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: 01/04/2026 by Admin2
Introducing Ben – Work Placement Student at Parc yr Esgob 2026
Engaging young people with heritage can be difficult. Working with students from Swansea University helps us understand how to do that better. This is Ben’s story. “Hi, my name is Ben and I am a 23-year-old History Master’s student at Swansea University. I have selected Parc Yr Esgob for my work placement. I am from …
Posted: 30/03/2026 by Admin2
Parc yr Esgob Visitor Survey 2026
If you are a regular visitor to Bishop’s Park or have recently visited us here, please take 2 minutes to complete our visitor survey. It will help us better understand and improve our visitors’ experience. You can access the survey through this link https://forms.office.com/e/DhSCuJ6J9w. Thank you.
Posted: 05/02/2026 by Admin2
National Lottery Open Week
Offer Details This National Lottery Open Week, Parc yr Esgob is celebrating the hidden histories and unknown spaces in our wonderful park and gardens which we are bringing back into life. As a thank you to National Lottery players, we’re opening our doors and inviting you to uncover the lesser-known stories, spaces and structures that …
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: 03/06/2024 by Ffiona Jones
Membership
Becoming a Member Are you interested in history, gardens, conservation, wildlife, or our environment? Or do you love the opportunity to be outside for a walk? Maybe you just want to help us save this amazing piece of our local history and heritage for future generations to experience and enjoy. Project grants have assisted us …
Posted: 02/05/2024 by Ffiona Jones
Great Meadow Access
The Great Meadow will be closed to allow the grass to grow for livestock feed. Please ensure that you do not enter. Sorry for any inconvenience. There will still be access for walkers and dogs on leads to the upper part of the meadow over the bridge.
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: 20/03/2024 by Ffiona Jones
Visit Wales Quality Assured
Following a visit from Visit Wales’s Visitor Quality Standards team, we are delighted to announce that we have received an accreditation from them! This ensures that your visit to our site will be of a standard and will meet Visit Wales’s requirements. Along with our Green Flag Award and our Green Heritage Award, this award …