Llandovery Castle — Attraction in Wales

As castles go, this certainly isn't a five star castle - it's barely there, really - it's the ruined stumps of a former fortress, atop a rocky and grassy mound. It's a tricky few paces up the steep path to get to the remnants of the walls, but if you're willing to bum shuffle back down, it's well worth it for the view of Llandovery and its surrounding hills and valleys.

It's a landmark held in fond esteem by those who live in or visit Llandovery. The mound is ideal snuffling ground for dogs - remember not to leave any of their little messages behind. It's great for kids to clamber about on the mound, and there's a playpark at its feet. It's a place to stand and wonder, to ponder, to remember. It's somewhere to meet with friends, or to escape them. Sometimes you'll even see candles lit, to loved ones lost.

You can spend a few moments in the company of Llywelyn ap Gruffydd Fychan, represented in shining steel. Get close, feel the metal. Can you get the cloak to rumble?

You'll often see red kites on patrol over the town, or hear ravens honking their news across the rooftops.

The castle can't compare to grand visitor attractions, and never will, but it's cherished. It's part of the fabric of Llandovery, so it's worth all the stars I...

Not a lot to see here, there are many better castles in Wales to explore if you are looking for a day out, but if you are passing through the area anyway why not take a look? The monument is freely accessible at all times of the day, there is no admission charge or reception facility.

There are the remains of a couple of significant towers set on top of an earth mound and an interesting sculpture commemorating the “last” Prince of Wales, that is really the extent of the site.

There is a pay & display car park right below the ruins and a public toilet facility is also there. There are cafes and pubs to be found within the small town centre, about a two...

Situated on a rocky hillock, originally built in the 1100's and regularly fought over by the Normans, the Welsh and the English, finally being burnt in a rebellion led by Hywel ap Rhys in 1532 and never rebuilt. There's quite a dramatic statue nearby dedicated to a local man who was executed in the town. He was a wealthy landowner so quite why the statue shows a knight in armour heavens knows, though even the designer describes it as representing a brave nobody! The remaining ruins are situated next to a car park that charges you to park and even charges if you want to go to the toilet. Clearly the town doesn't want to...