Sarah’s guidebook
Fun family day out
A super day out for children of all ages. It's advisable to arrive for opening time!
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Folly Farm Adventure Park & Zoo
A super day out for children of all ages. It's advisable to arrive for opening time!
A lovely day out, miniature railway, park, horse riding, beach.
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Pembrey Country Park og strönd
A lovely day out, miniature railway, park, horse riding, beach.
Tenby
A super family day out. Boat trips, swimming, ice cream, beaches.
Llansteffan
Lovely beach, walks, historic castle, swimming.
Oakwood Theme Park
Canaston BridgeFun family day our
Neighbourhoods
The Beaches
What most visitors come to Llansteffan for!
Scott’s Bay
Whilst the less energetic amongst us are quite content with parking the car on the Green before heading down to the beach nearby, the more curious seekers of private pleasure and seclusion may walk around the headland of First Steps or Cegin Fach, then around 2nd Steps to Scotts Bay. Here one almost has a private beach to oneself, an idyllic cove with plenty of room and privacy for the more adventurous. Scott’s House (No!!… not the Captain Scott unfortunately, but a distant relative) a beautiful detached residence, sits atop a freshwater stream that empties onto the beach, and all around is a huge expanse of clean hard sand – perfect for lazy days of cricket and football. When the tide comes in Scott’s Bay is ideal for swimming and bathing with little or no current affecting the Bay. The Rocks below second steps (reached from the beach or by the headland path) are a popular mark for sea fishing for bass and flounder, and late in the summer, for spinning for mackerel.
The Green
A huge expanse of clean hard sand for picnics and fun and games whilst not being too far from your transport or the Public Conveniences on the Car Park. Also, the Green has three retail outlets – The Beach Shop which sells anything you need for a day on the beach plus coffees, cream teas, and snacks, and from the two Florries vans opposite, ice creams and drinks and some memorable portions of the best Fish’n’Chips in West Wales!
Swimming
Llansteffan is a tidal estuary and as such will always pose a potential problem for swimmers who take no note of the tidal situation at the time. Generally, one should NEVER bathe until the tide has come well out of the riverbed.
On Spring tides, when the tide turns at low water, a 5 to 6 knot current sweeps up the river towards Carmarthen and will take anything in the way, with it. Please do not allow your children or toddlers to play in the riverbed unaccompanied. Once the tide has progressed well into the flat sand, swimming is safe and fun. If in doubt never get out of your depth!! Again, children should be supervised at all times.
Fishing
Llansteffan has earned itself a well-deserved reputation over the years for being a hot spot for bass and flounder fishing. Every year bass to 12lb and flounder to 2-3 lb are caught at marks around the village at all states of the tide.
The Ferry
The Ferryside – Llansteffan Ferry is operational during the Spring and Summer months. They also do river cruises. Their Facebook page Carmarthen Bay Ferries has details of times and prices.
Llansteffan Sands
When the tide goes out in Llansteffan the waters retreat practically over the horizon into Carmarthen Bay to leave mile upon mile of pristine sand that you can walk upon for hours. Whilst wonderful to behold and a delight to wander across please be aware that when the tide turns again it will cover these sands faster than you can walk. So, make sure you know times of the tide for that particular date. If in doubt please see www.tidetimes.co.uk using Ferryside as the harbour.
The Castle
Llansteffan Castle stands at the end of what may seem to be a never-ending pathway to the top of the heavens. Do not be daunted by the unsure footing or the grade of the path, for the castle is certainly a prize worth reaching for. While the castle originated in the early 12th century, built by the prolific Norman conquerors of Britain, earlier peoples recognized the strategic value of building atop the hillock. Just before the magnificent gatehouse, today's main access point into the stone castle, the remains of Iron Age earthworks are visible in the bracken and trees that front the castle.
Dogs
The issue of dogs on the beach has become a very contentious one over the last few years as owners desires to let their pets have a run on the sands at Llansteffan clash with the inhabitants and visitors’ desire to maintain a clean beach without any dog fouling, not to mention a safe beach where dogs present no problem to the hundreds of young and vulnerable children who play there. At the moment regulations state that NOBODY can take a dog (whether on a lead or not) onto the sands of the Green beach between May 1st and September 30th. There are clear markings which show the area of the beach that dogs can and cannot be taken on. We ask that you pick up, bag and bin any mess which your dog makes. On the Car Park, Green, or headland paths, as with any other public space, dogs must always be on a lead throughout the year. Please read the numerous signs referring to this problem with care. We have been told that the County Council will this year be levying heavy fines on any offenders.
Walking
Llansteffan may have been one of Wales’ best kept secrets for the majority of visitors to Wales, but one group of regular wanderers have known of its charms for generations – the keen walkers and ramblers in our midst. Nestled in this gorgeous corner of south west Wales is a walkers’ paradise. In Llansteffan you will be stepping into an area of breath-taking beauty with a rural and coastal scene guaranteed to stop you in your tracks. For those who wish to venture no further than the village boundaries there is a fascinating walk which encompasses all the main attractions of historical and literary note within the village boundaries.
If you are of a more energetic nature, then Llansteffan’s coastal path give commanding views of all of Carmarthen Bay and is one of the most important conservation areas in Wales. The Three Rivers Estuary is a staggeringly beautiful part of the country’s coastline with a fascinating history and rich diversity of wildlife. The entire area of Carmarthen Bay is a European Special Area of Conservation, and has withstood disasters like the Sea Empress oil spill to remain an area of great natural importance.
