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 New official day visitor guide now available!
The highly anticipated Day Visitor Guide is here—your essential guide to the best attractions, activities, and things to do across the county! This edition includes the ever-popular county map and will be distributed at key visitor hotspots.
Accommodation providers can pick up copies, along with A5 display stands, from the Council’s Hwb centres in Carmarthen, Ammanford, and Llanelli town centres.
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 Carmarthenshire welcomes The Guardian
During April we were honoured to host travel writer Matt Collins who is the Head Gardner at the Garden Museum London. Matt was here to visit our stunning gardens and to write a feature for The Guardian newspaper. Ty Mawr Country House was his base while exploring our gardens and to sample some of the very best places to eat within the county. The upcoming article will highlight why Carmarthenshire is the perfect destination for garden enthusiasts. It will focus on what makes this corner of Wales so unique and why it’s a must-visit for anyone passionate about gardening. The article will be published in the Saturday Magazine on 24 May so be sure to grab yourself a copy. Stay updated by following our socials and feel free to share the article with your guests!
Huge thank you to all the businesses involved in making this visit happen. If you’re interested in getting involved with PR visits, please contact Elinos.
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Celebrate learning at work week (12-18 May) – become a tourism ambassador!
This Learning at Work Week (12-18 May), take the opportunity to enhance your skills and join over 400 ambassadors who have already enrolled in this FREE online course! With exciting new modules like Filming in Carmarthenshire and the Carmarthenshire Blue Plaque modules coming soon, there's never been a better time to get involved.
Learning at Work Week highlights the importance of ongoing learning in the workplace helps you stay relevant in an ever-evolving industry. As a Tourism Ambassador, you’ll not only enhance your personal skills but also help strengthen local tourism businesses, boosting their visibility and elevating the experience for visitors.
By completing the course, you'll earn a certificate, a special badge to showcase on your social media, and an exclusive invitation to a prestigious awards ceremony.
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Year of Croeso: weather-proofing fund for tourism attractions
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Visit Wales has launched a capital grants fund to help tourism attractions in Wales become more resilient to poor weather. Aimed at boosting year-round tourism and economic resilience, grants of £5,000–£20,000 (covering up to 75% of costs) are available for eligible weather-proofing improvements. Projects must be completed by 31 March 2026.
Open to accredited or VAQAS-eligible small to medium Welsh tourism businesses, the fund supports measures that reduce the impact of bad weather on operations and visitor experience.
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Spotlight on Cwmaman
On 9th May between 10am-3pm we will be at Cwmaman Community Centre where you can drop in to speak with Council officers from tourism development, licensing, business support and Communities for Work. Free to attend, and no appointments are required. Find out about funding for Cwmaman projects, and how to access images to enhance your marketing. Here’s a link to our webpage providing inspiration for your guests.
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Business grants – now open!
Carmarthenshire County Council is offering three new grants to support local businesses:
- Start Up Grant
- Growth Grant
- Research and Development Grant
These grants are made possible thanks to funding from the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF).
For full details and to submit your expression of interest, visit the relevant pages on the Carmarthenshire County Council website. Be sure to read the terms and provide all required project details.
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First section of the Tywi Valley Path now open
On Friday 11 April 2025, the first ection of the Tywi Valley Path was officially opened. Spanning approximately 4 miles, from Abergwili to Nantgaredig, the western section of the Tywi Valley Path is now open to walkers, wheelchair users and cyclists alike to enjoy a traffic free leisure activity through one of the most scenic areas of Wales.
The full length of the Tywi Valley Path, stretching from Abergwili to Ffairfach, is expected to open in autumn/winter 2025 and will provide a 16.7 mile traffic free path that will follow an almost adjacent route to that of the River Tywi as it flows from Llandeilo to Carmarthen.
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Carmarthen Bay Film Festival – 19–22 May
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The Carmarthen Bay Film Festival, a BAFTA Cymru and BAFTA British Short Film Competition Qualifying Festival, returns to Llanelli’s Ffwrnes Theatre from 19–22 May for its 14th year. A key platform for emerging filmmakers worldwide, the Carmarthen Bay Film Festival offers four days of free screenings, talks, and networking—both in-person and online.
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Have you spotted our murals yet?
Thanks to the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund, the 10 Towns project, and the incredible talent of local artist JenksArt, Carmarthenshire’s rural market towns have been transformed into open-air galleries.
These vibrant, large-scale street murals bring our communities to life — weaving together myth, history, and local charm. From fire-breathing dragons and noble knights to rustic farm scenes and majestic castles, each mural tells a unique story rooted in Welsh culture.
Seven breath-taking murals are already up and waiting to be discovered — with three more set to be revealed this late spring!
Encourage your guest to pack a picnic, hit the road, and turn mural-spotting into a adventure.
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New attraction open in Pendine
Just in time for the Easter break, Caban Pendine opened a new 12-hole crazy golf course. Set right by Pendine Sands, the course brings a fun and colourful new activity to the area.
This vibrant and quirky course promises fun for all ages. Designed with a variety of themed obstacles and colourful features, imaginative obstacles, eye-catching designs, and plenty of twists and turns. The course is accessible and affordably priced, aligning with current visitor demand for low-cost, outdoor activities.
It’s a welcome addition for visitors looking to enjoy some light-hearted, outdoor fun during their stay.
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