Discover and Explore the Lovely Town of Carmarthen and the Beauty it Has to Offer
Situated on the River Towy a few miles north of its estuary, the Carmarthen Bay in the lovely town of Carmarthen. As the county town of Carmarthenshire, this small town has a strong claim to being the oldest town in Wales. Featuring a Roman fort dating back to AD75, this small town has a rich history and heritage which are perfectly emulated on its surroundings. Home to plenty of mighty castles and a great range of heritage sites that tells the long history of the place, this town is a wonderful and very interesting destination to discover and explore.
Presenting an excellent shopping experience to both the locals and visitors, this town is one of the county’s top shopping destination that every shopper will love to visit. Its Market offers shoppers some of the finest local produce of the county as well as various goods and services. The town also has a great range of independent shops and modern shopping facilities to take care of all your shopping needs.
Serving excellent food and fine drinks only made from fresh local ingredients, this place is also an excellent dining destination that will give you a taste of Wales. With its eclectic mix of fine restaurants, top rated pubs, cosy cafes and various eateries serving out mouthwatering meals and delectable dishes, food lovers will enjoy their stay here in town.
Things to See and Do in Carmarthen
This lovely town offers sightseeing tours to allow its visitors to see the beautiful features it possesses. In this lovely town, tourists can visit Carmarthen Castle, Laugharne Castle, Kidwelly Castle and Paxton's Tower, ancient ruins that give the town its character. While Llyn Brianne Dam and Reservoir is a nature reserve perfect for nature lovers. To learn more about the entire county, town itself as well as its people, tourists can also visit Carmarthenshire County Museum and Kidwelly Industrial Museum.