Carmarthenshire

Family Carmarthenshire

National Wetland Centre Wales

Get close to nature at feeding time and let the friendly geese peck seeds straight from your hand at the National Wetland Centre near Llanelli.

This family-friendly site is open all year round and offers a host of wet weather activities from canoe safaris to pond dipping. The 500 acres is a mosaic of lakes, pools and lagoons and home to some of the world’s most spectacular ducks and flamingos.

National Botanic Garden of Wales

If your family loves wide open spaces then a trip to the National Botanic Garden of Wales is a must. Set in the lush Towy Valley countryside, it’s the first garden of its kind to be created in Britain for 200 years.

At its heart is the futuristic Great Glasshouse, a teardrop shaped computer-controlled wonder. It maintains a year-round Mediterranean climate, just great for growing coconuts, pineapples and palms.

Pembrey

If you need a rest after all that running around, then a gentle stroll along the coast is in order. After all, we do have some of the most glorious sandy beaches in Europe.

Dip a toe in the deliciously salty sea at Pendine or enjoy an ice cream while you paddle at Pembrey, where the beach is separated from a fun-filled country park by a ridge of rolling sand dunes. A great family day out!