ATTRACTIONS

LISTED HERE ARE AROUND 70 DIFFERENT ATTRACTIONS FROM CASTLES TO GOLD MINES, WATERFALLS TO AQUARIUMS, CAVES TO DINOSAURS, MUSEUMS TO MERLIN.......

ADVENTURE PARK - Gower Area - Hunting Lodge, Food, Wine Tasting, Pony Trekking - Parc-Le-Breos

Parc-Le-Breos is a large 19th Century Hunting Lodge steeped in history and set in 70 peaceful acres, once the deer park of William de Breos www.parc-le-breos.co.uk

ADVENTURE PARK - Tenby Area - Heatherton Activity Leisure Park

Archery, Go Karts, Bumper Boats, Baseball, Tree Tops Trail...... www.heatherton.co.uk/

ADVENTURE PARK - Tenby Area - Oakwood Park

Enjoy a big value day ofnon-stop fun and thrills!........ http://www.oakwoodthemepark.co.uk/

ADVENTURE PARK - Tenby Area - The Dinosaur Park - Tenby

Welcome to family fun that lasts all day, including Astra Slide, free 18-hole Adventure Golf, Off Roaders Circuit, Super Jumper Trampolines, Sand Diggers, Jungle Climb, Pedal Trucking, Disco Boats, Motorised Tractors and Orbiter Cars.... www.thedinosaurpark.co.uk/

AQUARIUM - Tenby Area - Silent World

Silent World is housed in an attractive 19th century chapel in interesting, if unusual surroundings. Our Aquarium and Reptile Collection offers a fascinating view of all sorts of aquatic creatures as well as reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates.We are situated just a few minutes walk from the centre of Tenby and even closer to the North Beach car-park.... http://www.silentworld.org.uk/

ARCHERY & FALCONRY - Gower - Perriswood Archery and Falconry Centre

Perriswood Archery and Falconry Centre is located in Penmaen on the beautiful Gower Peninsula.... http://www.perriswood.com/

BEACHES - Carmarthen Bay

The Good Beach Guide http://goodbeachguide.co.uk/search-results?region=Wales&wq_grade=fail&op=Search&form_build_id=form-364472c4f3bef5e3dce931db12def676&form_id=stbeach_search_short_form

BEACHES - Gower Area - Map of the Beaches of the Gower

An Interactive Map of the Gower Beaches http://www.visitswanseabay.com/index.cfm?articleid=30024

BIRD CENTRE - Llanelli Area - Wildfowl and Wetlands Centre

Visit the National Wetland Centre Wales for a wonderful day out whatever the weather, whatever the season! www.wwt.org.uk/centre/120/visit/llanelli/.html

BOATING - Llanelli Area - Loughor Boating Club

Welcome to Loughor Boating Club the home of the Flounder Festival and Loughor Regatta. We are the home of beautiful views and able to offer many facillities to those who wish to enjoy being on the water or just beside it.... http://www.loughorboatingclub.com/

BOWLING - Tenby Area - Canaston Bowl

Indoor Bowling and the Crystal Maze http://www.canastonbowl.co.uk/

BRECHA FOREST - Carmarthen Area

Brechfa Forest is part of Cothi valley, providing walkers, cyclists (both road and mountain bikers) and horse riders with beautiful circular routes to explore. http://www.visitbrechfaforest.com/

CASTLE - Carmarthen Area - Carmarthen Castle

The castle at Carmarthen, on its rocky eminence overlooking the River Twyi, must have dominated the medieval town just as, a little way to the east, the Roman fort must have dominated the Roman town a thousand years before..... www.castlewales.com/carmarth.html

CASTLE - Carmarthen Area - Carreg Cennen Castle

One of the most spectacularly sited Welsh castles is Carreg Cennen, located north of Swansea.. www.castlewales.com/carreg.html

CASTLE - Carmarthen Area - Dinefwr Castle

Even at first glimpse, it is clear that the long ridge occupied by Dinefwr.... www.castlewales.com/dinefwr.html

