Things to do on the Carmarthenshire Coast
National Wetland Centre, Llanelli
The National Wetland Centre stretches over 450 acres on the Burry Inlet and is a magnificent mosaic of lakes, pools and lagoons. It is home to numerous species as diverse as dragonflies and Little Egrets. There are hundreds of ducks, geese, swans and flamingos to see as you wander the landscaped...
Kidwelly Castle
Kidwelly Castle, an imposing Norman castle now in the care of Cadw: Welsh Historic Monuments, is very well-preserved. The Great Gatehouse, completed in 1422, still stands almost to its full height. Walk around the outside of the half-moon shaped outer walls to fully appreciate the dominating...
Laugharne Castle
Set low by the estuary of the Taf, Laugharne Castle is still dramatic with its red stone walls. The Normans chose a site that could be reinforced from the sea when they arrived just after 1100. In the centuries of war it fell to the lord Rhys in 1189, to Llywelyn the Great in 1215 and Llywelyn the...
Llansteffan Castle
Llansteffan Castle is situated high above the Towy estuary and an especially good view can be seen from the Carmarthen train. A Norman castle established after 1100, it was insecure for generations. The de Camville lords gradually rebuilt it in stone but lost it to Llywelyn the Great in 1215 and...
1940s Swansea Bay
Visit the 1940s Swansea Bay museum to discover for yourself what life was like for civilians on the ‘Home Front’ during World War II. 1940s Swansea Bay tells the story of the impact of the German Luftwaffe bombing raids on the area, and how the local people managed to cope with the...
National Botanic Garden of Wales
The National Botanic Garden of Wales is a very special place. Not only is it the first botanic garden of the new millennium but, in the short time it has been open, it has become the most visited Garden in Wales. This might be because there is so much to see and do. It has quickly...
SUP Gower
Stand Up Paddleboarding , Kite Surfing & Cable wakeboarding: We offer a variety of watersports in south Wales depending on the conditions: Stand up paddleboard hire, Paddle surfing courses and lessons for groups and individuals. (visit www.supgower.com for more details) or if you fancy...
Pembrey Country Park
Pembrey Country Park boasts 202 hectares of glorious parkland and one of the longest beaches in Wales. It offers excellent family attractions including horse riding, dry ski slope, toboggan run, train rides on the miniature steam locomotives, pitch and putt, adventure playground, picnic areas and...
Dryad Bushcraft
Dryad Bushcraft offers a range of activity survival courses dedicated to personal development and teambuilding skills. This is achieved through the study of bushcraft and survival techniques. Based on the Gower peninsular in southwest Wales, this beautiful and rugged landscape with its diverse...
Quad Challenge
Quad Challenge offers quad biking and paintballing activities suitable for everyone aged 12 and over, and, whether a beginner or seasoned off-roader looking for a real challenge, you can be guaranteed an experience you will never forget! The very best, top quality Yamaha Quad Bikes are used and...
Morfa Bay Adventure
Morfa Bay Adventure has become one of Wales' leading outdoor pursuits providers over recent years, providing adventure activities for all ages and abilities across Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire. Our centre is situated in Pendine on the Carmarthenshire/Pembrokeshire border. We provide...
Gower Heritage Centre
Set in the heart of the Gower Peninsula just west of Swansea, South Wales, the Gower Heritage Centre was established in 1990 as a countryside crafts centre situated in historical and beautiful surroundings. The 12th century water powered corn and saw mill was renovated, and experienced crafts...
Llyn Carfan Coarse Fishery
The first fishery to introduce carp into Pembrokeshire. The original lake has been joined by a further, increasing total surface area to close on 3 acres. Several varieties are present and include commons, leathers, many to over 20 lbs and grass carp, record 29 lb. You will not find any traffic...
Escape Charters
‘Escape Charters’ offer sea-angling adventures sailing the Bristol Channel daily, guaranteed to fulfil the keenest fishing enthusiast’s dreams onboard the boat ‘Escape’. Owned and skippered by Wayne Cook, a keen fisherman with 24 years boating experience, Wayne will guide you through your day,...
Dylan Thomas Guided Tours
At Dylan Thomas Guided Tours we provide personalised guided tours, taking in the life, history and beautiful Welsh scenery associated with Dylan Thomas, the most famous Welsh poet. During 2007, a BBC Film was produced called "The Edge of Love", Starring Keira Knightley as Vera Killick, Sienna...
Pendine Sands
Pendine sands is a flat 7 mile long beach in Carmarthen Bay and is well known as the site where Malcolm Campbell and J.G. Parry-Thomas set the world land speed record five times between 1924 and 1927. The beach stretches from Gilman Point in the west to Laugharne Sands in the east. It is a...
Marros Riding Centre
Marros Riding Centre is a family owned and run business in between Amroth, Pembrokeshire and Pendine, Carmarthenshire. All our staff are ABRS and or BHS qualified and are first aid trained. We are approved by the ABRS and a Pony Club approved Centre. We offer horse riding for everyone and offer...
Ffos Las Racecourse
Ffos Las has brought back top class racing to West Wales for the first time since 1937. Situated in the heart of Carmarthenshire between the towns of Llanelli and Carmarthen, Ffos Llas is surrounded by rolling hills and countryside with a magnificent view down the Gwendraeth Valley to Carmarthen...
The Heart of Wales Line
If you are travelling along this line for the first time, you will be impressed. Seasoned travellers will need no reminding of the rugged beauty, tranquil villages and picturesque Victorian spa towns that are dotted along one of the most scenic lines in the United Kingdom. For 121 miles between...
Glyndwr Vineyard
Glyndwr Vineyard is the oldest established and family run vineyard in Wales. The estate comprises some 6,000 vines grown on gently south-east facing slopes in the heart of the beautiful Vale of Glamorgan. Richard and Susan Norris, who planted the vineyard in 1982, have won many awards...
