Hire the Bishop's Dining Room

Empty museum gallery featuring paintings, display cases, benches, and a large decorative rug.

Local musicians rehearsing with a string ensemble in a historic museum room, with audience members seated nearby and sheet music on display.

Audience seated in a museum gallery during a public talk event. Rows of visitors sit on purple chairs facing a presentation taking place at the front of the room, where a laptop is displayed on a table beside a lectern.

Speaker giving a presentation in a museum gallery beside a lectern and display screen.

A centre for entertaining guests for 200 years, the Bishop's Dining Room is one of the finest spaces in the historic Old Bishop's Palace of St David's, perfect for celebrations and gatherings of all sizes.

Recently refurbished with historic charm and a contemporary twist, the room displays paintings, sculpture and crafts around the walls that add elegance and unique talking points.

Room Features:

Capacity: Accommodates up to 60 people.
Versatile Layouts: Choose from Boardroom, Classroom, Hollow Square, and Theatre-style seating to suit your event needs.
Modern Amenities: Equipped with fast WiFi. A projector and screen are available for a small additional fee.
Ideal Setting: A unique blend of heritage, comfort, and contemporary style - ideal for conferences, meetings, celebrant services and much more.

Hire Details

Availability

Monday to Sunday, 10am–4pm

Hire Prices (until 31 March 2027)

- Starting from £40.00 per hour (minimum 2 hours)

Book Your Space
Marvel at the artworks on display in the Bishop’s Dining Room while enjoying contemporary conveniences. This renewed gallery offers both space and privacy, and can be made suitable for events and gatherings of any scale.

You'll also be supporting the important work of the Museum in preserving the heritage of Carmarthenshire. As a free entry museum, we rely on income from donations and commercial activities to plan and deliver our exciting events programme, so your support will help us to shape the storytellers of tomorrow.

Contact us today to discuss your booking, learn about prices from 1 April 2027, or to arrange a visit. Email cofgar@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or call 01267 228696. We look forward to welcoming you to this hidden gem of Carmarthenshire Museum.

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