Where is newcastle emlyn

Head to the bubbling Cenarth Falls, a delightful beauty spot that has attracted visitors since Victorian times. A saunter along the edge of the beautiful River Teifi is guaranteed to soothe and inspire. Incorporating a visit to Newcastle Emlyn Castle on your route is a must. Bounded on three edges by the river, the 13th century Castle was the only one in the area built in stone by native — rather than occupying — forces. All strolls are enhanced by a picnic, so pick one up at Ty Croeso in town; food hampers here are packed with local delights from cheeses to chutneys, biscuits to beer.

Prefer to dine in? Cheese-lovers should head to the marvellous Caws Cenarth, a family business in a lush valley close to Newcastle Emlyn, where superb, award-winning cheeses are produced. Taste them on a dedicated tour and take a truckle or three home.

Visiting in June? Catch the Newcastle Emlyn Food Festival, where a tantalising smorgasbord of local produce is on offer. Newcastle Emlyn has an array of alluring shops, holding a particular attraction for antique hunters. The rebellion was crushed and the castle was retaken, but it returned to Welsh hands once more in the late 15th century. In Sir Rhys ap Thomas rebuilt the medieval fortress as a comfortable residence, but his descendant Rhys ap Gruffydd was convicted of treason in and the castle was seized by the Crown.

But that was not the end of the castle's turbulent history. It was held by Royalist troops in the English Civil War, captured by Parliament in , and recaptured by Royalists the following year.

It was the last Royalist stronghold, but finally surrendered to Parliament in Parliament blew up the castle so it could not be held against them, leaving it a romantic ruin of scattered walls atop a high mound, looking out over the river and the town below.

Stone from the castle site was robbed to build the town and many of the most important buildings in the core of Newcastle Emlyn were made with stone from the medieval castle. According to local legend, Newcastle Emlyn saw the last appearance of a dragon in Wales.

It landed on the castle wall and promptly fell asleep. What should the townsfolk do? A clever soldier lay a shawl on the river and hid nearby. When the dragon awoke it was attracted by the shawl and flew down to the river to snatch it.

The soldier leapt out of hiding and speared the dragon, and the dragon's blood poisoned the river. It seems a fanciful story, but might there be historical truth behind it? For one thing, the poisoned water was held to a cause of the plague that affected 14th-century Britain so badly. Another intriguing possibility is that the story goes back to when Owain Glyndwr attacked the town, carrying before him the banner of the Red Dragon. On Church Lane is Holy Trinity Church, built in to replace an earlier chapel that stood within the castle walls.

The new church was designed by architect JL Collard of Carmarthen. Though most of the furnishings were renewed in the early 20th century there is still some very good stained glass under the tower, while the east window glass dates to Most of the woodwork also dates to Just a few steps from Holy Trinity stands one of the most intriguing historical buildings in Newcastle Emlyn, the Bethel Chapel, built in and restored in The chapel was designed by architect Thomas Thomas of Landore in a subdued neoclassical style.

Are you on the phone to our call centre? Let Your Cottage Special Offers. Share: Newcastle Emlyn is a bustling market town straddling the Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire border. A historic last too — the Last Duel in Cardiganshire took place in ! The old Workhouse is now unrecognizable as a cheese factory, but the old Grammar School building and Courthouse still stand though the latter now houses a branch library.

The castle is the most important historic ruin. What are the shops and eateries like? Every Friday there is a large market with local farmers food providing the main attraction. The market is held in the Football Club building off main Mart car park 9 — 1st October to 31st March and 9 — 1st April to 30th September. In the early 18th century there was a demand for religious literature.

Two ballads were the first books printed in Wales. The author of one of these ballads was Alban Thomas, who became the Vicar of Blaenporth. Carter did not stay long in Adpar.