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: 29/06/2021 by Caroline Welch
Celebrating our unique heritage this Summer
PRESS RELEASE 29-06-2021 Carmarthenshire’s unique heritage celebrated this Summer at the Bishop’s Park & Gardens, Abergwili The rich history and diverse wildlife of rural Carmarthenshire are celebrated in a series of activities this Summer at the Bishop’s Park & Gardens, Abergwili. The programme is being organised by the Parc yr Esgob Trust, a tiny charity restoring, …
Posted: 12/06/2021 by Admin
Wildlife
Conserving and enhancing opportunities for wildlife to flourish is at the heart of everything we do at Bishop’s Park. Both our buildings and parkland are home to many different species – and through our work we are monitoring what we have and how they make the site their home, noting any changes over the seasons, and maximising opportunities for them to flourish. From otters, bats, slowworms, eels, swans and kingfishers – it’s fascinating to find out who lives in the Park!
Posted: 12/06/2021 by Admin
History
The Bishops Park and Gardens is brimming with history. From the ancient trees which have stood watch here for centuries, to the walled garden which provided exotic food and flowers for the bishop’s table, to the oxbow lake and the shifting landscape of the Tywi Valley flood plain, to the medieval bishops palace which the Park surrounds and the people that lived and worked here.
Posted: 11/06/2021 by Caroline Welch
Horticulture
Horticulture is a key aspect of our heritage at the Bishop’s Park, and a major part of our ongoing restoration. In unearthing the site’s gardening past we aim to understand how the historic methods and techniques of yesteryear can be used to inform a more sustainable future, both for the people and for the wildlife that share this unique and special place.
Posted: 10/06/2021 by Caroline Welch
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Posted: 27/05/2021 by Caroline Welch
Staying Safe in the Park
Information for Parents and Guardians The Park is a wonderful place to explore and play, but it does have some narrow and uneven paths, trip hazards like tree roots and steep drops – and a rather large, fenced off, pond. Our ha-ha (a long and deep ditch) runs the length of the Park, separating the …
Posted: 20/05/2021 by Caroline Welch
2021 Events in the Park
We’re really excited to announce some of our public events finalised for the year – we hope there’s something for everyone, but if you have any ideas, comments or feedback do let us know. These events will also be promoted on social media – so do share our posts and help us spread the word! Booking …
Posted: 18/05/2021 by Caroline Welch
What’s On
Bishop’s Park Events 2026 Date Time Event/Activity £ Tickets from/ bookings / info 25/04/2026 10:30-12:00 Qi Gong and Tai Chi Demonstration Free 06/05/2026 10.30-12:00 Volunteer Taster Event Free annemay@tywigateway.org.uk Volunteer Taster Sessions Tickets, Multiple dates | Eventbrite 06/05/2026 13:00-14:00 What’s in Bloom? A tour of the flowering plants – native and cultivated – currently …
Posted: 27/04/2021 by Caroline Welch
Bishop’s Park Apple Juice for sale!
Bishop’s Park Apple Juice is for sale at our pop-up shop! For the very first time ever we have pressed the heritage apples from the Bishop’s own walled garden into delicious apple juice. Available on 20th May, from 4-6pm, on a first come first served basis – for cash payments only at the moment. About …
Posted: 08/04/2021 by Caroline Welch
We’re in Gardens Illustrated this month!
We are just thrilled to be featured in @Gardens Illustrated this month! Our project to breathe new life into the Bishops Park & Gardens at Abergwili, including two beautiful new garden areas, a new café and learning centre is well underway – and it’s featured on page 103 of ‘The Vogue’ of gardening magazines this …