The National Botanic Garden of Wales exists to develop a viable world-class national botanic garden dedicated to the research and conservation of biodiversity and its sustainable utilisation, to lifelong learning and to the enjoyment of the visitor. The philosophical heart of the Garden is the Physicians of Myddfai Exhibition. Situated in a converted stone barn at Millennium Square, it links Carmarthenshire's famous tradition of plant medicines and today's science of plant-derived pharmaceutical products.
The world famous Garden, overhung with enormous clipped yew trees. Perched on a rock above the Garden terraces, the medieval Castle contains one of the finest collections of paintings and furniture in Wales. It was originally built as a fortress by Welsh princes and was later adapted and enriched by generations of Herberts and Clives. The beautiful collection of treasures from India displayed in the Clive
Enjoy a gentle stroll through the gardens that surround this fine Medieval Castle, which remains a private residence. The castle occupies an idyllic situation and commands beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and the ruins of Carew castle. Relish the peaceful tranquillity of the Cleddau estuary, amble along the paths traversing the thickly wooded slopes that form The Upton Arboretum, home to a collection of rare and exotic trees. The garden is particularly noted for camellias, magnolias and rhododendrons, complimented by a fine formal rose garden and splendid herbaceous boarders.
