Colourful town two hours from Bristol has cosy pubs and castle

Colourful town two hours from Bristol has cosy pubs and castle View 6 Images

Situated on a hill with sweeping views over a bend in the Afon Tywi, lies Llandeilo. This market town in Carmarthenshire, South Wales, is a two-hour drive from Bristol down the M4 and boasts a rich history that spans nearly 2,000 years.

Just a seven-minute drive from the town centre, you'll discover Dinefwr Castle. Constructed in the late 12th century, it became the royal headquarters of the kings and princes of Deheubarth - a formidable Welsh dynasty that held its ground against the Anglo-Normans until Edward I arrived.

Recent excavations near Dinefwr Park have revealed two Roman forts, impressively tracing the town's history back to the first century AD. However, this charming market town isn't just celeb