Campsite in wales - The Area

Laugharne

This campsite in Wales, in Laugharne (Talacharn) is located on the south coast of Carmarthenshire at the estuary to the river Taf, made famous by the poet Dylan Thomas and most recently by the BBC Tv series Keeping Faith.

Learn about the life of Dylan Thomas, visit the Boathouse which was Dylan's family home for a short while. You can also enjoy Dylan's Birthday walk. The walk is approximately 2 miles/3.2 kilometres in length and will take you uphill. Enjoy the magnificent views of the estuary, Dylan's Boathouse, the Gower, North Devon, Caldey Island and Tenby.

Laugharne offers a great day out. Visit Laugharne Castle dating back to 1116 or walk the area identifying filming locations for Keeping Faith

www.dylanthomasbirthdaywalk.co.uk

https://www.visitwales.com/things-do/attractions/tv-film-locations/keeping-faith-filming-locations

Pendine Sands

Pendine sands is a 7 mile long stretch of beautiful sandy beach which stretches from Gilman Point to Laugharne Sands.

In the 1920s Pendine Sands was used for world land speed records with many being broken, today the vintage hot rod association hold a yearly meet for record attempts.

The 1930s also hosted Amy Johnson and her flying sweetheart attempting to fly to New York in their plane Seafarer.

www.walescoastpath.gov.u

Tenby

Tenby (Dinbych-y-pysgod, meaning fortlet of the fish) is probably the most famous seaside town in Wales. With 2.5 miles of sandy beaches and 13th Century medieval town walls it offers a fun day out . Browse the many local shops or visit the RNLI lifeboat station. There's also Boat trips for Mackerel fishing and Puffin trips to Skomer island along with a nice day on Caldey island all of which can be taken from the harbour.

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Carmarthen

Some say Carmarthen is the oldest town in Wales. It also claims to be the place of Arthurian legend Merlin's birth place.

Today Carmarthen is a bustling town with retail chains and many independant shops.

Carmarthen indoor market offers a wide range of local produce; Carmarthen ham is a true favorite claimed to have been taken back to Italy by the Romans and called Parma ham. There are lots of other small home produce stalls selling pies, pastries and of course Welsh cakes.

St Govans Chapel -Castel Martin

The Historic Chapel of St Govens famed for Pirate legends and recently use for the filming of His Dark Materials where Lyra was held by her Mother Mrs coulter. A nice day out for a picnic.

Note: there are cliffs so take care of children

https://www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales/about-the-national-park/culture-and-heritage/land-of-legends/st-govans-chapel/

https://what3words.com/meatball.dome.blessing

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National Botanical Garden

The National Botanic Garden of Wales is a visitor centre and also a centre for botanical research and conservation. It has the worlds largest single span glass house in the world.

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