CASTLE - Carmarthen Area - Dryslwyn Castle

Even at first glimpse, it is clear that the long ridge occupied by Dinefwr and the rocky knoll on which Dryslwyn sits perched are positions of the most extraordinary defensive strength.. www.castlewales.com/dryslwyn.html

CASTLE - Carmarthen Area - Laugharne Castle

Laugharne is perhaps best known for its associations with Dylan Thomas, but for the past 20 years, the picturesque castle, sited on the Taf estuary....... www.castlewales.com/laugharn.html

CASTLE - Carmarthen Area - Llansteffan Castle

The village of Llansteffan ("the church of Stephen") is a small but lovely spot, nestled between the sandy shores of the Tywi estuary and the lush green rolling hills of the Welsh countryside. In some respects, it is an unexpected oasis along the coast in West Wales. Located just 8 miles...... www.castlewales.com/llanstef.html

CASTLE - Gower Area - Oxwich Castle

The magnificent Tudor mansion created by Sir Rice Mansel and his son Edward stands on a headland above the wide sweep of Oxwich Bay. The house is known as Oxwich Castle...... www.castlewales.com/oxwich.html

CASTLE - Gower Area - Oystermouth Castle

This is the Gower Peninsula's finest castle, standing on a small hill with a magnificent view over Swansea Bay in the resort town of Mumbles. It is well-preserved...... http://www.castlewales.com/oyster.html

CASTLE - Gower Area - Pennard Castle

Pennard Castle's situation is dramatic and beautiful. It is perched on the edge of the valley of the Pennard Pill, with a sheer drop below to the north and west.... www.castlewales.com/pennard.html

CASTLE - Gower Area - Penrice Castle

he ringwork called Mountybank near the church is the site of Henry de Beaumont's original castle www.castlewales.com/penrice.html

CASTLE - Gower Area - Weobley Castle

The substantial remains of the castle are grouped around a small, open courtyard, with few indications of serious fortification. www.castlewales.com/weobley.html

CASTLE - Llanelli Area - Kidwelly Castle

Kidwelly is a mighty and imposing monument of Norman power. It is also a beautiful example of castle development, as the castle was dramatically....... www.castlewales.com/kidwelly.html

CASTLE - Llanelli Area - Loughor Castle

Roman soldiers from the Second Augustan Legion established Leucarum (Loughor) in about AD 75, to guard the major communications route that crisscrossed South Wales and included the River Loughor (in Welsh, Llwchwr; Leucara, in Latin). Leucarum sat along a Roman road ........ www.castlewales.com/loughor.html

CHOCOLATE - Carmarthen Area - Heavenly Llandeilo

Welcome to Heavenly where indulgence is absolute! http://www.heavenlychoc.co.uk/

CHOCOLATE FACTORY - Carmarthen Area - Pemberton Chocolate Farm

Join us at the chocolate farm where you can smell, taste, drink, see, touch, listen to and absorb the full flavours of fine chocolate at our award winning chocolate workshops...... http://www.welshchocolatefarm.com/

CHOCOLATE FACTORY - Gower Area - The Chocolate Factory

The Chocolate Academy has been set up to teach the art of making chocolate in Michton, a real chocolate factory in Swansea. We offer a range of chocolate courses to suit all levels of experience. We cater for one-to-one tuition through to corporate events and hen parties www.thechocfactory.com

CHOIR - Llanelli Area - Llanelli Male Voice Choir

Formed in the village of Bynea under the baton of the late Denver Phillips B.A. in 1964 the Choir, under the direction of the present Music Director D. Eifion Thomas, has grown in stature and strength to become one of the leading male choirs in Britain...... www.llanellimalechoir.co.uk/

COASTAL PARK - Gower Area - Oxwich National Nature Reserve

Occupying most of the attractive Oxwich Bay in south Gower, this reserve has one of the richest varieties of coastal ........ www.stayinginwales.com/attraction/Swansea/1146/Oxwich-National-Nature-Reserve.htm

