St. Davids, Tenby & SW Wales evening entertainment
Sunday 24 September 2023 to Thursday 28 September 2023
£599pp 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 2021, 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 including two new lakes, bridges, dams, cascades and a waterfall. There's more botanics to enjoy at Cardigan Castle from their Grade II listed Regency style gardens, home to rare species and a new sculpture of Lord Rhys. Look out for changing exhibitions here too, including their new interactive digital exhibitions that uncover the site's extensive history.
Read our 2022 reviews. "A brilliant holiday, loved the town plans, a great help in a new place", "A good mix of visits for all" and "The driver was superb, especially on the narrow roads and bridges". You're due to be in the capable hands of Alan for this tour, he looks forward to welcoming you on board.
We'd be delighted to request more rooms from the hotel for this popular tour, please send through your booking request and we'll check availability.
Tour code: C3413
Sunday
Enjoy welcome tea/coffee at the hotel.
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. A 12th century cathedral and Gothic ruins add to the character of this quirky 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 more.
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
- Porterage
- 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
- BCH-ABTOT Financial Protection
- 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
- Friendly booking team on hand to answer any questions you might have in the run up to your holiday
- Book with just a £40pp deposit (balance due 8 weeks prior to departure)
- LOYALTY DISCOUNT! Book 3 holidays (in any calendar year) and save £15pp, book 4+ and save £20pp, just let us know in special requests that you'd like to redeem your discount
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
