Carmarthenshire Museum and Bishop's Park (photographs taken in May 2022 since its reopening).
Details
Accessibility
Free parking for the museum is available.
Disabled toilets are available inside the museum.
The museum is wheelchair accessible and lifts are available for use between floors.
In Bishop's Park, the main paths are wide, flat, and wheelchair friendly.
In the easternmost section of the park, paths are stoned and not suitable for wheelchairs.
"Car park with disability parking. Hearing loop in place. Toilets with baby changing and disability access. Guide dogs allowed. Disabled motorists can also park outside the entrance to the museum and café and visitor centre.
"Is the park accessible for disabled visitors?
It’s central to what we do to ensure that the site is as inclusive as it can be. Our main new paths are wide, flat and wheelchair friendly and we regularly welcome disabled visitors and volunteers. Due to the constraints of the site, towards the very easternmost section, the woodland paths are formed of larger stones and not suitable for wheelchairs – but a good circuit can be done of the site on mobility scooter or in a wheelchair. The new bridge to the Great Meadow will be step-free, and our cafe will be step-free with accessible WC."
Brief description
The building was the palace of the Bishops of St David's, and where the New Testament was first translated into Welsh. With 11 galleries to take you through 50,000 years of history.
See https://tywigateway.org.uk/ and https://parcyresgob.org.uk/visit/map-of-the-site/ and https://parcyresgob.org.uk/visit/carmarthenshire-museum/
Address
Carmarthen Museum, The Old Palace, Abergwili, Carmarthen, SA31 2JG.
museums@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Phone
01267 228696 and 01267 234567
Website
https://www.discovercarmarthenshire.com/places/carmarthen/carmarthenshire-museum/
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g209942-d212304-Reviews-Carmarthenshire_Museum-Carmarthen_Carmarthenshire_Wales.html
https://www.discovercarmarthenshire.com/places/carmarthen/carmarthenshire-museum/ and https://tywigateway.org.uk/
Also:
http://www.carmarthenshire.gov.wales/home/residents/theatresartsmuseums/museums/carmarthenshire-museum/ and https://www.carmarthenshire.gov.wales/home/council-services/theatresartsmuseums/
Directions
"If travelling by car take the A40 Carmarthen Llandeilo road and follow the brown signs for Carmarthenshire County Museum." Situated 2.5 miles from Carmarthen train station via the A40 onto High Street. Free Parking and picnic area on-site. OS SO 440209.
Opening Times
Now again open after building repairs. Free entry. See https://www.discovercarmarthenshire.com/places/carmarthen/carmarthenshire-museum/
Museum From 2022: "Tuesday – Saturday 11am-4pm" "Park open 365 days a year, from dawn until dusk." However the Museum is also open on Bank Holiday Mondays and on Mondays during the school holidays from 11 AM-4 PM, but it is never open on a Sunday.
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Transport
Situated 2.5 miles from Carmarthen train station
There are frequent buses along this route from Carmarthen. "If travelling by bus the 279 and 280 / 281 bus routes between Carmarthen and Llandeilo go via Abergwili." Numbers – 279/280/281 stop either side of the road to the museum.
For more travel information go to https://www.traveline.info/ or call 0800 464 00 00
Amenities
Shop on site with light refreshments. Picnic areas. 2022: "Our on-site partnership with the Tywi Gateway Trust will also see their new visitor centre and café opening later this year." The current estimate that this will be by July 2022. See https://tywigateway.org.uk/ and https://parcyresgob.org.uk/resources/self-guided-trails/
"Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome. Please ensure you pick up and bag your dog waste and dispose of it in the bins provided."
Travel Information
For further travel information in Wales please see: www.traveline.cymru/travel-info
Or call Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000
Location
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*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.