COASTAL PARK - Llanelli Area - Millennium Coastal Park

Ski Slope, Tobogganing, Horse Riding, Cycling, Walking, Huge Beach, Cafe, Camping Facilities etc. The Millennium Coastal Park occupies approximately 10 miles of coastline on the Burry Estuary. The park runs adjacent to the towns of Llanelli and Burry Port, the park.... www.millenniumcoastalpark.com/

COLLIERY - Gower Area - Cefn Coed Colliery

A magnificent steam winding engine, now electrically driven, an underground simulated mining gallery and a fascinating collection of mining tools and equipment are the highlights of this museum housed in the original buildings of the former Cefn Coed Colliery. http://www.npt.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=4964

COUNTRY PARK - Carmarthen Area - Carmarthen Park

Velodrome Track http://www.carmarthentowncouncil.gov.uk/Core/Carmarthen_English/Pages/Parks_5.aspx

COUNTRY PARK - Carmarthen Area - Dinefwr Park

Home to more than 100 fallow deer and a small herd of White Park Cattle with a number of scenic walks, including a wooded boardwalk. A Country house with some rooms dressed...... http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-dinefwrpark

COUNTRY PARK - Carmarthen Area - Gelli Aur Park

Gelli Aur is a Country Park with 60 acres of wooded parkland surrounding a magnificent mansion. With commanding views across the beautiful Towy Valley, Gelli Aur was once the home of the Vaughan....... www.llandeilo.org/pl_gelli.php

COUNTRY PARK - Carmarthen Area - Mynydd Mawr Woodland Park

Mynydd Mawr Woodland Park lies in the triangle of Tumble, Drefach and Cross Hands in the upper Gwendraeth valley. The industrial boom of the late 19th and early 20th Centuries transformed these traditional small-farm areas into a web of terraced villages and colliery workings..... http://www.thevalleys.co.uk/site/attractions/mynydd-mawr-woodland-park-p180741

COUNTRY PARK - Carmarthen Area - Parc Gwledig Llyn Llech Owain Country Park

Managed by Carmarthenshire County Council, Parc Gwledig Llyn Llech Owain Country Parks main feature is a central lake surrounded by peat bog. A network www.bbc.co.uk/wales/southwest/nature/placestogo/attractions/pages/llynllechowain.shtml

COUNTRY PARK - Gower Area - Margam Park

Margam Park is a great Family day out www.neath-porttalbot.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=1325&lang=en

COUNTRY PARK - Llanelli Area - Pembrey Country Park

People visit Pembrey Country Park for many different reasons. Some to enjoy the freedom to wander around 202 hectares of glorious parkland, some to ... http://www.a2bwales.com/pembrey/

CRAFT CENTRE - Carmarthen Area - Glyn Coch Craft Centre

Glyn-Coch is a small family-run Craft Centre and Woodland Walk centrally located on a twenty-seven acre smallholding, owing its origins to paintings of the wild flowers growing on this beautiful farm in the aptly named, Garden of Wales. At Glyn-Coch you can see hundreds of locally hand-made crafts, a small working Pottery, wild life on our Woodland www.glyn-coch.com/

CRAFT CENTRE - Carmarthen Area - Origin Dyfed - Crafts

Origin Dyfed was the brainchild of a handful of local craftmakers, who had a particular affection for, and sense of responsibility to, their industry and community...... http://www.walkaboutcrafts.com/crafttopics/associations/origindyfed.htm

CRAFT CENTRE - Carmarthen Area - The West Wales Centre for Crafts

Craft Centre the-west-wales-centre-for-crafts.wales.info/

ECOLOGY - Carmerthen Area - Coed Marros Co-op

The Coed Marros Cooperative vision is to experiment with and demonstrate different ways of harmonising sustainable human livelihoods with the nurturing and caring for the Coed Marros woodland based upon Permaculture ethics and principles. www.coedmarros.com/

ECOLOGY - Gower Area - Environment Centre Swansea

The Environment Centre is an independent charity (Charity no. 1039378), who's focus is environmental information, education and activity in South West Wales... www.environmentcentre.org.uk/

FLYING - Gower Area - Swansea Sport Flying

Get your adrenaline rush with a microflight over Gower! In addition to the excitement of squeezing .... http://www.superfundaysout.com/microlight/swansea-sport-flying/

