
Pembrey Country Park is one of Wales’s Top Visitor attractions providing a unique blend of coast and countryside.
Set inside 500 acres of woodland and alongside eight miles of golden sands.
Dogs are welcome!
Dinefwr parkland, a National Nature Reserve in Carmarthenshire, is an extremely old landscape incorporating an ancient wood pasture and deer park dating back to the dark ages.
Situated in majestic hilltop locations above the Tywi Valley
Dinefwr Castle not only occupies a place of great affection in the minds and traditions of the Welsh people but also offers fantastic views over the Tywi valley. And admission is free.
Newton House is was built in 1660, you can still find traces of the original Newton House on a visit to the Dinefwr estate.
They also have a great restaurant for lunch or afternoon tea.
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National Trust - Dinefwr
Dynevor AvenueDinefwr parkland, a National Nature Reserve in Carmarthenshire, is an extremely old landscape incorporating an ancient wood pasture and deer park dating back to the dark ages.
Situated in majestic hilltop locations above the Tywi Valley
Dinefwr Castle not only occupies a place of great affection in the minds and traditions of the Welsh people but also offers fantastic views over the Tywi valley. And admission is free.
Newton House is was built in 1660, you can still find traces of the original Newton House on a visit to the Dinefwr estate.
They also have a great restaurant for lunch or afternoon tea.
The gardens are set in the beautiful Carmarthenshire countryside, and is a fascinating blend of the modern and historic.
Here you’ll find an inspiring range of themed gardens, the world’s largest single-span glasshouse, a tropical Butterfly House, play areas and a national nature reserve, all set in a Regency landscape which provides the stage for a packed programme of events and courses throughout the year.
It also has a restaurant, tea room and a nursery so you can take some plants you have seen home with you.
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National Botanic Gardens station
The gardens are set in the beautiful Carmarthenshire countryside, and is a fascinating blend of the modern and historic.
Here you’ll find an inspiring range of themed gardens, the world’s largest single-span glasshouse, a tropical Butterfly House, play areas and a national nature reserve, all set in a Regency landscape which provides the stage for a packed programme of events and courses throughout the year.
It also has a restaurant, tea room and a nursery so you can take some plants you have seen home with you.
Aberglasney was made famous by the BBC television series “A Garden Lost in Time” which followed its restoration. now it is said to be one of Wales’ finest gardens. A renowned plantsman’s paradise with a unique Elizabethan cloister garden at its heart, Aberglasney offers more than 10 acres of magnificent gardens which along with the fully restored ground floor of Aberglasney’s grade II* listed mansion.
It has a very nice restaurant.
No dogs other than guide dogs are allowed in the gardens.
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Сады Абергласни
Aberglasney was made famous by the BBC television series “A Garden Lost in Time” which followed its restoration. now it is said to be one of Wales’ finest gardens. A renowned plantsman’s paradise with a unique Elizabethan cloister garden at its heart, Aberglasney offers more than 10 acres of magnificent gardens which along with the fully restored ground floor of Aberglasney’s grade II* listed mansion.
It has a very nice restaurant.
No dogs other than guide dogs are allowed in the gardens.
WWT Llanelli is a 450 acre mosaic of lakes, scrapes, pools, streams and lagoons adjoining the salt marshes and the shore of the scenic Burry Inlet. Whether you're a serious bird watcher or just looking for fun and relaxation, you can have a day of discovery whatever the weather. Hand feed some of the rarest birds in the world, see our colourful Carribean flamingos, go bug hunting or pond dipping, enjoy bird watching from our hides and explore the reserve to see butterflies, dragonflies and more!
They also have a good cafe for lunch or snacks.
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WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre
WWT Llanelli is a 450 acre mosaic of lakes, scrapes, pools, streams and lagoons adjoining the salt marshes and the shore of the scenic Burry Inlet. Whether you're a serious bird watcher or just looking for fun and relaxation, you can have a day of discovery whatever the weather. Hand feed some of the rarest birds in the world, see our colourful Carribean flamingos, go bug hunting or pond dipping, enjoy bird watching from our hides and explore the reserve to see butterflies, dragonflies and more!
They also have a good cafe for lunch or snacks.
Essentials
Approx. 7 minutes drive away, great for top ups, fridge fillers and last-minute treats.
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Co-op Food
Monksford StreetApprox. 7 minutes drive away, great for top ups, fridge fillers and last-minute treats.
Shopping
Morrisons station
They have a pharmacy and a garage.
A great place for browsing in small independent shops,
fish and chips, ice-reams and all those lovely sea-sidey delights.
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Tenby
A great place for browsing in small independent shops,
fish and chips, ice-reams and all those lovely sea-sidey delights.
Shopping in Llandeilo is an absolute pleasure, this colourful, picturesque town is scattered with an array of numerous small independent shops. Here you will find many unique one off items, fashionable clothing including many designer labels, high quality home wares, bespoke furniture, award winning local food suppliers, local crafts, florists, Auction house and Antiques including and an extensive Antique & Garden Centre.
