Llandovery means ‘church among the waters' and it is true Llandovery is surrounded by three rivers, the Towy, the Bran, and the Gwydderig.

It is a market town that still has a medieval feel to it, and is steeped in a very mixed history. Once a major drovers' town, imagine 30,000 cattle crammed into the streets on their way to London.

The Norman castle now supports a remarkable memorial to Llewelyn ap Gruffydd Fychan - the Welsh equivalent of Braveheart.

The Heritage Centre houses innovative displays on local legends such as the Lady of the Lake and the Physicians of Myddfai.

Wildlife enthusiasts can visit the Red Kite Feeding Station at Llanddeusant or the RSPB's Dinas Reserve.

More information about the area can be obtained from:

Llandovery Tourist Information Centre
The Heritage Centre, Town Centre, Llandovery SA20 0AW.
Tel:01550 720693
Open: Easter-October: 10am-1pm and 1.45-5.30pm daily.
October-Easter: 10am-1pm and 1.45-4pm, Monday-Saturday, 2-4pm Sunday