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: 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 …
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
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: 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: 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 …