Tourist centre moves into historic Carmarthen building
Carmarthen Tourist Information Centre has moved into the town’s historic Castle House.
The TIC opened its doors on Monday October 24 after refurbishment work on the premises.
The aim is to bring to life and add a new attraction to Carmarthen Town, the former police station building within Carmarthen Castle grounds.
The attraction offers visitors the chance to see the authentic interior of an 1880 police station as well providing visitor information on the place, the town and the county.
In 1836 the Watch and Ward system of crime prevention was replaced by the first “modern” police force. Carmarthen Borough Police was established at this date and had a borough gaol and station in Cambrian Place.
In about 1850 Castle House was built as a lock-up and also served as a sub-station for the southern part of the town.
It was close to the Gaol and the Court so prisoners could be locked up overnight before their appearance before the Beak.
In 1947 the Borough Police and Carmarthenshire Constabulary were amalgamated and Castle House fell out of use.
The grand opening of Castle House will take place at the end of November.
Carmarthenshire County Council executive board member for regeneration and leisure Cllr Clive Scourfield said: “I am delighted that the Tourist Information Centre has moved into these historic premises which are a tourist attraction in their own right.”
The TIC opened its doors on Monday October 24 after refurbishment work on the premises.
The aim is to bring to life and add a new attraction to Carmarthen Town, the former police station building within Carmarthen Castle grounds.
The attraction offers visitors the chance to see the authentic interior of an 1880 police station as well providing visitor information on the place, the town and the county.
In 1836 the Watch and Ward system of crime prevention was replaced by the first “modern” police force. Carmarthen Borough Police was established at this date and had a borough gaol and station in Cambrian Place.
In about 1850 Castle House was built as a lock-up and also served as a sub-station for the southern part of the town.
It was close to the Gaol and the Court so prisoners could be locked up overnight before their appearance before the Beak.
In 1947 the Borough Police and Carmarthenshire Constabulary were amalgamated and Castle House fell out of use.
The grand opening of Castle House will take place at the end of November.
Carmarthenshire County Council executive board member for regeneration and leisure Cllr Clive Scourfield said: “I am delighted that the Tourist Information Centre has moved into these historic premises which are a tourist attraction in their own right.”
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