Gelli Aur Country Park
Dryslwyn,
Carmarthenshire,
SA32 8LR
Tel:
01558 668885
Fax:
Website:
http://www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk/tourism
Contact email address:
msmith@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Directions:
Gelli Aur Country Park is located near to Llandeilo. Follow the brown and white signs from the A40 the A476, A483 or the B4300
Coach drop off and parking:
30 spaces
Disabled facilities:
Yes
Opening times:
From 1st April - 30th September, 10.30am - 5pm
From 1st October - 31st March, 10.30am - 4pm
Admission info:
Free admission - small parking fee applies
Facilities:
Café, visitor centre and toilets.
Full Details:
At Gelli Aur, 60 acres of wooded parkland surround a magnificent mansion (not currently open to the public) with commanding views across the Vale of Tywi. There’s a 20-acre deer park, terrace gardens, visitor centre and cafe, exhibitions and displays. Nature trails explore woodland, parkland, ponds and meadow.
Breeding birds include pied flycatchers, chiff chaffs and blue tits. The 10-acre arboretum with mature trees and shrubs was planted in the 1860’s by the Cawdor family’s head gardener, William Hill. There are frequent special events and craft demonstrations and guided walks are available throughout the year. Local bus service 279 (tel 01267 231 817) for further details. Bus stop located at park entrance, approx 500yd to facilities.