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Welcome to Love Carmarthen – Your local guide to what’s on, where to go, and what to discover in Carmarthen.

What’s On – Events, markets, music and family activities in Carmarthen.

Shop Local – Discover independent shops, cafés, pubs and services.

Welcome to Carmarthen!

An historic, welcoming town in the heart of West Wales. As the oldest town in Wales and the legendary birthplace of Merlin, Carmarthen has been captivating visitors for centuries. With bustling markets, independent shops, award-winning restaurants and stunning Carmarthenshire countryside on your doorstep, make Carmarthen your base and discover new places and experiences. Explore local businesses, find hidden gems, and see what's on.

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Handpicked businesses loved by locals and visitors. From cosy cafes to unique shops, explore what makes Carmarthen special.

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Hays Travel

We're part of Hays Travel, the UK's largest independent travel agent. We know what makes a perfect holiday, from short UK breaks and sunny package holidays to a range of amazing cruises and faraway escapes; we provide holidays worth getting excited for! With our Peace of Mind Guarantee you can enjoy flexible, secure holidays; making that holiday feeling just a little more stress free. With over 40 years' experience in the industry, our expert travel agents are on hand to help with all your holiday needs. So why not book your next unforgettable holiday with us? Contact our branch today to see what amazing deals we have for you.

24a St Catherine’s walk, Carmarthen, SA31 1GA

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Boars Head Hotel

The Boars Head Hotel is a well-known hotel, bar, and restaurant located in the centre of Carmarthen, offering a welcoming and relaxed setting for both locals and visitors. Set in a traditional building with modern touches, the hotel provides comfortable accommodation, a popular bar, and an on-site restaurant serving freshly prepared British and Welsh dishes. Known for its friendly service, generous portions, and versatile spaces for dining, events, and celebrations, the Boars Head Hotel is a popular choice for casual meals, overnight stays, and special occasions in the Carmarthen area.

120 Lammas Street, Carmarthen, SA31 3AE

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Y Sied Goffi

Y Sied Goffi is an independent coffee shop in the centre of Carmarthen, now based on Hall Street between Nott Square and Guildhall Square. It serves coffee, cakes, brunch and lunch, with a focus on homemade food, local produce and a relaxed town-centre café atmosphere. Y Sied is also linked with cookery, events and community food activities through the wider Y Sied brand.

9 Hall Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1PH

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RM Hardware & Agri

RM Hardware & Agri is an independent hardware and agricultural supplies shop on King Street in Carmarthen town centre. The shop sells a wide range of practical products for the home, garden, DIY jobs and agricultural use, including hardware, tools, ironmongery, household goods, cookware, key cutting, gardening items and general supplies. It is run by an experienced local team and serves both everyday shoppers and people working on home, garden or trade projects.

30 King Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1BS

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Grain

We’re proud to bring our passion for great pizza and great beer to the heart of Carmarthen. Grain Carmarthen is built on a simple idea: bold, handmade food paired with craft beer worth talking about, all served in a laid-back, welcoming space.

11-12 Queen St, Carmarthen, SA31 1JR

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Xcel Furniture

Xcel Furniture at St Catherine’s Walk, Carmarthen, gives pre-loved furniture a second life. By collecting, refurbishing, and thoroughly cleaning quality pre-owned items, Xcel Furniture helps reduce waste and protect the environment through sustainable reuse. Every purchase also helps support the local community, with proceeds going towards vital projects including Carmarthen Foodbank and Carmarthen Community Money Advice, providing practical support to people in need across the area.

Unit 3+4 St Catherines's Walk, Carmarthen SA31 1GA

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Nomads

Nomads is an independent shop in Carmarthen town centre, located at 1a King Street / Nott Square. The shop sells a colourful range of clothing, jewellery, accessories, gifts, homeware and ethnic-inspired items. It is a distinctive local store for unusual presents, decorative pieces and alternative fashion.

1a King Street, Nott Square, Carmarthen, SA31 1BA

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Evans & Wilkins

Evans & Wilkins is a long-established independent clothing shop on Hall Street in Carmarthen. The business specialises in menswear, school uniform, teamwear, workwear, embroidery and printing. It stocks well-known clothing brands and supplies local sports clubs, schools and organisations, with both in-store shopping and online ordering available.

2–4 Hall Street,Carmarthen, SA31 1PH

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Events, festivals and things to do in Carmarthen

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Merlin's Walk

Roald Dahl Day

Join us as we celebrate Roald Dahl Day, the birthday of one of our most famous Welshman. We will holding a workshop with Arts Care Gofal to make an origami fox bookmark

12pm - 3pm Merlin's Walk Shopping Centre, Carm...

Workshop: Hand-building Ceramics with Justine Allison

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Workshop: Hand-building Ceramics with Justine Allison

Discover the joy of making with clay in this inspiring hands-on course, perfect for beginners or for those returning to ceramics and want to have a play. Support will be provided every step of the way, helping you build confidence and develop your skills in a relaxed, creative environment. The course is led by Justine Allison (@justineallisonceramics), a West Wales–based ceramicist with over 30 years of professional practice, who’s recently won the Gold Medal for Craft & Design at Y Lle Celf as part of Garreg Las Eisteddfod 2026. Justine exhibits her work nationally and internationally and brings many years of teaching experience to the studio, offering generous guidance and expert insight throughout the course. What to expect: - You’ll be introduced to essential hand building techniques using stoneware, including slab building, coiling and pinch pots, alongside a range of core making and decorative processes. By the end of the course, you’ll have produced and decorated your own unique ceramic pieces. All work will be fired and ready to collect after the course, giving you lasting, tangible results from your creative journey. Clay and glazes are included within the course cost and there are tools available to use within studio time. 6 Week Course (17 September - 29 October) Once a Week (Thursday Evenings) Week Break: There will be no class during the week of 8 October. Booking is essential £180 18:00 - 20:30 To share access needs or to ask any questions please e-mail the team at engagement@orielmyrddin.comor call 01267 222775. Book here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLJ78H8NHQB5Q/checkout/COW46TU7RB4J2JZTUG6F5HXP

18:00 - 20:30 Oriel Myrddin Gallery, 26 27 King S...

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Mike Wozniak - The Bench

New stand-up tour show from Mike Wozniak in which a story about a bench will be prominent. Previous experience of or strong opinions about benches not required. Let Mike worry about that. As seen on Taskmaster, Man Down and Junior Taskmaster. As heard on Three Bean Salad podcast. Age recommendation 14+

7:30pm Lyric Theatre, King Street, Carmart...

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