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Llansteffan
The Beaches
What most visitors come to Llansteffan for!
Scott’s Bay
Whilst the less energetic amongst us are quite content with parking the car on the Green before heading down to the beach nearby, the more curious seekers of private pleasure and seclusion may walk around the headland of First Steps or Cegin Fach, then around 2nd Steps to Scotts Bay. Here one almost has a private beach to oneself, an idyllic cove with plenty of room and privacy for the more adventurous. Scott’s House (No!!… not the Captain Scott unfortunately, but a distant relative) a beautiful detached residence, sits atop a freshwater stream that empties onto the beach, and all around is a huge expanse of clean hard sand – perfect for lazy days of cricket and football. When the tide comes in Scott’s Bay is ideal for swimming and bathing with little or no current affecting the Bay. The Rocks below second steps (reached from the beach or by the headland path) are a popular mark for sea fishing for bass and flounder, and late in the summer, for spinning for mackerel.
The Green
A huge expanse of clean hard sand for picnics and fun and games whilst not being too far from your transport or the Public Conveniences on the Car Park. Also, the Green has three retail outlets – The Beach Shop which sells anything you need for a day on the beach plus coffees, cream teas, and snacks, and from the two Florries vans opposite, ice creams and drinks and some memorable portions of the best Fish’n’Chips in West Wales!
Swimming
Llansteffan is a tidal estuary and as such will always pose a potential problem for swimmers who take no note of the tidal situation at the time. Generally, one should NEVER bathe until the tide has come well out of the riverbed.
On Spring tides, when the tide turns at low water, a 5 to 6 knot current sweeps up the river towards Carmarthen and will take anything in the way, with it. Please do not allow your children or toddlers to play in the riverbed unaccompanied. Once the tide has progressed well into the flat sand, swimming is safe and fun. If in doubt never get out of your depth!! Again, children should be supervised at all times.
Fishing
Llansteffan has earned itself a well-deserved reputation over the years for being a hot spot for bass and flounder fishing. Every year bass to 12lb and flounder to 2-3 lb are caught at marks around the village at all states of the tide.
The Ferry
The Ferryside – Llansteffan Ferry is operational during the Spring and Summer months. They also do river cruises. Their Facebook page Carmarthen Bay Ferries has details of times and prices.
Llansteffan Sands
When the tide goes out in Llansteffan the waters retreat practically over the horizon into Carmarthen Bay to leave mile upon mile of pristine sand that you can walk upon for hours. Whilst wonderful to behold and a delight to wander across please be aware that when the tide turns again it will cover these sands faster than you can walk. So, make sure you know times of the tide for that particular date. If in doubt please see www.tidetimes.co.uk using Ferryside as the harbour.
The Castle
Llansteffan Castle stands at the end of what may seem to be a never-ending pathway to the top of the heavens. Do not be daunted by the unsure footing or the grade of the path, for the castle is certainly a prize worth reaching for. While the castle originated in the early 12th century, built by the prolific Norman conquerors of Britain, earlier peoples recognized the strategic value of building atop the hillock. Just before the magnificent gatehouse, today's main access point into the stone castle, the remains of Iron Age earthworks are visible in the bracken and trees that front the castle.
Dogs
The issue of dogs on the beach has become a very contentious one over the last few years as owners desires to let their pets have a run on the sands at Llansteffan clash with the inhabitants and visitors’ desire to maintain a clean beach without any dog fouling, not to mention a safe beach where dogs present no problem to the hundreds of young and vulnerable children who play there. At the moment regulations state that NOBODY can take a dog (whether on a lead or not) onto the sands of the Green beach between May 1st and September 30th. There are clear markings which show the area of the beach that dogs can and cannot be taken on. We ask that you pick up, bag and bin any mess which your dog makes. On the Car Park, Green, or headland paths, as with any other public space, dogs must always be on a lead throughout the year. Please read the numerous signs referring to this problem with care. We have been told that the County Council will this year be levying heavy fines on any offenders.
Walking
Llansteffan may have been one of Wales’ best kept secrets for the majority of visitors to Wales, but one group of regular wanderers have known of its charms for generations – the keen walkers and ramblers in our midst. Nestled in this gorgeous corner of south west Wales is a walkers’ paradise. In Llansteffan you will be stepping into an area of breath-taking beauty with a rural and coastal scene guaranteed to stop you in your tracks. For those who wish to venture no further than the village boundaries there is a fascinating walk which encompasses all the main attractions of historical and literary note within the village boundaries.
If you are of a more energetic nature, then Llansteffan’s coastal path give commanding views of all of Carmarthen Bay and is one of the most important conservation areas in Wales. The Three Rivers Estuary is a staggeringly beautiful part of the country’s coastline with a fascinating history and rich diversity of wildlife. The entire area of Carmarthen Bay is a European Special Area of Conservation, and has withstood disasters like the Sea Empress oil spill to remain an area of great natural importance.
Sightseeing
Dolaucothi Gold Mines
A nice day out exploring the Roman gold mines.
Dinefwr kastali
National Trust - Dinefwr
Dynevor AvenueAberglasney garðar
Food scene
Dexters
Coracle WayThe Black Ox
44 High StWright's Food Emporium
Y Polyn
Inn At The Sticks
High StreetThe Castle Inn Llansteffan
Llansteffan Road