Attractions near Gilfach Wen Barn

Carmarthenshire County Museum (7 Miles)* At Abergwili, near Carmarthen on the A40, this the museum of Carmarthenshire's past.

Dinefwr Park & Newton House (7 Miles)* Dinefwr Park and Castle is a very special and beautiful place. Now, thanks to a £5 million, three-year project the Park is being transformed and is getting even better!

West Wales Museum of Childhood (11 Miles)* The Museum of Childhood at Llangeler is more than a toy museum, it is an extensive collection of all things to do with childhood.

Carreg Cennen Castle (11 Miles)* There are few castles in Wales which can boast a more spectacular location than Carreg Cennen. Its stout, weatherbeaten ruins crown a precipitous limestone crag overlooking the remote Black Mountain.

Kidwelly Castle (15 Miles)* This castle is one of Wales's best kept secrets. Kidwelly, on a steep bluff overlooking the River Gwendraeth, presents a vision of medieval times.

National Coracle Centre (15 Miles)* The National Coracle Centre is situated beside the beautiful Cenarth Falls, and houses a unique collection of coracles from all over the world, including Tibet, India, Iraq, Vietnam and North America

Laugharne Castle (17 Miles)* The handsome castle, standing foursquare on the waterfront overlooking the Taf estuary, bears testament to a troubled past when the Normans built a string of coastal strongholds to consolidate their hold over south-west Wales.

National Wetland Centre Wales (18 Miles)* Enjoy a wonderful day out watching and learning about some of Wales's most exciting wildlife - and help WWT to protect it at the same time.

Llanerchaeron (19 Miles)* Llanerchaeron is one of a few Welsh gentry estates which have survived intact to the present day.

Bro Meigan Gardens (19 Miles)* The 6.5 acres of gardens overlook the Preseli Hills and are perfect for gardeners, artists, photographers, birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts.

* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Towns near Gilfach Wen Barn

Brechfa (1 Mile)* Brechfa, (Meaning: WELSH "mottled place") hidden in the Cothi valley north east of Carmarthen, has been described as one of the most secluded villages in South Wales and has a long and fascinating history.

Llanfihangel-ar-Arth (6 Miles)* Llanfihangel ar Arth is the most notherly village in the community, nearest the river Teifi. It is believed that the village's name derives from the name of parish's church - Sant Mihangel - which was established in the 6th century.

Talley (6 Miles)*

Dryslwyn (7 Miles)*

Bronwydd Arms Station (7 Miles)*

Llandeilo (8 Miles)* Llandeilo still retains its old world atmosphere with its narrow streets and attractive historic buildings.

Cynwyl Elfed (9 Miles)*

Pencarreg (10 Miles)*

Llangeler (10 Miles)* Llangeler is a thriving parish of over 3,000 people in West Wales. Its pretty little church is in the centre of Llangeler village, set in the lovely rich green countryside of Carmarthenshire.

Penboyr (10 Miles)*

* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.