
Top Things to Do in Carmarthen
Discover the Great Outdoors in the Beautiful Market Town of Carmarthen
Explore the Town
The historic market town of Carmarthen has a large array of cafes, bars, and shops including Pizza Express, Costa, Lush, and a fully digital, 3D six-screen cinema.
Local institution Sloppy Joes was recently described by a student as “the place to go for a good quality juicy burger!” This is not a place to be missed.
Get Active

Get Active
Carmarthen is our active campus! With plenty to do on and off campus, take advantage of the onsite gym, pool, and sports hall, or get involved in our Academy of Sport where there’s a wide range of activities to keep you entertained.
Get off campus and experience everything Carmarthenshire has to offer, with activities like sea kayaking, coasteering, and rock climbing right on your doorstep!
Have a Great Night Out
With several friendly pubs and clubs in town, our students recommend Club XO, Cwrw, and the Friends Arms pub as some of the best.
See a Show
Check out the Lyric Theatre, star of the film ‘Save the Cinema.’ See local talent on the stage such as Carmarthen and District Youth Opera, as well as touring companies from across the UK.

Life on Campus
Our Carmarthen campus provides a whole host of activities on-site. Including a library, theatre, swimming pool, gym, sports hall, and students’ union bar and club, as well as on-campus student accommodation.
Feeling peckish? Have lunch in our Merlin restaurant or a coffee and cake in The Cwad.
Further Afield…
Just a short drive from Carmarthen town centre, we have the beautiful village of Llansteffan. Hosting its picturesque beach and castle – perfect for beach volleyball and a BBQ with friends!
Carmarthenshire is also home to more glorious beaches in addition to its beautiful green countryside, including Cefn Sidan in Pembrey, Pendine, Ferryside, the Millennium Coastal Park in Llanelli, and Laugharne, home to Dylan Thomas’ Boat House.
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