Events Around Llandeilo

Aberglasney was made famous by the BBC television series A Garden Lost in Time which followed its restoration. Today it is one of Wales finest gardens; a renowned plantsmans paradise with a unique Elizabethan Cloister Garden.

Llandeilo Show is run by the Llandeilo & District Agricultural & Horticultural Society and is held in August each year at the Cawdor Fields, Ffairfach SA19 6ST. The show field stands in the shadow of Dynefwr Castle and enjoys views over Ffairfach bridge and up towards Llandeilo’s iconic Bridge Street.

The Big Cwtch (Welsh for hug) is a magical family festival set in a breathtaking lakeside location in the heart of Carmarthenshire at Glanrannell Park House, Crugybar SA19 8SA. Now in its 5th year, The Big Cwtch is a celebration of the great outdoors and our vibrant Welsh music, food, arts and culture.

The 2018 OVO Energy Tour of Britain begins in Carmarthenshire for the first time as we welcome 120 of the world’s top professional cyclists for Britain’s biggest professional cycle race.

Award-winning OPRA Cymru returns to the stage with a revival of its Welsh-language version of Donizetti’s domestic rom-com. The performances boast a cast of four exciting young singers on the up in Wales today – the company’s Promising Artists Aneira Evans, Huw Ynyr Evans, Kiefer Jones and Robin Gruffudd.

Make a small, square willow basket using a variety of different willow in a day. The tutor for the day will be Mel from www.outtolearnwillow.co.uk. Extra cost for materials to be paid to the tutor on the day. Booking information: Please call 01558 667150.

Explore the World under one glass roof. Why not enjoy a guided tour around the magnificent Great Glasshouse in the company of Derek Caldwell every Tuesday or Mike Dingley-Jones on Thursdays; tours at 11:00am, 12:30pm and 2:00pm.

Want to find out more about the Garden’s historic parkland£ Bring along a pair of stout shoes or boots and join us on our walk in the park and discover the secrets and delights of our Regency parkland.

Two full days to immerse yourself in creative drawing and painting with Genevieve Caminade. Exercises that will give you new and exiting approaches to recording the visual world of plants and flowers. The Drawing/Painting workshop will be in the Great Glass House.

Join our guided tour and discover more about the Garden – from the swashbuckling 17th century Middletons to Sir William Paxton’s magnificent mansion, come on a 45 minute exploration of our history. Commencing from the Western Entrance of the Great Glasshouse at 2pm. No need to book.

Need help with your orchids£ Then the National Botanic Garden of Wales is the place to be on Saturday and Sunday, September 1-2.

This unique festival returns to the Garden. Claudia Hammond, Laurence Scott, Susan Murray and Rosamund Young are just some of the names who will be starring in our second Science, Nature and Comedy Festival which will again be curated by Robin Ince.

Following the Inauguration of Brechfa Forest West Wind Farm, innogy will be holding a Community Open Day on site which will take place from 2pm - 4pm.

Willow basket Workshop 25 August 2018 11am – 3pm £35 Materials provided 16+ booking essential Please call the gallery on 01267 222775 Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm Create a small cyntell with basket maker Jules Wagstaff to gather your harvest in.

Saturday 15 September 11am - 1pm Sketchbook Walk – Kidwelly Castle with Lucy Donald Join artist Lucy Donald in Kidwelly to walk and sketch along the path between the river and the castle; take in the wonderful views of the area following in the footsteps of JMW Turner and John Piper.

bringing nature indoors at oriel Bevan Jones gallery in a series of fantastic workshops and an exiting growing art installation. All ages and abilities welcome, family friendly. booking essential and pre payment required

The 2018 OVO Energy Tour of Britain begins in Carmarthenshire for the first time as we welcome 120 of the world’s top professional cyclists for Britain’s biggest professional cycle race.

The original hitman – music mogul Pete Waterman OBE live in conversation; Waterman is set to reveal never before heard stories behind some of the greatest songs and artists of the 80s and 90s!

For the first time in nine years, following their globally acclaimed ‘Wheel of Life’ and ‘Kung Fu Masters’ tours, the phenomenal Shaolin Monks return to the UK with an outstanding new show. Twenty Shaolin monks will take to the stage to demonstrate their martial arts expertise in an awe-inspiring performance.

Join our Mini Ranger Academy at Dinefwr and learn all about what it takes to be a Ranger on a National Nature Reserve. There is a different session each month and booking is essential so call up today for more information and to book. Suitable for ages 5-13years.

The 2018 OVO Energy Tour of Britain begins in Carmarthenshire for the first time as we welcome 120 of the world’s top professional cyclists for Britain’s biggest professional cycle race.

Fantastic duo singing songs from 60’s to todays chart hits at the Llanelli Lib club.

Parc Howard Museum in Llanelli is an iconic Italianate style house built in about 1885, and gifted to the town in 1912 as a public museum. Today the museum is home to the largest public collection of Llanelli pottery, and a fine art collection with highlights by J. D.

St Davids Church is a GradeI listed building. Within this special place of worship there is a wealth of history.

’LIFE’S JOURNEY THROUGH THE CHURCH’ a festival of photos and flowers, with Church records available for viewing. Everyone is welcome to join us as we celebrate the conclusion of our extensive repair project and the opening of our new heritage area. Refreshments are available and entry is free.