Autumn in South Wales evening entertainment
Sunday 09 October 2022 to Thursday 13 October 2022
£575pp Single supplement £114
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Explore South Wales from your base in Carmarthen with the tidal River Tywi running through it and Carmarthen Castle and County Hall standing proudly on its banks. There’s been a market town atmosphere to Carmarthen since Roman times and you’ll still find a lively indoor and outdoor market full of local produce.
We’ll visit The National Botanic Garden of Wales which, in November last year, won the Institution of Civil Engineers People’s Choice Award for its Regency Restoration Project. The award recognises engineering that has had a positive impact on the local community – two new lakes, bridges, dams, cascades and a waterfall sound like a good reason to visit to us!
Tour code: C3373
Sunday
Enjoy tea/coffee on arrival.
Monday
Step back in time during a guided tour of 900-year-old Cardigan Castle. Medieval walls and castle ruins are accompanied by Grade II listed Regency gardens and historical exhibitions that unlock the story of the site. Next, to the smallest city in Britain – St. Davids. The 12th century cathedral and gothic ruins of Bishop’s Palace add to the history of this quaint and characterful tourist destination.
Tuesday
Explore over 200 years of maritime, military and social history at Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre. This unique site houses uniforms, medals, aircraft parts, documentation and paintings that celebrate the history of Wales’ only Royal Dockyard. Spend the afternoon at leisure in the seaside town of Tenby with a small harbour, beautiful soft beaches and a friendly local vibe.
Wednesday
Spend the morning enjoying your surroundings in Carmarthen, on market day, before heading to The National Botanic Garden of Wales. This award-winning site boasts an Apothecary Garden, a Regency Double Walled Garden, the largest single-span Glasshouse in the world, an exotic Tropical House, a recently refurbished café and so much more at this impressive and extensive landscaped attraction.
Thursday
On our journey home we’ll stop in Abergavenny with the Black Mountains as your backdrop. This quaint but lively market town on the edge of the Brecon Beacons is a foodie’s favourite with a host of local eateries to choose from.
- 4 nights' dinner, bed and breakfast
- Entry to The National Botanic Garden of Wales
- Guided tour of Cardigan Castle
- Entry to Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre
- Free time in St. Davids, Tenby, Carmarthen and Abergavenny
- Welcome tea/coffee at the hotel
- Tea/coffee after dinner each evening
- Live music one evening
- In-house entertainment one evening
- All singles are guaranteed double for sole
- Door2Door travel (save £10pp by meeting the coach)
- Free holiday insurance
- Free BCH/ABTOT Financial Protection
- Just £40pp deposit (balance due 8 weeks prior to departure)
- Executive touring coach featuring a refreshment station, reclining seats, reading lights, curtains, foot and arm rests, toilet, safety belts, air suspension and individual air-flow controls
- An experienced, friendly, highly-rated and professional tour driver
Ivy Bush Royal Hotel, Carmarthen 
- Within 5 minutes’ walk of Carmathen Castle and St Catherine’s Walk Shopping Centre
- Our customers rated this hotel 4.4/5 stars in 2022 based on its food & drink, customer service, bedroom comfort and public areas
- Ensuite rooms featuring TV, hairdryer, ironing equipment, radio, free WiFi, telephone and hospitality tray
- Bar, restaurant and lounge
- Patio / terrace
- Lift to all floors
ACCESS: No walk-in showers
Please ask us about upgrades to Executive Rooms which may be available at a supplement
