Llanelly Pottery
Our collection of Llanelly Pottery tells a unique story about Llanelli and its people. It links together the town's industrial expansion, the people who came to live and work there and Lady Stepney who gifted Parc Howard to the town as a museum and to hold her personal collection of Llanelly potte
Local businessman William Chambers began the Pottery in 1839 and it was in business until 1921. By the 1850s it employed 100 people who made 24,000 items a week. Everyday plates and bowls and decorative items were bought locally and were sold in Europe, Africa, America and Australia.
Carmarthenshire Museum
Discover Carmarthenshire’s story in the wonderful surroundings of the historical palace and gardens of the bishops of St. Davids, Abergwili.
Dylan Thomas Boat House
Discover the iconic home and Writing Shed of Dylan Thomas where the poet experienced a creative renaissance
Parc Howard Museum
Discover the heart of Llanelli with stories of the town’s industrial past as well as an extensive collection of the area’s famous pottery.
Museum of Land Speed
Discover this brand new, family friendly experience which tells the story of Pendine Sands and the iconic speed records that were set there.
Kidwelly Industrial Museum
Famed for its local castle, Kidwelly is also home to the oldest tinplate works in Europe. Currently closed to the public, you can follow news of development at this historic place here.