An absolutely lovely place to visit, not far out of Llanelli. Years ago it was a centre of heavy…read moreindustry including a huge steel works but now it has been returned to nature. There's a beautiful lake with waterfowl, car park, a nice pub, lots of green parkland in all directions, plus good paths for walkers and cyclists. Just a short stroll over the hill there are marvellous views for miles along the estuary. One of our favourite places to visit in the area.

This is a delightful place to eat. A Victorian restaurant…read moreand hotel set in lovely grounds and very tastefully decorated throughout. We have not stayed here but have experienced the wonderful menu - whether it's for that special romantic meal or if you fancy spoiling yourself with their excellent cream teas. The staff/owners are incredibly friendly and welcoming and the fare is always top notch. Although the hotel and grounds are delightful I would not really agree with their Country Hotel description as it is situated in a fairly built up area. If you are planning a stay there it may be worth bearing this in mind. The pond area is looking very scruffy at the moment, I assume it is being refurbished but there were no signs of this.

Ah, Clyne Gardens. I lived literally seconds away from here and it's only really now, as a 23 year…read moreold living in London, that I realise how lucky I was to be a stroll away from these glorious gardens. Official blurb: Internationally famous for its surperb collections of Rhododendrons, Pieris and Enkianthus, the gardens offer a haven of tranquility, lush planting and interesting features. Our specialist parks are truly magnificent, blooming with rare species, national collections and famous annual displays. The prestigious parks with green flag status are a sanctuary for people from the hustle and bustle of city life. The gardens are truly spectacular all year round. William Graham Vivian (the dude my gran's street is named after) - the millionaire of Clyne - purchased 'Clyne Castle' in 1860 and lavished time and money on it to reflect his wealth. He sponsored plant collecting expeditions overseas, and many of Clyne's rhododendrons still bear their original collector's numbers. The Admiral's influence can also be seen in the landscaping, which includes a Japanese Bridge, the Admiral's Tower and the Gazebo. The Admiral received many famous visitors at the Castle, including the Price of Wales (later King Edward VIII), Neville Chamberlain, Stanley Baldwin and Adelina Patti. The oak woodland is a remnant of Clyne Forest, an important 11th Century Norman landmark. The tallest recorded Magnolia in Britain 'Magnolia campbellii var. alba' can be found here. Many of the Admiral's hybrids can be seen growing in the gardens. He named some of them after his family; Rh,Graham Vivian, Rh, Dulcie Vivian, Singleton Blue and Clyne Castle. That doesn't make it sound as good as it is. Here are some reasons why it's truly awesome: - it can feel like you're in Jurassic Park - there's a little castle tower in the middle of a clearing so you can go and pretend to be a princess - there are secret gardens - in one of the secret gardens there is a hill and a wall of bamboo. This was an amazing place to play 'devils & angels' and 'throw yourself into the bamboo' An absolutely awesome place to trudge around being a sulky teenager, smoking cigarettes. An absolutely awesome place to appreciate the intricacies and beauty of life in all its splendid forms. A crackerjack of a place to go running. Or do anything that involves moving about.

Well I can't add much to that last review except to agree that it is a lovely, peaceful place to…read morevisit, not far from the town and also close to the coast. Certainly lovely flowers and trees to see all year round.

This is a lovely place, great to take a walk on a summers day. Its amazing over the years how much…read morethis area has changed. There are a small few car parks around which are mostly pay and display so have some change on you. The area boasts plenty of long walks and bike tracks and has plenty of quiet areas to sit and have a picnic surrounded by splendid view. We like to take our grandchildren as they can feed the ducks in the lake, after a walk they can play on the beach and then get an ice cream on the way home. It has turned into a vibrant area now which has a fab atmosphere on a nice summers day.

