Trinity Grange, Carmarthen - New Housing Development 

Dinefwr Park (left) and Carmarthen (right)

Steeped in history, its bustling market towns, castles, hill forts and Roman remains are testament to its colourful past, reminders of a strong Roman and Norman presence in the area and a dependence on agriculture and the woollen trade in the 16th and 17th Centuries. It was not until the arrival of the industrial revolution in the 18th Century that the iron and coal industries assumed dominance.

History has left its firm imprint on Carmarthen, a strong contender for the title of the oldest town in Wales, overlooked by the ruins of a Norman castle and boasting the remains of its own Roman amphitheatre on its outskirts. Today the town is still a thriving commercial centre and offers a pleasant mix of old and modern shops interspersed with historic churches and chapels, art galleries, a theatre and an impressive range of up-to-date leisure facilities. Blending agricultural tradition with the present, the Corn Market is still a focal point within the town, hosting a variety of markets each week in addition to a farmers’ market every month.

Keen golfers are served by both Carmarthen Golf Club, an 18 hole moorland course which was established in 1907, and the championship status Royal Ashburnam at nearby Burry Port. Pembrey Country Park offers 202 hectares of dunes, forestry and parkland to explore in addition to a dry ski slope, mini railway, toboggan run and adventure playground, whilst the coastal cycle path and the 8 mile stretch of Cefn Sidan Sands provide the perfect location for those who enjoy the sea. In fact, South West Wales provides some of the best surfing in the country, whilst the National Botanic Garden of Wales and the National Wetlands Centre offer further diversions of a gentler nature.