New minibus service for Aberglasney

A new minibus service means that Heart of Wales railway line passengers can easily access the spectacular Aberglasney House and Gardens in the Tywi Valley.
The Tywi Valley Explorer minibus will meet trains at Llandeilo station every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday during August and September.
A day ticket for the bus costs £2, but you then get 50 per cent off your admission to Aberglasney when you show your ticket at the gate.
“The service is a wonderful way to explore the countryside,” said a spokesman for Aberglasney. “It also means you can relax on your journey to the house and gardens. Just let the train and the bus take the strain!”
The Tywi Valley Explorer minibus also serves Dinefwr Park (National Trust), Dryslwyn Castle (CADW), and the National Botanic Garden of Wales.
Seats on the minibus must be pre-booked by 2pm the day before you travel, as space is limited. The service is wheelchair accessible. Concessionary travel passes are not valid on the bus.
You can pre-book by ringing 01639 750 805. The booking line is open from 9 am to 2 pm on Mondays to Fridays, but will be closed on Bank Holiday Mondays.
The service starts from Llandeilo Railway Station at 10:15 and 11:55 for passengers arriving on the Heart of Wales trains.
When booking, please ensure that you book for all journeys you wish to travel on, including the return journey and any other journeys you wish to make during the day.
Aberglasney Gardens is an ancient garden that has been lovingly restored to become one of the finest gardens in Wales. There are ancient formal gardens with pools, parapets and cloisters, and there’s the award-winning Ninfarium filled with exotics from around the world.
Aberglasney has a café (indoors and terrace), serving locally-sourced produce, a shop, and a plant sales outlet.
Normal entrance fee is £7.00 adults, £4.00 ages 5-16; under-5s free. You get 50% off with your minibus ticket.
See website for details –
http://www.thebusthatmeetsthetrain.co.uk/
For more information about Aberglasney Gardens, visit the website –
http://www.aberglasney.org

The Tywi Valley Explorer leaflet.

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