Volunteer Stories – John Hancock
22/07/2026
By Anne
Role in the park: Receptionist Background: John has been here “since it opened” and was one of the first receptionists here. He is 81 years old and lives locally. Previous to volunteering at the park he worked for five years as a hospital receptionist up until the Covid period. John has been volunteering for about …
Posted: 08/12/2025 by Ffiona Jones
Volunteering Opportunites
We have opportunities for volunteers to help us provide guided tours of the Park over the summer months. If you have an interest in the history of the site and are able to give us an hour or two of your time either on weekdays, early evenings, or at the weekends, please contact annemay@tywigateway.org.uk for …
Posted: 29/09/2025 by Admin2
A BIG welcome to the team!
A warm welcome to Gemma Edwards, the new Education Officer at Parc Yr Esgob, who joined us this September as part of our Walled Garden Restoration Project. Gemma is an experienced Foundation Phase teacher, with a passion for outdoor learning – and lots of ideas! We are delighted to share the news that Gemma also …
Posted: 30/07/2025 by Admin2
A Garden of Memories: National Lottery Heritage Fund grant to bring Abergwili Walled Garden and its hidden stories back to life
A forgotten walled garden in Abergwili, once the beating heart of a bishop’s estate, is set to bloom again thanks to a £1.2 million grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. But it’s not just the bricks, glasshouses or ancient orchard being revived – it’s the memories of the people who lived, worked and grew …
Posted: 28/03/2024 by Admin2
Unveiling Plans for Bishop’s Park and the Walled Garden Project
The Trust will be displaying the developing plans for the restoration of Parc yr Esgob’s Walled Garden over the coming weeks. • From 3-21 April in the Foyer (next to Stacey’s Kitchen) • From 3-10 April at Sero (next to Carmarthen indoor market) Please comment on the designs on display and put your response in …
Posted: 17/11/2023 by Ffiona Jones
Growing for All
Press Release – 26 September 2023 Growing for All – New life for Abergwili historic walled garden More people than ever will soon be able to get stuck in to learning and growing at the recently transformed Parc yr Esgob – Bishop’s Park, Abergwili, Carmarthenshire. Parc yr Esgob Trust, a tiny community led charity, …
Posted: 24/06/2022 by Louise Austin
1022 Battle of Abergwili Bash
PRESS RELEASE Bishop’s Park hosts Wales v Ireland – 1022 Battle of Abergwili anniversary bash! Wales will be taking on Ireland in an exciting encounter to mark the 1000th anniversary of ‘The Battle of Abergwili’ at Parc yr Esgob – Bishop’s Park, Abergwili, on Saturday the 13th August. This re-enactment of the battle between …
Posted: 15/03/2022 by Caroline Welch
New Spring Plant Fair at Bishops Park!
PRESS RELEASE 15/03/22 Spring has sprung at Bishops Park! Popular Carmarthenshire visitor attraction to host new Plant Fair this Easter Bishops Park and Gardens at Abergwili goes from strength to strength this Easter launching its 2022 activities with a new Spring Plant Fair on Sunday 10th April, 10am-2pm. Organised by the Tywi Gateway Trust, the …
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: 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 …
Posted: 09/03/2021 by Caroline Welch
New wildlife-friendly gardens take shape this month at the Bishop’s Park, Abergwili, Carmarthenshire
PRESS RELEASE 09-03-21 New wildlife-friendly gardens take shape this month at the Bishop’s Park, Abergwili, Carmarthenshire Two new gardens are being created at the Bishop’s Park, Abergwili this month, thanks to a grant of £22,900 from Welsh Government and the National Lottery Heritage Fund ‘Local Places for Nature’ fund. The Park surrounds the old palace …