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Group Visits at Carmarthenshire Museum

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Visit by the Gorsedd y Beirdd to Carmarthenshire Museum

We welcome groups of all sizes to Carmarthenshire Museum to enjoy the stories that make Carmarthenshire such a special place.

If you plan to visit us as part of a group of 10 or more people, please book with us at least seven days in advance. This helps us to ensure that you can get the most out of your visit.

You are welcome to order by calling us during normal opening hours on 01267 228696 or sending an email to info@cofgar.wales. 

If anyone in your group has accessibility needs, please see our Accessibility page.

 

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Tamar Region Jaguar Enthusiast's Club visiting Carmarthenshire Museum
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School and educational group visits

Plan your educational visit to Carmarthenshire Museum with this handy guide.

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Getting here

Parking

Coaches

Coach parties are welcome to drop off guests in the main car park for Carmarthenshire Museum and the Bishop's Park. The main car park is just inside the stone boundary wall of the site. See the Site Map for more details.

The nearest dedicated coach parking facility is at the Carmarthen bus station approach car park. An all day ticket costs just £5. 

We also recommend combining your visit to Carmarthenshire Museum with the Gwili Steam Railway. The Abergwili Junction visitor centre and car park for the Railway is just a two minute drive along the A40 west towards Carmarthen. The Railway have a dedicated coach parking facility for guests.

Public Transport

Carmarthen has a bus station and train station with good links to other parts of Wales and beyond. 

The bus station operates regular services west to Pembrokeshire, north to Ceredigion, and east to Llanelli and Swansea.

The train station operates regular services west to Tenby and east to Llanelli, Swansea, and Cardiff.

Find out more about getting here using public transport on our Visit page.

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What to see

Find out more about what you can see and do at Carmarthenshire Museum.

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Guided Tours

Museum Tours

We're pleased to offer guided tours of the Museum for group visitors lasting up to an hour from one of our knowledgeable staff members. The tour will introduce you to the history of the Old Bishop's Palace and will share some highlights of the collection especially chosen by our team.

If you would like to book a tour for your group, we charge £5 per person, with payment accepted in advance or on the day.

We recommend a maximum of 15 people per tour to ensure the best experience for your group. For larger groups, we recommend splitting the group so that some join a tour, while others explore the Museum and Park. The groups can then swap around after each tour.

Themed Tours

We are happy to facilitate special or themed tours of particular galleries, objects, or exhibitions for groups. Please get in touch at least two weeks in advance by phone or email to discuss your requirements. 

What's On

Llandovery Castle, on a Low Hill beside the River Bran. JMW Turner
Carmarthenshire Museum

Romantic Wales: Turner and his contemporaries

Explore Wales through J M W Turner and his contemporaries, featuring rare sketchbooks, landscapes and Neo‑Romantic art.

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    In Session

    Relax and enjoy our regular series of free public rehearsals at Carmarthenshire Museum.

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    School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

    Carmarthenshire Museum in Abergwili is turning into a School of Witchcraft and Wizardry this October half term, with a programme of potion-making, broom-making, folk tales and theatre that shows Halloween can be great fun without the waste.

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    Folklore Tales

    Join our guided storytelling tours led by local actor, Ceri Phillips, sharing traditional folklore and seasonal tales connected to the county to celebrate Carmarthenshire's rich heritage.

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    Spooktacular Drama Session

    Want to get in the mood for a haunting Halloween?

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