GALLERY - Tenby Area - Art Matters

Art Matters is an extensive gallery showing original art by some of the best Welsh and British artists in a uniquely relaxed and welcoming environment.... www.artmatters.org.uk/

GARDENS - Carmarthen Area - Aberglasney Gardens

Spectacularly set in the beautiful Tywi valley of Carmarthenshire, Aberglasney House features one of the finest gardens in Wales. Aberglasney Gardens have been an inspiration to poets since 1477. The story of Aberglasney spans many ...... www.aberglasney.org/

GARDENS - Carmarthen Area - Hywell Dda Centre

“ The only Garden in Europe dedicated to the Law”

Hywel Dda and the Law.

Hywel Dda was born towards the end of the ninth century. In 928 AD he made a pilgrimage to Rome and by 942 AD he ruled over most of the country and claimed the title “King of all Wales”.

The Prologue to the early manuscripts
state that he then summoned representatives from each commote in his kingdom to an assembly at “The White House on the Taf in Dyfed” for the purpose of codifying the laws.

This legal system became known for its wisdom
and justice and was in force in Wales until the Act of Union with England in 1536. http://www.hywel-dda.co.uk/

GARDENS - Carmarthen Area - National Botanic Garden of Wales

Welcome to the National Botanic Garden of Wales, the first national botanic garden to be created in the new millennium. This year is our ninth birthday.

In such a short time, we have developed into one of the most fascinating gardens in the UK. Already we have the most visited garden in Wales, we were voted number 1 wonder of Wales by the Western Mail and are helping to conserve some of the rarest plants in the world. http://www.gardenofwales.org.uk/

GARDENS - Gower Area - Swansea Gardens and Parks

Swansea has three specialist attractions that comprise a huge range of plant species and collections within differing environments http://www.swansea.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=1146

GOLD MINES - Carmarthen Area - Roman Gold Mines

Unique Roman gold mine set amid wooded hillsides Guided tours of the underground workings and exhibition on gold ..... http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-dolaucothigoldmines

HELICOPTER TOURS - Gower Area - Heli Air Wales

Heli-air Wales, based at Swansea Airport, Wales. For all your helicopter trial and flying lessons www.heli-airwales.co.uk/news.php

HERITAGE CENTRE - Gower Area - Gower Heritage Centre

The Centre is a visitor attraction and rural life museum based around a working 12th century water-mill. We have craft shops, craft activities, with play areas, an animal farm with ducks, peacocks, rabbits, guinea pigs, goats and horses http://www.gowerheritagecentre.co.uk/

HISTORIC HOUSE - Llanelli Area - Llanelli House

Informatin about Llanelli House which is due for Restotation... www.bbc.co.uk/wales/southwest/sites/inpictures/pages/llanelly_house.shtml?1

HORSE RACING - Llanelli Area - FFos Las Racecourse (2009)

The site commands breathtaking views down the Gwendraeth Valley and across Carmarthen Bay to Tenby and Caldey Island. Ffos Las is within 3 miles of the stunning Pembrey Peninusla ..... http://www.ffoslasracecourse.com/

HORSE TROTTING - Carmarthenshire - Various

Harness racing is a exhilarating sport where horse and driver act in unison to pit their wits against the opposition to see which pairing comes out on top! Meanwhile the spectator gets within meters of all the thrills and spills and with a bit of luck may even finish the race better off having beaten the bookies!! http://www.welsh-trotting.co.uk/about.php

MAGIC CENTRE - Carmarthen Area - Merlins Hill Centre

Discover the secrets of Carmarthenshire at Alltyfyrddin Farm, home to the Merlin's Hill Centre.... www.merlinshill.com/index.html

MARKET - Gower Area - Swansea Market

Found in the heart of city, Swansea Market is a vibrant, friendly shopping area serving the local community and visitors alike..... www.swanseamarket.co.uk/

MONASTRY - Tenby Area - Caldey Island

Caldey Island lies cradled in the magnificent South Pembrokeshire coastline on the western fringes of Wales. It is one of Britain's holy islands. www.caldey-island.co.uk/