Llandeilo station
Heol Yr OrsafShopping in Llandeilo is an absolute pleasure, this colourful, picturesque town is scattered with an array of numerous small independent shops. Here you will find many unique one off items, fashionable clothing including many designer labels, high quality home wares, bespoke furniture, award winning local food suppliers, local crafts, florists, Auction house and Antiques including and an extensive Antique & Garden Centre.
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Arts & Culture
The Kidwelly Industrial Museum focuses on the tinplate industry in Kidwelly, as well as area coal mining and brick making. The museum is located on the site of the former Kidwelly Tinplate Works.
The tinplate works was originally established in 1737 and was closed in 1941. The engine house of the tinplate works was listed as Grade II* in 1998 while the works chimney, boxing room and assorting room are listed as Grade II.
Kidwelly Industrial Museum
Unnamed RoadThe Kidwelly Industrial Museum focuses on the tinplate industry in Kidwelly, as well as area coal mining and brick making. The museum is located on the site of the former Kidwelly Tinplate Works.
The tinplate works was originally established in 1737 and was closed in 1941. The engine house of the tinplate works was listed as Grade II* in 1998 while the works chimney, boxing room and assorting room are listed as Grade II.
Kidwelly Castle is a Norman castle overlooking the River Gwendraeth and the town of Kidwelly.
The castle is a Grade I listed building, considered one of the finest castles in Wales.
And after your visit you can go to The Gateway Cafe for lunch or a cuppa and a cake.
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Замок Кидвелли
Castle RoadKidwelly Castle is a Norman castle overlooking the River Gwendraeth and the town of Kidwelly.
The castle is a Grade I listed building, considered one of the finest castles in Wales.
And after your visit you can go to The Gateway Cafe for lunch or a cuppa and a cake.
Llansteffan Castle occupies a steeply side promontory overlooking the mouth of the River Towy. The castle was built in the early twelfth century, initially in the form of an earth and timber ringwork. Throughout the medieval period it regularly changed hands as the Anglo-Normans and Welsh vied for control which prompted regular upgrades to the structure. It is an easy walk from the car park by the beach.
The beach is fantastic and there is a cafe for ice lollies or refreshments and a fish and chip van too.
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Llansteffan Castle
Llansteffan Castle occupies a steeply side promontory overlooking the mouth of the River Towy. The castle was built in the early twelfth century, initially in the form of an earth and timber ringwork. Throughout the medieval period it regularly changed hands as the Anglo-Normans and Welsh vied for control which prompted regular upgrades to the structure. It is an easy walk from the car park by the beach.
The beach is fantastic and there is a cafe for ice lollies or refreshments and a fish and chip van too.
These unique gold mines are set amid wooded hillsides overlooking the beautiful Cothi Valley.
Gold mines that have been in use from Roman times to the 20th century
2,000 years ago, the powerful Romans left behind glimpses of their gold-mining methods. The harsh mining environment continued in the 19th and 20th centuries, ending in 1938.
The excellent guided tours take you back to experience the conditions underground in the Roman and Victorian workings (tour routes may vary throughout the season).
The 1930's Mine Yard contains buildings and mining machinery, dating from that time.
There is a lot of walking and climbing to do so you have to be pretty fit to be able to explore the mines.
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National Trust - Золотые шахты Долаукоти
These unique gold mines are set amid wooded hillsides overlooking the beautiful Cothi Valley.
Gold mines that have been in use from Roman times to the 20th century
2,000 years ago, the powerful Romans left behind glimpses of their gold-mining methods. The harsh mining environment continued in the 19th and 20th centuries, ending in 1938.
The excellent guided tours take you back to experience the conditions underground in the Roman and Victorian workings (tour routes may vary throughout the season).
The 1930's Mine Yard contains buildings and mining machinery, dating from that time.
There is a lot of walking and climbing to do so you have to be pretty fit to be able to explore the mines.
Laugharne is a lovely little town with it’s Castle and estuary and was made famous by Dylan Thomas who was drawn to the place and wrote Under Milkwood in which it features greatly. The Dylan Thomas walk takes you to the boathouse passing the little shed, where he wrote his prose and then you take a flight of steps to the tiny house that jutting out from the cliff. Inside is a small museum and an ancient TV commentary from the seventies about Dylan’s life.
The cafe serves reasonably priced lunches and cream teas, served by friendly staff, overlooking the estuary served by friendly staff from the tiny kitchen.
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Laugharne
Laugharne is a lovely little town with it’s Castle and estuary and was made famous by Dylan Thomas who was drawn to the place and wrote Under Milkwood in which it features greatly. The Dylan Thomas walk takes you to the boathouse passing the little shed, where he wrote his prose and then you take a flight of steps to the tiny house that jutting out from the cliff. Inside is a small museum and an ancient TV commentary from the seventies about Dylan’s life.
The cafe serves reasonably priced lunches and cream teas, served by friendly staff, overlooking the estuary served by friendly staff from the tiny kitchen.