A county steeped in myth and legend often referred to as the world of Merlin, Carmarthenshire offers meeting planners a destination for conferences, meetings and events that will truly inspire delegates. Though rich in history, the county of Carmarthenshire is also packed with contemporary culture, blending old and new to provide a meeting destination that ticks all the boxes. Whether hosting majestic corporate events in historic castles, training events in academic establishments, or large conferences in sporting venues, Carmathenshire has a venue to suit every need, capacity and occasion.

Incorporating the major towns of Carmarthen and Llanelli, the county is as diverse as its conference venues! It is an ideal choice of location for both land and water-based teambuilding events and corporate activities boasting spectacular landscapes and areas of natural beauty such as the Brecon Beacons National Park, Brechfa Forest, the Teifi Valley and a magnificent coastline, all waiting to be discovered.

Carmarthenshire is readily accessible by road with easy connections via the A48 to the M4 and wider motorway network, via excellent rail links including London, and via Cardiff Airport for international conference delegates.

The range of meeting venues available in this remarkable and beautiful county will astonish even the most discerning event organisers. Those wanting to take advantage of the impeccable coast and country setting will appreciate unusual venues such as the National Botanic Garden of Wales, the Wildfowl and Wetlands Centre Wales and the United Counties Agricultural and Hunters Society. Each of these venues offers a selection of versatile conference, exhibition and meeting spaces able to cater for large and small delegate groups whilst honouring the county’s connection to nature. Sporting venues include Parc y Scarlets stadium, which comprises several conference suites and an impressive training centre, Ffos Las Racecourse and Conference Centre which caters for up to 350 delegates, and the Carmarthen Leisure Centre with capacity for 500 delegates. Llandovery College and the Halliwell Centre are both academic venues with outstanding conference and banquetinging facilities as well as catering for exhibitions, training events, meetings and weddings. Carmarthenshire theatres offer cultural venues such as The Lyric whilst the county’s hotels are equally well equipped with a range of conference suites, meeting spaces and training rooms. These include The Castle Hotel, the Ivy Bush Royal Hotel and the stylish Stradey Park Hotel. Major hotel groups represented in the county include Best Western although independent venues proliferate in the region.