Volunteer Stories – Kath Elvy
10/06/2026
By Anne
Costume Volunteer Producing 100 metres of bunting. Volunteering at the park for a few months. “I am part of the seamstress team of five who are now involved in making costumes for the public and some of the staff re-enactments of period history. “I have done some sewing and acting in the National Botanic Garden …
Posted: 09/02/2024 by Ffiona Jones
Vacancies
There are no vacancies currently.
Posted: 31/01/2024 by Ffiona Jones
Free Accredited Awards for Gardening Volunteers
We are now enrolling new volunteers on our free Agored Cymru training sessions. If you are between 16 and 55 and live in Carmarthenshire, please contact FfionaJones@tywigateway.org.uk Tel: 07395082719 for more details.
Posted: 31/01/2024 by Ffiona Jones
Spring Plant Fair Sunday 21st April 2024
Stallholder enquires for this year’s Spring Plant Fair are now open. Please contact FfionaJones@tywigateway.org.uk Tel. 07395082179
Posted: 14/12/2023 by Admin2
Have Your Say about Bishop’s Park’s Big Secret!
Because your opinion about the future of Bishop’s Park’s Walled Garden is important to us. Many years ago, the half-acre walled garden on the West side of the park was a place of great importance to the Bishop’s Palace. Dating back to at least 1790, and once the heart of the estate, the garden produced …
Posted: 17/11/2023 by Ffiona Jones
Kings Award for Voluntary Services 2023
We are delighted to announce that our wonderful volunteers here at the Bishop’s Park are recipients of the prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Services 2023! Equivalent to an MBE, the award recognises excellence in volunteering across the UK, and for our volunteers, is testament to their hard work and dedication over many years, and through …
Posted: 04/07/2023 by Ffiona Jones
Bookable Guided Tours for Groups
Are you a club, society or organisation? Are you looking for a destination for your summer trip? Are you a tour operator looking for a destination for your clients? Why not come to Parc Yr Esgob-Bishop’s Park? With our partners at Stacey’s Kitchen and Carmarthenshire Museum, there is plenty to do and see here at …
Posted: 04/07/2023 by Ffiona Jones
Access to Walled Garden
The Walled Garden is not currently open to the public due to health and safety issues. However, it is being used daily by our gardeners and horticultural volunteers to grow produce for use in Stacey’s Kitchen. We do include access to the Walled Garden on our regular Guided Tours and during special events, if the …
Posted: 15/05/2023 by Ffiona Jones
Actionbound App
As part of our 15 Minute Digital Heritage project, we’ve created a digital trail of tasks, quizzes and information that will enhance any visit to the park. The trail’s available via the ‘Actionbound’ app and is suitable for any age. https://actionbound.com/bound/history-of-parc-yr-esgob A Welsh language version will be available soon.
Posted: 02/05/2023 by Ffiona Jones
Could you be a Trustee? Why not join our Board of Trustees!
Parc yr Esgob Trust, who manage Parc Yr Esgob-Bishop’s Park, Abergwili are looking for new trustees to join our Board of Trustees. Do you live in the local community? Do you have one or more of these skills: Entrepreneurial experience, fundraising or generating income, marketing or PR? For more information, head to our website …
Posted: 26/04/2023 by Ffiona Jones
Dogs on Leads
Some visitors will have already noticed that new signs have been put up around the park reminding you to keep your dogs on leads . Parc Yr Esgob-Bishop’s Park is an important garden for its history, horticulture and wildlife, which is what makes it so special. We want everyone to have an enjoyable experience whilst …