Parc Howard

Parc Howard, Llanelli

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Relax and enjoy a perfect parkland location

A 19th century mansion house museum notable for it's display of Llanelly pottery, is surrounded by magnificent parkland. Childrens play area, lawns, gift shop, bowling green, tennis courts and pond. Maintained by cofgar.wales. Free entry, parking nearby, see map below.

Parc Howard
Parc Howard

Take a relaxing stroll around this 24 acre wooded parkland, keep the children busy in the play area or sit outside the mansion house gift shop and have a coffee. The perfect place to spend an afternoon, weather permitting!

The mansion house, formerly known as Brynycaerau Castle, was once owned by wealthy local families and had undergone building additions and reconstructions from the mid 1800s. In 1912 the estate was opened as a museum and gardens for the public to enjoy.

The museum houses artefacts relating to local history. Of note, are some examples of Llanelly Pottery, which began production of ceramics in 1839 and continued until the 1920s. There's also a fine collection paintings by Welsh artists adorning the walls throughout the building.

Gallery

Enjoy a walk in the park at any time of year.

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Important!

Map

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Parc Howard

Located just off Felinfoel Road (A476), a short distance from Llanelli town centre.

Parc Howard General location

Did you know?

Some interesting facts...

Gorsedd Stones at Parc Howard

Gorsedd Stones

To the north west of the park is a stone circle, the 'Gorsedd Stones' were used during the National Eisteddfod ceremony in Llanelli, 1962.
More history here.
The Mansion during the great wars

World War I

During World War I the mansion house was used as a hospital for wounded soldiers. Staffed by Red Cross nurses it remained as a hospital until 1921.
More history here.
Llanelly Pottery at Parc Howard

Llanelly Pottery

Parc Howard Museum displays some of the finest examples of earthenware from the world famous Llanelly Pottery. The industry operated in the town from 1839 to 1922.
More Llanelly Pottery history here

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ENTRY FEE FOR MANSION

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