There are a number of museums in the county including the Museum of Speed which marks the remarkable history of the land speed record on Pendine sands, Park Howard museum is an attractive Bath stone villa set in the heart of a pretty park and gardens, and tells the story of Llanelli’s past through its collections and the Carmarthenshire Museum set in beautiful parkland houses a large number of collections charting the local history.
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Gelli Aur Country Park and Arboretum
Gelli Aur Country Park and Arboretum lovely day out. The cafe and playground are open, as is the nature trail to the quarry.
The magnificent arboretum is also open again and you can walk round for £4.50 an adult which covers the cost of the tree surgery work.
Aberglasney Gardens
Stunning gardens and a plantman’s piece of heaven. Aberglasney has been a fascinating restoration project.
Botanic Gardens Llanarthney
The spectacular glasshouse at the Botanic Gardens Wales makes this a brilliant all weather day out. Full of beautiful plants even in the depths of winter this is an easy way to entertain young and old.
Beyond the glasshouse there is also the butterfly and orchid house, nature reserve, walled garden and acres to explore. There are cafes around the site and there is nearly always something happening.