Coast & Countryside

Hywel Dda Gardens & Interpretive Centre

This lovely garden and heritage centre celebrate the achievements of Hywel Dda, King of all Wales in the 10th Century.

The garden commemorates Hywl Dda and his legal code which was written down and remained effective until the Act of Union in 1536.

Extracts from the laws are carved on slate slabs in the centre garden. Some are surprisingly enlightened such as the one about the rights of women. Another reminds you there are three things you are allowed to pick up from the road - a horseshoe, a nail and a penny.

The garden consists of six small interconnecting gardens, each representing separate divisions of the law, and having its own symbolic tree. The centre is an ideal venue for meetings, educational classes, lectures and exhibitions, as well as school and college visits.

Norwood Gardens

Tucked away on the sunny south side of the Teifi Valley is an idyllic three-acre piece of paradise where you can take a stroll, enjoy a snack in the tea rooms and admire the beauty of an intimate Carmarthenshire garden.

You get seven gardens for the price of one here. Seven individually themed gardens are set along the central path, known as the Long Walk. Look out for a number of intriguing sculptures along the way.

The little gardens have their own names and are separated from each other by borders and areas of mixed plants. The whole area is generously planted with trees.

There are plenty of places to stop, sit down and relax. Every seat has a unique view, sometimes intimate, sometimes expansive, but always interesting. The whole feel of this place is calm, relaxed and personal.

Work on Norwood in Llanllwni began late in 2002 and it is likely to be several years before the design is fully implemented.

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