Whatever the time of year, Llandeilo and the surrounding Tywi Valley have something unique to offer. From local agricultural shows in the summer to festive Christmas markets in the winter, the town hosts a variety of seasonal events. Spring brings fresh new activities as the countryside bursts into life, while autumn showcases local harvest celebrations, crisp winter walks, and cosy firesides.
Whether you’re visiting during the long days of summer or the crisp, peaceful winter months, Llandeilo is a year-round destination with plenty to explore. Read on to discover the best things to do in every season.
Spring:
Daffodils and bluebells bloom and lambs skip in fields.
Two Saints Festival February/March
St. David’s Day 1st March
A carpet of bluebells in the Castle Woods, around Dinefwr Castle, April
Gŵyl Len Llandeilo Lit Fest, last weekend in April
Easter egg hunt and other Easter activities at National Trust Dinefwr March/April
Salem 5k Fun Run, Friday before May Day Bank Holiday (organised by Amman Valley Harriers / Clwb Rhedeg Dyffryn Aman)
Three Parks Challenge 10k Fun Run, Cae William, Friday after May Day Bank Holiday (organised by Amman Valley Harriers / Clwb Rhedeg Dyffryn Aman)
Trap Show Annual Fun Run (normally) takes place on the second Sunday in May
Sioe Pontargothi – Cothi Bridge Show, always last Saturday in May
Summer:
A riot of greens and the swoop of swallows as the agricultural show season kicks off.
Llandeilo in Bloom, May/June
Music Festival at the Sal, first weekend in July
Llandeilo Music Festival, second week in July
Vintage Car Show, July
Trap Show, last Saturday in July
Strawberry and Cream Tea at St Teilo’s Church last Saturday in July
Llangadog Show, first Saturday in August
Gwynfe Show, second Saturday in August
Sioe Llandeilo – Llandeilo Show, third Saturday in August every year
Llanarthne Show, fourth / last Saturday in August
Dinefwr Photographic Society Exhibition
Tywi Valley Open Studios Arts Trail, July/August
Autumn:
Harvest time set against a backdrop of reds, golds and oranges.
Dinefwr Heritage Day, September
Aberglasney Food and Music Fair, September
Alzheimer’s Memory Walk, Dementia Friends Llandeilo, second Sunday in September
Llandovery Sheep Festival, September
Autumnal and Halloween activities at National Trust Dinefwr October
Fireworks Night at Cae William, first weekend in November
Winter:
Frosty walks, cosy fires and Christmas shopping.
Festival of Senses, third weekend in November
Santa Run, November
Dinefwr Christmas Fair, fourth weekend in November
Aberglasney Christmas Fair December
New Years Eve Ready Races (10m and 10k), 31st December, organised by Llandeilo Cricket Club
Mari Lwyd at National Trust Dinefwr New Year’s
Monthly events
Llandeilo and District Civic Society meet on the first Tuesday evening of each month at 6.30 but please check our FB page or Llandeilo Noticeboard for further details of events.
This is a Stand Up: Third Thursday unless noted otherwise – Comedy night at The Salutation Inn
Llandeilo’s Civic Hall Fair, last Saturday of every month.
Weekly Events
The Mix Disco every Monday 6-8 at the White Hart
Llandeilo’s Civic Hall Fair is on every Friday 9am till 2pm.
Llandeilo Country Market every Friday morning 8.30 am
