Seaside, Steam & Glorious Gardens 2025
Tenby
Aberglasney Gardens © Crown copyright (2023) Cymru Wales
Gwili Steam Railway © Artus Creative 2019
National Botanic Gardens Wales © Tim Jones Photography
National Botanic Gardens Wales © Tim Jones Photography
Carmarthenshire is known as the ‘garden of Wales’ and Pembrokeshire is the jewel in its crown. Add in a steam railway, spectacular seasides and must-see gardens and your guests are in for a treat with this tour!
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 National Botanic Garden of Wales
Today we visit the National Botanic Garden of Wales, a beautiful mix of modern and historic gardens and woodland trails set in the idyllic Carmarthenshire countryside. Take a journey through six Mediterranean climate zones to view some of the world’s most endangered plants in the garden’s centrepiece, the world’s largest single-span glasshouse. Admire the vast array of exotic plants in the Tropical House, wonder at the fabulous displays at the British Bird of Prey Centre and discover the lakes, ponds and an inspiring range of themed gardens, including a Japanese Garden, Bog Garden and Apothecary’s Garden.
Day 3 Carmarthen & Tenby
In the morning, discover legendary Carmarthen, the oldest town in Wales where Merlin was said to have been born. Then spend the afternoon exploring the quintessential seaside town of Tenby, whose narrow streets wind down from the medieval centre to the picturesque harbour, framed by pastel painted cottages. Wander through the charming cobbled streets and take time out to watch the world go by from a quaint café or relax with an ice cream on one of Tenby’s glorious golden sandy beaches.
Day 4 Aberglasney Gardens & Gwili Steam Railway
We spend this morning at Aberglasney Gardens, spectacularly set in the scenic Tywi Valley and one of the RHS top ten formal gardens to visit. This peaceful paradise offers over twenty different garden styles, from formal to exotic through to woodland and meadows, with a wealth of rare and unusual plants to discover. Highlights include a restored Elizabethan cloister garden and award-winning indoor garden. In the afternoon we enjoy a nostalgic round trip on the lovingly restored Gwili Steam Railway. Boarding at Bronwydd Arms station, we wind our way alongside the river through the beautiful Gwili Valley to Danycoed Halt.
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 National Botanic Garden of Wales
Today we visit the National Botanic Garden of Wales, a beautiful mix of modern and historic gardens and woodland trails set in the idyllic Carmarthenshire countryside. Take a journey through six Mediterranean climate zones to view some of the world’s most endangered plants in the garden’s centrepiece, the world’s largest single-span glasshouse. Admire the vast array of exotic plants in the Tropical House, wonder at the fabulous displays at the British Bird of Prey Centre and discover the lakes, ponds and an inspiring range of themed gardens, including a Japanese Garden, Bog Garden and Apothecary’s Garden.
Day 3 Carmarthen & Tenby
In the morning, discover legendary Carmarthen, the oldest town in Wales where Merlin was said to have been born. Then spend the afternoon exploring the quintessential seaside town of Tenby, whose narrow streets wind down from the medieval centre to the picturesque harbour, framed by pastel painted cottages. Wander through the charming cobbled streets and take time out to watch the world go by from a quaint café or relax with an ice cream on one of Tenby’s glorious golden sandy beaches.
Day 4 Aberglasney Gardens & Gwili Steam Railway
We spend this morning at Aberglasney Gardens, spectacularly set in the scenic Tywi Valley and one of the RHS top ten formal gardens to visit. This peaceful paradise offers over twenty different garden styles, from formal to exotic through to woodland and meadows, with a wealth of rare and unusual plants to discover. Highlights include a restored Elizabethan cloister garden and award-winning indoor garden. In the afternoon we enjoy a nostalgic round trip on the lovingly restored Gwili Steam Railway. Boarding at Bronwydd Arms station, we wind our way alongside the river through the beautiful Gwili Valley to Danycoed Halt.
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
Ivy Bush Royal Hotel
Carmarthen
Once the favoured retreat of Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton, this historic hotel is located on the outskirts of Carmarthen, just a 10 minute walk to the town centre and in a great location for touring the region. All 70 bedrooms are simply furnished in a traditional style and equipped with a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. There is an informal restaurant, a traditional, cosy, pub-style bar, a comfortable lounge with large sofas and
armchairs, and an outside terrace. Please note, there is a lift to all floors, but there are
steps to some rooms from the lift.
• Ground floor rooms • Lift • Bar • Restaurant • Tea/coffee in room • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge
Ivy Bush Royal Hotel
Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire
4 Nights Half Board
Twin from £336pp
No Single Supplement (max 5 incl driver)
Inclusions
• Entrance to National Botanic Garden of Wales
• Entrance to Aberglasney Gardens
• Return railway journey on Gwili Railway
Please refer to your quote for hotel inclusions.
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