The time-worn remains of Newcastle Emlyn castle, on a picturesque, grassy site overlooking a loop on the River Teifi, was once inhabited by, amongst others, Sir Rhys ap Thomas, friend of Henry VII.
Castle St, Newcastle Emlyn SA38 9AF
Cilgerran Castle stands on a precipitous, craggy promontory overlooking the river Teifi where it merges with the Plysgog stream.
near Cardigan, Pembrokeshire, SA43 2SF
Think Laugharne, think Dylan Thomas. A bittersweet love affair between townsfolk and resident poet, conducted via prickly poems and supremely clever short stories.
Laugharne, St Clears, SA33 4SA
Idyllically set on the banks of the river estuary, this mighty fortress is largely intact, and its endless passages, tunnels and stairways are great fun to explore, plus there are super exhibitions, which tell the tale of its medieval life.
Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, SA71 4LA
The National Wool Museum, located in Drefach Felindre, Llandysul, Carmarthenshire is part of Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales.
Llandysul, Carmarthenshire, SA44 5UP
An attack on the castle must have presented a daunting prospect. Drop dead gorgeous and also very clever. A killer combination. Attackers scaling the steep cliffs might as well have signed their own death warrants. The chances of returning alive were slim.
Llandeilo SA19 6UA
A Museum and Workshop of Coracles from around the world set in the grounds of a 17th Century Flour Mill beside the beautiful Cenarth falls famed for its Salmon Leaps and 200 year old Bridge over the Teifi River.
Cenarth, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9JL
We all get our moments. But if you want a truly medieval moment, catch a glimpse of Kidwelly shrouded in early morning mist. Spine-tingling stuff. So complete and well-preserved it's a match for any of the great castles of Wales.
Kidwelly, SA17 5BQ
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