Volunteer Stories – Teresa Simson
10/06/2026
By Anne
Historical Costume Volunteer 2I have been volunteering at the park since 31st July 2024 “My sewing friend knew of the walled garden project and after approaching staff to see if you would like any costumes, it was agreed we should volunteer. “I love looking into the history of what we make and producing items of …
Tag: Bishops Pond
Bishop’s Pond
Posted: 09/11/2021 by Caroline Welch
Spot wildlife on the Bishop’s Pond which supports everything from fish and wetland plants to birds and rare animals such as otters. It has protected SSSI status – and a fascinating history too. The powerful River Tywi flowed on this very spot until 1802 when the river flooded and broke through its banks, and this …
Category: Bishop's Pond, Explore the Park Tags: Bishops Pond, coot, ducks, nature, otters, River Tywi, swan, wildlife
History of the Park and Gardens
Posted: 06/10/2015 by Admin
Evidence for the gardens and parkland at Abergwili comes late in the sites history. Indeed, a list of the property owned by the Bishop’s of St David’s written in 1326 doesn’t even mention whether a garden or park existed at Abergwili.
Category: Garden History, History Tags: Bishops Pond, garden history, history, Walled Garden