Colourful town full of independent shops and cool cafes an easy train ride from Birmingham - Birmingham Live

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There's a town said to be worth a visit 'just for the window shopping' - and it's an easy train journey from Birmingham.

The small, market town of Llandeilo is in the beautiful county of Carmarthenshire in West Wales and draws visitors from all over due to its 'great selection' of independent shops, quirky antiques and cool cafes.

It has its own railway station and is on the picturesque Heart of Wales railway line, which runs between Shrewsbury and Swansea, making it ideal for a fun day out.

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A spokesman for the area said: "Llandeilo is a popular shopping destination with visitors and locals alike and situated at the crossing of the River Towy on a handsome 19th-century stone bridge.

"Shopkeepers take the business of window-dressing very seriously here and there's often competition for the most elaborate and unique seasonal displays."

Whilst in the area, you could also visit nearby Dinefwr Castle, a 800-acre National Trust estate and medieval deer park and the picturesque town of Llandovery.

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Llandeilo is the original home of international clothing and lifestyle brand Toast.

Head to Rhosmaen Street and the streets off it to check out the following indie shops:

After a day's shopping, you could stop to refuel and enjoy your purchases at one of the following:

If you want to make a weekend or holiday of it, why not stay at Dan Castell Cottage in Llandeilo?

This converted barn has a Swedish lodge feel with lovely walking right on the doorstep and a balcony for watching red kites and buzzards by day and stargazing at night.

Or you could try the pretty Dinefwr Cottage in nearby Golden Grove?

This two-bedroom cottage has a lovely patio for your morning coffee, an open-plan living space and a shared games room with a pool table, darts, table tennis and board games.

It takes just over three hours to drive to Llandeilo from Birmingham, traffic permitting, via the M5 and A40.

Alternatively, you can catch a train from Birmingham New Street to Llandeilo, switching at Shrewsbury, which is also a nice place to visit.