Food & Drink.
Indoor Markets
The best, the biggest and the oldest produce markets in south west Wales are a must for enhancing your visit – try Carmarthen ham, cockles and laver bread and fresh baked welshcakes and ‘bara brith’.
Indoor markets are a feature at the heart of many of the towns and cities of Wales.Historically, royal charters were granted to trade exclusively, some dating back to the twelfth century.The markets offer a vibrant mix of fresh food and general products and feature independent traders who pride themselves on delivering quality produce at a reasonable price.
The famous Swansea Market with its cockles, laverbread and fresh fish landed daily, also has locally produced bread, such as the Swansea batch, as well as numerous butchers selling Welsh lamb and beef. Local growers bring their vegetables in season from the Gower Peninsula to complete the colourful picture.
Carmarthen Market has many unique products ranging from farmhouse cheese such as Teifi, to locally caught salmon, salt bacon and Carmarthen ham. Wrexham has three markets in the town including a Butchers’ and People’s Market. The biggest market in Wales is held in Neath and has become famous for its faggots and peas! Smaller markets such as Brecon, Pontypridd and Aberdare also provide valuable service to their local communities.
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