Parks

There's lots going on across South and West Wales, and most things are just a bus ride away!

Take away the pain of parking, sit back, relax and explore with First Cymru. 

We've highlighted some great places to go and sights to see from Pembrokeshire to Cardiff - just decide where you'd like to go and check out our journey planner!

Or if you'd like to buy your tickets on the go, speedier boarding and to track your bus live - check out the First Bus app!

Clyne Gardens

Clyne Castle, owned by wealthy William Graham Vivian, boasts stunning gardens with trees he planted, including a tall Wellingtonia and two Monterey Cypress. The estate's greatest influence came from Vivian's nephew, 'The Admiral', who sponsored plant expeditions.

Notable visitors like King Edward VIII and Stanley Baldwin graced the Castle. The oak woodland is a remnant of Clyne Forest, an 11th-century landmark. The gardens also hold the UK's tallest Magnolia and feature many hybrids named after the Admiral's family, like Rh, Graham Vivian, and Rh, Dulcie Vivian.

Parc Howard

Explore Llanelli's captivating past at Parc Howard Museum, nestled in a charming civic park. Discover fascinating relics, including the first spare car wheel, an exquisite Llanelli pottery collection, and local paintings depicting the area's evolution.

Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the landscaped parkland, where families can relish the playground and leisure facilities. Have a delightful picnic or feed the ducks in this pleasant setting.

Pembrey Country Park

Pembrey Country Park offers 500 acres of glorious parkland, a top UK beach, and excellent family attractions. With a stunning backdrop of the Gower Peninsula and Carmarthen Bay, it's a unique blend of coast and countryside.

Enjoy the golden sandy beach, dry ski slope, toboggan ride, crazy golf, train rides, equestrian center, and more. Catering available at the Restaurant, Beach Kiosk, and Ski Lodge Cafe.

Margam Country Park

Margam Country Park offers a perfect family day out with stunning landscapes, rich heritage, and year-round entertainment. The 1000-acre park features a 19th Century Tudor Gothic Mansion, the remarkable 18th Century Orangery, Victorian Mansion House, and a 12th Century Chapter House.

Explore gardens, enjoy the children's playground, farm trail, Fairytale Land, and walks. Don't miss the longest Orangery in Britain and Wales' finest deer herd. Seasonal events and a coarse fishery at Furzemill Pond add to the experience. Open year-round for a wonderful visit in any season.

Gnoll Estate

Gnoll Estate, in South West Wales near Neath town center, offers a picturesque landscape park with a mix of industrial and ornamental features. The estate once served Gnoll House, now demolished.

Managed by Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, it attracts locals and visitors alike. Landscaping dates back to the 18th century, featuring formal and informal elements, cascades, and follies. Despite some loss, many structural elements have been restored or rebuilt.