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The picturesque town of Llandeilo is full of quirky independent shops and lovely places to eat out
There’s a town said to be worth a visit ‘just for the window shopping’ – and it’s an easy train journey from Birmingham.
The small, market town of Llandeilo is in the beautiful county of Carmarthenshire in West Wales and draws visitors from all over due to its ‘great selection’ of independent shops, quirky antiques and cool cafes.
It has its own railway station and is on the picturesque Heart of Wales railway line, which runs between Shrewsbury and Swansea, making it ideal for a fun day out.
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A spokesman for the area said: “Llandeilo is a popular shopping destination with visitors and locals alike and situated at the crossing of the River Towy on a handsome 19th-century stone bridge.
“Shopkeepers take the business of window-dressing very seriously here and there’s often competition for the most elaborate and unique seasonal displays.”
Whilst in the area, you could also visit nearby Dinefwr Castle, a 800-acre National Trust estate and medieval deer park and the picturesque town of Llandovery.
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Where to shop in Llandeilo
Llandeilo is the original home of international clothing and lifestyle brand Toast.
Head to Rhosmaen Street and the streets off it to check out the following indie shops:
- Dot Clothing – designer clothes and dress agency which also boasts rare and unique pre-loved clothing
- Barr & Co. – unique, handmade jewellery
- My Little Welsh Dresser – interiors and gifts with a focus on Welsh origin
- Cuckoo’s Nest – a bright blue ‘gem’ selling quirky gifts
- Eve’s Toy Shop – promising ‘hours of fun’ for families
- The Lighthouse – fashion and footwear for ‘brunch dates to house party, lazy weekends’
- Peppercorn – cookware specialists
- Scorpio – gifts and interiors
- Rig Out – ladies boutique specialising in outfits for special occasions
- Bellissimo – lingerie, nightwear and swimwear
- The Works Antique Centre – more than 50 dealers selling under one roof
Find out more via the Discover Carmarthenshire website.
Where to eat in Llandeilo
Llandeilo has a good range of characterful cafes, bars and restaurants.
After a day’s shopping, you could stop to refuel and enjoy your purchases at one of the following:
- Davis and Co. – shop, eat, drink and relax with locally sourced food at this cafe that also sells homeware
- Heavenly – artisan chocolates, cakes, ice cream and hampers
- Pitchfork and Provision – independent artisan bakery and café where you can also pick up picnic products
- Duffnuts – ‘a must’ for handmade donuts and milkshakes
- The Cawdor hotel – cosy, comfy sofas and a relaxed vibe in the bar, more formal dining in the restaurant
- Flows – café bar serving up locally sourced food and drink, such as eggs benedict and florentines to breakfast bagels and tapas
Where to stay in Llandeilo
If you want to make a weekend or holiday of it, why not stay at Dan Castell Cottage in Llandeilo?
This converted barn has a Swedish lodge feel with lovely walking right on the doorstep and a balcony for watching red kites and buzzards by day and stargazing at night.
Or you could try the pretty Dinefwr Cottage in nearby Golden Grove?
This two-bedroom cottage has a lovely patio for your morning coffee, an open-plan living space and a shared games room with a pool table, darts, table tennis and board games.
How to get to Llandeilo from Birmingham
It takes just over three hours to drive to Llandeilo from Birmingham, traffic permitting, via the M5 and A40.
Alternatively, you can catch a train from Birmingham New Street to Llandeilo, switching at Shrewsbury, which is also a nice place to visit.