City

Carmarthen

Expand map
Translate
Carmarthen is one of towns in United Kingdom situated some 120 km north-west of Cardiff and 380 km from London. It has a population of 15,900 people. People mostly visit Carmarthen to see its castles.

The nearest airport Swansea (IATA: SWS) is about 50 km away.

Best things to see in it

1. Carmarthen Castle
Carmarthen Castle (Welsh: Castell Caerfyrddin) is a ruined castle in Carmarthen, West Wales, UK. First built by Walter, Sheriff of Gloucester in the early 1100s, the castle was captured and destroyed on several occasions before being rebuilt in stone during the 1190s. The castle was captured by Owain Glyndwr in 1405. Henry VII's father died at Carmarthen Castle in 1456. During the Wars of the Roses the castle fell to William Herbert and, during the Civil War, was captured by Parliamentary force…

Have you seen everything in Carmarthen already? Let's have a look on the surroundings. Are you fancy to travel around a bit? Here is our list:

To understand Carmarthen better you can also take a look at the gallery.

Carmarthen tourist attractions and interesting places

See all See all
Add to wishlist
I've been here
Visited
Laugharne Castle

Laugharne Castle (Welsh: 'Castell Talacharn') is a castle in the town

Add to wishlist
I've been here
Visited
Dinefwr Castle

Dinefwr Castle (sometimes anglicized as Dynevor) is a Welsh castle

Add to wishlist
I've been here
Visited
Llansteffan Castle

Llansteffan Castle is a castle overlooking the River Tywi as it enters

Add to wishlist
I've been here
Visited
Kidwelly Castle

Kidwelly Castle (Welsh: 'Castell Cydweli') is an Anglo-Norman castle

Add to wishlist
I've been here
Visited
Paxton's Tower

Paxton's Tower is a Neo-Gothic folly erected in honor of Lord Nelson.

Add to wishlist
I've been here
Visited
Dryslwyn Castle

Dryslwyn Castle is a native Welsh castle, sited on a hill roughly

Add to wishlist
I've been here
Visited
Carmarthen Castle

Carmarthen Castle (Welsh: Castell Caerfyrddin) is a ruined castle in

Add to wishlist
I've been here
Visited
Castell Moel

Castell Moel is a 16th century fortified manor house in Wales, founded

See all nearby places

Hotels in Carmarthen

See all hotels See all
Booking.com
Jabajak Vineyard Restaurant & Rooms

starting $137

The Hollybrook Country Inn

starting $101

The Brown's

starting $88

Broadway Country House

starting $85

Boars Head Hotel

starting $130

The Baltic Inn and Restaurant

starting $103

Travelodge St. Clears Carmarthen

starting $0

The New Three Mariners

starting $105

Flight tickets to Carmarthen

Post a comment
Tips & Hints
Arrange By: