Things to do in West Wales
The Moody Cow Farmshop and Welsh Bistro
The Moody Cow is a unique farm shop and bistro, where quality food is freshly home cooked, and local producers are celebrated!
Ideally situated just off the A487 coast road, between the villages of Llanarth and Llwyncelyn and not far from the popular harbour towns of Aberaeron and New Quay. With a
The Warren
The Warren was born out of passion for great food. It is the creation of local chef Deri Reed who has had a lifelong dream to open a restaurant in his hometown of Carmarthen.
National Botanic Garden of Wales
Set in the beautiful Carmarthenshire countryside, the Garden is a fascinating blend of the modern and historic.
Here you’ll find an inspiring range of themed gardens, the world’s largest single-span glasshouse, play areas and a national nature reserve, all set in a Regency landscape which provides
Xcel Bowl
Xcel Bowl is about more than just bowling. We love Carmarthen and the people who live here. We wanted to create something to help Carmarthen thrive! So we came up with the Xcel Project. At its centre a Bowling Alley, bringing jobs and investment into Carmarthen as well as a community gathering spac
Pembroke Castle
Pembroke Castle is idyllically set on the banks of the river estuary. This mighty fortress is largely intact, and its endless passages, tunnels and stairways are great fun to explore.
Pembroke Castle has a long and fascinating history, dating from 1093; notably, Henry Tudor (Harri Tudur), who bec
Milford Waterfront
Here at Milford Waterfront, we’re building a future upon our history and creating a vibrant waterfront destination to welcome the world!
Milford Waterfront is a great place for a day out! With boutique shopping, leisurely coffees with a great view, delicious food at one of the many cafés or restaur
Cardigan Island Farm Park
Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park is a wonderful natural tourist attraction with superb panoramic views over Cardigan Island, the estuary of the River Teifi, the Pembrokeshire National Park, Poppit Sands and Cardigan Bay.
Atlantic Grey Seals inhabit
Hilton Court Gardens and Craft Centre
Welcome to Hilton Court, one of Pembrokeshire's best keep secrets. Situated in 12 acres of outstanding beauty, in the National Coastal Park to the west of Haverfordwest. There has been a residence listed here from at least 1323, when a Walter de Hilton was in residence. Visitors are drawn to the
Gwili Steam Railway
There’s something about travelling by steam. It brings a nostalgic smile to our older visitors and young children are fascinated by the sight and sound of a coal fired steam engine.
Stop off at the Gwili Steam Railway and remember when life went at a gentler place. Just outside Carmarthen town yo
Cae Hir Gardens
A Welsh Garden with a Dutch History, Cae Hir is a true family garden with real heart and soul. 4 acres of landscaped Welsh hillside provide visitors with a 'proper garden' to explore, meander through, gaze at and sit in. Fully landscaped as one whole garden, Cae Hir boasts a plethora of fabu
New Quay Honey Farm
New Quay Honey Farm has an indoor live bee exhibition, the largest of its kind in Wales. Bees can be seen working in a variety of natural habitats and also in man-made hives which open to show the mysteries of the bees' nest. All these displays can be viewed behind glass in complete safety. Ther
Museum of Internal Fire
The museum, dedicated to the internal combustion engine, includes many examples of early British oil engines, gas turbines, petrol and diesel.
Many of these preserved engines are working, thus allowing visitors the opportunity to appreciate the sound and feel of the engines at work, evoking a f
Dylan Thomas Boathouse, Laugharne
Ten minutes from Laugharne, the Boathouse was home to Dylan Thomas for the last four years of his life. With views across the Taf estuary where seabirds, seals and otters make their home, the Boathouse has a tearoom, exhibition room, furnished parlour, shop and facilities. Above it was the Writing S
Camera Obscura, Aberystwyth
Currently the largest camera obscura in the world, this fascinating attraction is part of a recreated Victorian pleasure park. It consists of a 14 inch lense, with 360 degrees of view around 1000s of square miles of Welsh land and sea, all reflected into a circular viewing gallery below the camera.
National Showcaves Centre for Wales
The National Showcaves Centre for Wales at Abercrave, Swansea offers the experience of a lifetime.
Dan-yr-Ogof Show Cave was first discovered in 1912 and has since proved to be an important cave complex with over 10 miles of cave and possibly more yet to be discovered. Enter through Cathedral Ca
Oriel y Parc
Oriel y Parc is a striking, award-winning ‘green’ building, worth visiting in its own right. Owned and managed by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority, Oriel y Parc includes a Visitor Centre, Artist in Residence Studio, a Discovery Room, which hosts family friendly art and nature activit
Cardigan Castle
Cardigan Castle (Castell Aberteifi) is believed to be the first stone castle ever built by a Welshman. To celebrate its completion in 1176, Rhys ap Gruffydd (Lord Rhys) hosted a gathering of bards, musicians and performers: the first Eisteddfod. This was the start of the Welsh tradition of cultural
Oakwood Theme Park
At Oakwood, you can enjoy a jam-packed day out with rollercoasters, rides and attractions for all ages.
Visit Spooky Street with Spooky 3-D, Creepy Crawler Rollercoaster and our Which Hunt maze.
For more daring visitors, ride the adrenaline-fuelled Megafobia, the UK’s number-one wooden roller
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 devastation.
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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 people