Here is a selection
of places nearby to visit, if we have found their web site you can get
to it by clicking on the underlined
headings
below.
The Church of
St. Clydai - just a mile away from Penfeidr
The Church stands at almost the exact
centre of the parish which has a population of about 600. It now contains the
villages and hamlets of Star, Tegryn, Bwlchygroes, Llancych and Llwyndrain.
The Church is a mile from Penfeidr in a secluded hidden valley. Inside
the present building are three inscribed memorial stones, which appear always
to have been associated with this site and which are described fully in a booklet
that is available at the Church. There is also a Web Page on our site about
the stones and the church. There are inscriptions on the stones in the ancient
Celtic Ogham script. Examples of the Celtic Ogham script are only found in Pembrokeshire
and Ireland. It is likely that the only surviving object from the early church
is the font, which may date from the 12th century. A second feature surviving
from possibly as early as the 13th century is the Holy Water Stoup.
Pentre Ifan and Castell Henllys
On the northern flanks of the Preselis is Pentre Ifan, the largest Neolothic
dolmen on the British mainland, and just a couple of miles down the road from
here you come across the reconstructed Iron Age settlement of Castell Henllys,
built on the site of an Iron Age hill fort.
Mark
Walford Pottery - Hilton Court - Pembrokeshire
Mark
and his Italian wife Patrizia run their pottery from a workshop and gallery
at Hilton Court, there you will find a garden centre with restaurant and landscaped
gardens.
Mark says there are three directions for their work - crystalline glaze, matt
stoneware range and Patrizia's jewellery.
Their main work is the development and production of crystalline glaze ware. Their
studio is well worth a visit as is their web site.
Aberglasney
A garden lost in time with its mysterious structures splendidly restored, this
historic garden set in the beautiful Towy Valley offer visitors a unique experience.
Open April 1st to 31st October
The Boathouse in
Laugharne
Dylan Thomas
moved to the Boathouse in Laugharne in 1949 after living for some time in two
other houses. He lived there until 1953 with Caitlin, his wife and their children,
Aeron, Llewellyn and Colm. The atmosphere and character of the place seemed
to act as a catalyst for some of his most celebrated works. A garage along a
path from the house was converted into Dylan's 'writing shed' and it was here
that many of his poems were written. The boathouse is open throughout the year.
It is well worth a visit if you are staying here at Penfeidr.
Llanerchaeron - National Trust
A rare survivor of a once typical late eighteenth century Welsh country estate.
The famous architect John Nash built the villa in the 1790's and today Llanerchaeron
lives up to a perfect illustration of a self sufficient country property of
its time.
National
Botanic Garden of Wales
A forty minute drive will bring you to the National Botanic Gardens opened in
the year 2000.
Carmarthen - 16 miles south of Penfeidr
Carmarthen is on the route from Penfeidr to the Botanic Gardens so a visit to
this interesting historic market town is worthwhile. Wednesday is market day
during the week.
Colby Woodland Gardens - National Trust
A collection of over 500 species
of rhododendron and azaleas . Also a beautiful walled garden. Extensive grounds
and walks
Picton Castle & Woodland Garden
Open April -October - Home of
the Philips family whose ancestor Sir John Wogan built the castle in the 13th
century. Extensive grounds includes woodland gardens and walks, ancient oaks,
beeches and unusual conifers. Also a unique collection of rhodedendrons and
azaleas bred here over 40 years.
Carew
Castle & Tidal Mill
A wide variety of events are staged at Carew including drama, battle re-enactments,
country fairs and concerts. The mill is one of only three restored tidal maills
in Britain with all its original machinery.
Pembroke
Castle
Birthplace of the Tudor dynasty. 75ft Keep or Great Tower, Pembroke Yeomanry
Exhibition, other exhibitions, Brass rubbing centre.
Amgueddfa Wlan Genedlaethol - National Woollen Museum
Museum of the Welsh Woollen Industry
tells the fascinating story of the most traditional of rural industries. There is no charge to visit this museum as it
is part of the National Museum of Wales.
Museum of the Welsh Woollen Industry tells the fascinating story of the most
traditional of rural industries: wool. Walk into the Museum and you will find
centuries-old techniques and technology alongside a thriving, working woollen
mill, still producing for the modern market.
Forty mills once clustered around Dre-fach Felindre, 'the Huddersfield of Wales'.The
Museum tells the story of this community, dependent for its livelihood on spinning
and weaving.[
The Welsh Wild Life Centre near here
Set amid 265 acres of the best
wild life habitat in Wales - home to some of the rarest and most endangered
species in Britain. Boasts over 130 different species of bird including Cetti's
Warbler and the endangered Red Kite. Also over 20 mammals from Otter to Badger
Deer and Water Buffalo.
Pembrokeshire Coastal path starting at Poppit Sands
The path covers 186 miles of outstanding coastal landscape from St. Dogmaels
in the north to Amroth in the south.
Pembrokeshire
National Park - Links
There are numerous bays and coves
with beaches around the whole coast for your pleasure.
Links to other pages on The Penfeidr Web Site ~ Click underlined titles below ~
Penfeidr Home Page The woodlands at Penfeidr