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[[Image:Llandovery.jpg|thumb|400px|Llandovery]]
[[Image:Llandovery.jpg|thumb|400px|Llandovery]]
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'''Llandovery''' [http://www.carmarthencounty.co.uk/towns/llandovery/] is a historic market town in [[Carmarthenshire]], [[South Wales]].
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'''Llandovery''' [http://www.carmarthencounty.co.uk/towns/llandovery/] is an historic market town in [[Carmarthenshire]], on the border between [[Mid wales]] and [[South Wales]].
==Get in==
==Get in==
===By car===
===By car===
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* From [[Swansea]], M4 to end, A483 and then A40 through [[Llandeilo]] to Llandovery.
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* From [[Swansea]], M4 to end, A483 and then A40 through [[Llandeilo]] to Llandovery. Otherwise head west on the A40 from Abergavenny through Brecon to get there from the east
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===By bus===
===By bus===
*Direct buses to [[Carmarthen]]
*Direct buses to [[Carmarthen]]
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==Get around==
==Get around==
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The town is small enough to cover on foot.
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The town is small enough to explore easily on foot.
==See==
==See==
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*'''Llandovery Castle''' [http://www.castlewales.com/llandov.html]. The castle ruins are not substantial, but are worth a visit as they are conveniently located near the center of the town.
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*'''Llandovery Castle''' [http://www.castlewales.com/llandov.html]. The castle ruins are not substantial, but are worth a visit as they are conveniently located near the centre of the town.
==Do==
==Do==
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*Attend a performance by the charity-run Llandovery Theatre [http://www.llandoverytheatre.com/pagesllandovery/1_1.html]
*Attend a performance by the charity-run Llandovery Theatre [http://www.llandoverytheatre.com/pagesllandovery/1_1.html]
*Llandovery serves as an excellent base for hiking in the [[Brecon Beacons]].
*Llandovery serves as an excellent base for hiking in the [[Brecon Beacons]].
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*Attend Llandovery's annual '''Sheep Festival'''.
==Buy==
==Buy==
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==Eat==
==Eat==
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*The cafe in the old market hall in the center of town serves wholesome and delicious meals.
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*The cafe in the old market hall in the centre of town serves wholesome and delicious meals.
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The Castle hotel is run and owned by a group of restaurateurs rather than hoteliers so its no surprise that food lies at the heart of the house – the family farm provides 90% of the natural tasting, free range meat and poultry used in the kitchens, supplemented by a loyal and brilliant network of hardworking and passionate local suppliers.
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The Castle Hotel is run and owned by a group of restaurateurs rather than hoteliers so it's no surprise that food lies at the heart of the house – the family farm provides 90% of the natural tasting, free range meat and poultry used in the kitchens, supplemented by a loyal and brilliant network of hardworking and passionate local suppliers.
==Drink==
==Drink==
*Good coffee and selection of teas at the cafe in the old market hall.
*Good coffee and selection of teas at the cafe in the old market hall.
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I have eaten at The Blue Bell on High Street and i thought it was fantastic! There was a lovely atmosphere and the food was incredible
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I have eaten at The Blue Bell on High Street and I thought it was fantastic! There was a lovely atmosphere and the food was incredible
==Sleep==
==Sleep==
===Camping & Caravaning===
===Camping & Caravaning===
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*'''Erwlon Caravan & Camping Park''', Brecon Rd. Tel:''+ 44 1550'' 721-021. (''email: mailto:peter@erwlon.fsnet.co.uk''), [http://www.erwlon.co.uk/]. A family run park in easy walking of Llandovery, excellent facilities, for independent reviews enter ''Erwlon camping reviews'' in Google. Rates: £4 - 14.50.
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*'''Erwlon Caravan & Camping Park''', Brecon Rd. Tel:''+ 44 1550'' 721-021. (''email: mailto:peter@erwlon.fsnet.co.uk''), [http://www.erwlon.co.uk/]. A family run park in easy walking distance of Llandovery, excellent facilities, for independent reviews enter ''Erwlon camping reviews'' in Google. Rates: £4 - 14.50.
===Mid range===
===Mid range===
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*'''Llyn Brianne''', Rhandirmwyn - a beautiful lake.
*'''Llyn Brianne''', Rhandirmwyn - a beautiful lake.
*'''Dolaucothi Gold Mines''' in the valley of the River Cothi, near Pumsaint. The National Trust organises tours of the mines.
*'''Dolaucothi Gold Mines''' in the valley of the River Cothi, near Pumsaint. The National Trust organises tours of the mines.
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*'''Carreg Cennen Castle''' [http://www.castlewales.com/carreg.html/] - spectacular castle ruins offering views over the country-side
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*'''Carreg Cennen Castle''' [http://www.castlewales.com/carreg.html/] - spectacular castle ruins offering views over the Cennen valley towards the brooding Black Mountain
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*'''Trapp''' - a picturesque river-side village (near Carreg Cennen Castle).
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*'''Trap''' - a picturesque riverside village (near Carreg Cennen Castle).
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