Wales
Carmarthenshire

Museums

Carmarthen Heritage Centre
In Carmarthen. Tel. 01267 223788.
Traces Carmarthen's history from AD75 to the present using interpretive displays and multi-media. See map

Carmarthenshire County Museum
In Abergwili, one mile east of Carmarthen, on the A40.
Large regional museum with collections displaying archaeology, Roman gold, pottery, dairying, prints, Welsh furniture, geology, costumes, and folk life of the local area. See map

Dan-yr-ogof Show Caves
Off the A4067. Tel. 01639 730284.
Largest showcave complex in northern Europe with lighting effects, tableaux and commentary. Dinosaur Park (for children), geological trail, museum, and other tourist attractions. See map

Dylan Thomas Boathouse
At Laugharne. Tel. 01994 427420.
An AV presentation on Thomas is provided and some of the rooms, still the way he left them, are on view. There are some original writings and a small bookshop. A tiny tearoom provides snacks. See map

Kidwelly Industrial Museum
At Kidwelly. Tel. 01554 891078.
Original tinplate works demonstrates how they were made. Other exhibits on Carmarthenshire's industrial past. See map

Museum of Speed, Pendine
At Pendine's Sands in building, overlooking the beach. Tel. 01994 453488.
Record-breaking vehicles on display. See map

National Coracle Centre, The
Cenarth Falls, Carmarthenshire, SA38 9JL Telephone Martin Fowler: 01239 710980 Email Website
Located in a former flour mill dating from the 17th century, the museum hosts coracles from all over the world. Displays trace the history of coracle-making, with tools and associated techniques explained. Other displays trace a different sort of folk craft ... poaching!. More photos of the Coracle Centre. See map

Parc Howard Museum and Art Gallery
At Llanelli. Tel. 01554 772029.
Past history of the area in the former Parc Howard mansion, a historic building in a civic park. Displays include a collection of Llanelly pottery and local paintings. See map

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