Parc Howard, Llanelli

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Relax and enjoy a perfect parkland location

A 19th century mansion house museum notable for its display of Llanelly pottery, is surrounded by magnificent parkland. children's play area, lawns, gift shop, bowling green, tennis courts and pond. Maintained by cofgar.wales. Free entry, parking nearby, see map below.

Take a relaxing stroll around this 24 acre wooded parkland, keep the children busy in the play area or sit outside the mansion house gift shop and have a coffee. The perfect place to spend an afternoon, weather permitting!

The mansion house, formerly known as Brynycaerau Castle, was once owned by wealthy local families and had undergone building additions and reconstructions from the mid 1800s. In 1912 the estate was opened as a museum and gardens for the public to enjoy.

The museum houses artefacts relating to local history. Of note, are some examples of Llanelly Pottery, which began production of ceramics in 1839 and continued until the 1920s. There's also a fine collection paintings by Welsh artists adorning the walls throughout the building.

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Gallery

Enjoy a walk in the park at any time of year.

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Important!

The Park is usually open from 10am but for seasonal opening hours check the cofgar.wales website.
Perfect for wheelchairs and pushchairs, all areas are smooth tarmac with some short, gradual inclines.
There is no parking at this attraction but local pay and display parking is within 10 minutes walk just off Thomas Street, see map below.
Dogs are allowed in the grounds but please keep on a lead and clean up any mess.
Facilities include toilets, children's play area, museum, gift shop, tea/coffee.

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Map

Use the 'what3words' app for a precise location:
Park location: ///opens.moved.hooks

Located just off Felinfoel Road (A476), a short distance from Llanelli town centre.

Parc Howard General location

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Where to stay...

Hotels / Apartments

Coastal Park Accommodation 86-88A Queen Victoria Road SA15 2TH.
Nik The Greek 9-13 Stepney Road, Burry Port SA16 0BH.

Premier Inn Llanelli Llandafen Road SA14 9BD.
Sessile Oak by Marston's Inns Pemberton Park SA14 9WA.
The Ashburnham Hotel Ashburnham Rd, Burry Port SA16 0TH.
Sister's Apartment 37B Stradey Hill, Pwll SA15.
The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant and Spa Felinfoel Rd SA15 3PJ.
The Fountain Inn 111 Bolgoed Rd, Pontarddulais SA4 8JP.
The New Thomas Arms Hotel Thomas Street SA15 3JF.
Three Rivers Hotel Ferryside SA17 5TU.
Travelodge Llanelli Central Stepney Place, Eastgate SA15 3YF.

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Self Catering

Bont Cottage Bont Cottages, 1 Trimsaran Rd, Trimsaran, Kidwelly SA17 4ED.
Dove Cottage Holidays at Glynfach Farm Glynfach Farm, Pontyates SA15 5TG. Dog friendly

Gower View Penthouse Cwrt Myrddin SA15 2LL.
Halfway Cottages Llygad-yr-Ych, 31 Capel Isaf Road SA15 1QD.
Heron's Lodge Hafod Fach SA32 8LG.
Kidwelly Farm Cottages Penlan Isaf, Kidwelly SA17 5JR.
Pantycastell Cottages Pantycastell, Maesybont SA14 7SP.
Paxton View Barn Bryn Gwendraeth Farm SA32 8PB.
Sŵn y Môr Holiday Let Burry Port SA16 0HF.
Tanylan Farm Ferryside, Kidwelly SA17 5HJ.

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Touring Caravan, Camping, Static Caravan

Caemawr Caravan & Camping Caemawr Farm, Furnace SA15 4NU. Dog friendly
Ferryside Farm Caravan and Camping Site Ferryside SA17 5TN.

Gateway ResortMillennium Coast, Bynea, Llanelli SA14 9SN. (Touring / Camping) Dog friendly
Glamping Camping Ty Du Farm Felinfoel SA15 4PB.
Gowerton Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite Pont-y-Cob Road, Gowerton SA4 3QP. Dog friendly
Hazeldene Caravan Park Ferryside, Kidwelly SA17 5HZ. (Touring / Camping) Dog friendly
Parkdean Resorts Carmarthen Bay Near Kidwelly SA17 5HQ. (Statics / Chalets)
River View Touring Park The Dingle, Lon Y Felin, Llanedi, Pontarddulais SA4 0FH. (Touring / Camping)
Route 47 Glamping Llechyrhodyn Farm, Upper Tumble SA14 6EA. (Glamping)
Shoreline Caravan Park Burry Port SA16 0HD. (Statics)
South Wales Touring Park Trosserch Rd, Llangennech SA14 8AX. Dog friendly