This tourist information centre and cafe are in a fantastic spot on the Millennium Coastal Path…read morewith fantastic views of the estuary and Gower Peninsula! I remember it being built but only visited it for the first time today. The information centre is a great place for leaflets about local attractions and the staff behind the counter are helpful and knowedgeable. There is a small shop too with some clothes, books and gifts. There is a side room with a large relief model under glass of the whole area. Upstairs is Flanagan's Cafe which is a bright and pleasant place to sit and have a snack and drink. (There is a lift as well as stairs so accessible to all) The coffees were excellent. My only criticism would be that the staff could be friendlier and more welcoming - and more attentive too - we clearly asked for cheese and pickle sandwiches but cheese and onion were brought to the table! Outside (but attached to the same building) is an ice cream kiosk.

This is a nice long, soft and sandy beach with views looking west across the estuary of the River…read moreTowy towards Llansteffan Castle. Lovely for walks and close to the village and the railway station. There is a car park very near to the beach. In the village there are toilets, pubs, cafes and few shops. Great for walking but I don't know what the quality of the water is like for swimming. Not far from Kidwelly on one side and Carmarthen on the other.

Well worth driving the seven miles south of Carmarthen to visit this marvellous 12th century ruin…read more(which I did yesterday). There's a car park near the beach and you can then walk up the long steep hill path to the castle. Equally interesting`are the great views from the top over the River Tywi and the whole estuary, with lovely beaches both sides, and looking across to the village of Ferryside.

If Heath Ledger was still alive and liked to be dominated, and you were a girl wearing thigh high…read moreboots, would you Steponheath? If so, this stadium would be named after you. First-Hand Experience: I visited this stadium during 2011 for the first time, when they actually had football here. I was a little underwhelmed to be honest. It's a shame that it doesn't host games anymore though. So this stadium no longer has a team. After holding European and Cup and League matches for a long time, since the early 1900s, and it is unknown which soccer team will move in now. It is owned by the council and can hold nearly 4k people. It's really just a little park to be honest.

This is a great place for walkers and families about seven miles south of Carmarthen. The beach is…read morelarge with lovely soft sand and there are nice views across the estuary and River Towy to the village of Ferryside. Swimming is prohibited however because of the tides and mud flats. There is an official car park and also another gravelly and grassy area where one can park for no charge. Besides the main car park are toilets and a shop and cafe. Overlooking the beach is the huge ruin of Llansteffan Castle, also well worth a visit.

This is an interesting restored site. The new stones have been added to clearly define the layout…read moreof the original interior of the burial chamber. By walking through the site it is possible to gauge how large this monument must have been in its original state. As this is near a fairly busy holiday area, expect the site to be rather busy during the summer (campers, etc) Well worth a visit if in this area. Parking is easy and only a short walk is required from the car - can be muddy after rain.

I went for a walk here the other day. Although we only walked about 10mins down the path, we had a…read morenice walk. The chamber is interesting and there's a useful information board by the car park. You can also find caves to explore in. A nice winter walk.

A smaller brother to the well-known Rhossili Bay to its west, Broughton Bay is a 1km-wide sandy…read morebeach running east from the peninsular of Burry Holms. It's backed by sand dunes and cliffs, with a great sandy beach, rock pools and views. The famous Bristol Channel tides here can reveal nearly 1km of sand from shore to the water at low tide. The cliffs at Bluepool Corner between Burry Holms and the sandy part of the bay are home to lots of sea-birds, providing a treat for bird watchers. I had a great and memorable weekend here with some friends, staying at the nearby caravan park. One friend was a Civil Engineer, and the other a mediaeval enthusiast. You've guessed it: she built a huge sandcastle, for which he built an equally impressive moat, by damming a stream. And no ordinary buckets and spades here: he used a shovel and 2 gallon bucket, and by the time he was finished, the resulting 'moat' was a pond of about half an acre. Watching children were suitably awestruck. Practicalities There are car parks (fees charged) at the end of lanes running from either of the villages of Llangennith or Llanmadoc; the one from the latter involves a 5 minute walk through the caravan site. There's a seasonal shop and other facilities in the camp-sites. Although a great place for water sports, be careful when swimming as the currents are very strong when the tides are turning.