Attractions in and around Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Dan yr Ogof Caves

In the heart of the Brecon Beacons, the National Showcaves Centre for Wales is one of the principality’s top visitor attractions, and is the most spectacular showcave complex in Northern Europe . Also boasts one of the worlds largest dinosaur parks, an iron age farm, a shire horse centre and a children’s adventure playground.

DolauCothi Mines

These unique gold mines are set amid wooded hillsides overlooking the beautiful Cothi Valley . The Romans who exploited the site almost 2000 years ago left behind a complex of pits, channels, adits and tanks. Mining resumed in the 19th century and continued through the 20th century, reaching a peak in 1938. Guided tours take visitors through the Roman and the more recent underground workings. The main mine yard contains a collection of 1930s mining machinery, an exhibition about the history of gold and gold mining, video and interpretation. Gold-panning gives visitors the opportunity to experience the frustrations of the search for gold. Other attractions include waymarked walks, cycle hire and an Information Centre in Pumsaint. There is fishing and accommodation on the estate, including a 35-pitch touring caravan site.

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Felin Newydd Mill

Felin Newydd nestles in the beautiful Anne ll Valley in the southern foothills of the Cambrian Mountains . This quiet, unspoiled area is renowned for its scenery and wildlife, and is a walkers’ paradise. Wildlife abounds and you might be lucky enough to spot a red kite circling overhead or some shy trout in the crystal clear river!

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National Wetlands Centre

Enjoy a wonderful day out watching and learning about some of Wales ’s most exciting wildlife – and help to protect it at the same time. This 500 acre reserve is situated at the edge of the Burry Inlet, which is acknowledged in Wales as the premier estuary for wildfowl and waders.

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Oakwood

Oakwood is the largest theme park in Wales.

Pembrey Country Park

202 hectares of glorious parkland and 8 miles of one of the cleanest beaches in Wales. Attractions in the Park include: 130 metre Dry Ski Slope; longest toboggan run in Wales; 9 hole pitch and putt course; visitor centre and gift shop; adventure playground; cycle track; nature trails and orienteering course.

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