The trust formerly known as….
07/04/2026
By Admin2
Trustees and staff at Parc yr Esgob (Bishop’s Park) will be using the name “Parc yr Esgob Trust” as the public working name for the charity from April 2026, although The Tywi Gateway Trust remains our legally constituted title. Betsan Caldwell, Trust chair explained “We wanted to improve name recognition of Parc yr Esgob and the …
Posted: 18/07/2023 by Ffiona Jones
Parc Yr Esgob-Bishop’s Park Annual Horticultural Show
Our Annual Horticultural Show is back on Saturday 2nd September 2023 and it’s bigger and better than ever! We have lots of new classes in each section and for the first time, a Novelty Dog Show. We have spaces available for craft, food and trade stalls – contact FfionaJones@tywigateway.org.uk for more details. We’ve already received …
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 …
Posted: 05/04/2023 by Ffiona Jones
Stacey’s Kitchen
Stacey’s Kitchen will be closing at 3:30pm today Wednesday 5th of April 2023, due to a private event. Back to normal opening hours (9:00am-5:00pm) from tomorrow. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Posted: 07/03/2023 by Ffiona Jones
Spring Plant Fair
Our 2nd Annual Spring Plant Fair will be held on Saturday 29th April, stalls to open at 11am. There will be a range of stalls by local growers, along with other local businesses. We will be holding tours of the park & gardens, along with talks and demonstrations throughout the day. If you would like …
Posted: 28/02/2023 by Ffiona Jones
Wildlife Watch Walk February 2023
February’s Wildlife Watch Walk was held on Tuesday 21st of February, which happened to be during the half term holidays and it was lovely to welcome a small group of girls who joined us. We immediately spotted some signs that spring was on its way as we walked through the Jenkinson Garden at the beginning …
Posted: 21/12/2022 by Ffiona Jones
Visitor Centre Christmas Opening Times