MOTOR SPORTS - Llanelli Area - Pembrey Motor Racing Centre

PEMBREY PROVIDES RACING FOR CARS, MOTORCYCLES, KARTS & TRUCKS. PEMBREY ALSO HOSTS RALLIES AND SPRINTS. THE CIRCUIT IS AN IDEAL BASE FOR CORPORATE http://www.barc.net/venues/pembrey/index.php

MUSEUEM - Carmarthen Area - National Wool Museum

Discover the spellbinding story of the Welsh woollen industry

Wool was historically the most important and widespread of Wales's industries.

The picturesque village of Dre-fach Felindre in the beautiful Teifi valley was once the centre of a thriving woollen industry, earning the nickname 'The Huddersfield of Wales'. Shirts and shawls, blankets and bedcovers, woollen stockings and socks were all made here, and sold in the surrounding countryside — and to the rest of the world.

Located in the historic former Cambrian Mills, the Museum is a special place with a spellbinding story to tell. http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/wool/

MUSEUM - Carmarthen Area - Dylan Tomas Boathouse

Welcome to The Dylan Thomas Boathouse website..... www.dylanthomasboathouse.com/

MUSEUM - Carmarthen Area - Museum of Childhood

We have the FILM & TV GALLERY, the WELSH GALLERY, the OLD SCHOOL ROOM, TRANSPORTS OF DELIGHT,the RAILWAY ROOM
and, not to forget our favourites, the TIMELINE
with over a hundred years of exhibits where you will find your childhood, and the THEMED DISPLAYS of dolls, teddy bears and dolls houses . www.toymuseumwales.co.uk

MUSEUM - Carmarthen Area - Museum of Speed Pendine

Explore the history of Pendine’s ‘Sands of Speed’ in a dramatic new building, overlooking the beach. See the beautifully restored car ‘Babs’ in the summer and other record breaking www.llanegwad-carmarthen.co.uk/carmsspeedpendine.html

MUSEUM - Gower Area - Dylan Thomas Centre

"Welcome to the official website in honour of my father, Dylan Thomas. I hope it will inspire you to enjoy more of my father's works and to discover ........ www.dylanthomas.com/

MUSEUM - Gower Area - National Waterfron Museum - Swansea

Welcome to the Visitor Zone! From here you can find up-to-date information on exhibits and events.
Throughout the Industrial Revolution Wales and her people influenced the rest of the world. How we live today is a result........ www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/swansea

MUSEUM - Gower Area - Swansea Museum

A visual journey through Wales' second city
The physical face of Swansea has undergone enormous change over the past century.... www.swanseaheritage.net/

MUSEUM - Llanelli Area - Kidwelly Industrial Museum

Kidwelly Industrial Museum is situated just a mile from the historic castle town of Kidwelly, and just five miles from the town of Llanelli, which, at the end of the 19th Century was the Tinplate manufacturing centre of the world, giving the town the nickname of Tinopolis..... www.kidwellyindustrialmuseum.co.uk/index.asp

MUSEUM - Swansea - National Waterfront Museum

The National Waterfront Museum at Swansea tells the story of industry and innovation in Wales, now and over the last 300 years http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/swansea/

MUSEUM - Tenby Area - Tenby Museum

Tenby Museum stands as the oldest independent museum in Wales, serving the community since 1878. It was founded by a self appointed committee of local retired professional gentlemen some of whom were also amateur naturalists or archaeologists.... www.tenbymuseum.org.uk/

NATIONAL GARDEN CENTRE - Carmarthen Area - National Botanic Garden of Wales

Welcome to the National Botanic Garden of Wales, the first national botanic garden to be created in the new millennium. This year is our eighth birthday......... www.gardenofwales.org.uk/en/225.html

PARK - Llanelli Area - Parc Howard

Explore Llanelli’s past in the former Parc Howard mansion, a historic building set in a delightful civic park...... www.llanegwad-carmarthen.co.uk/carmsparchowardmuseum.html

PIER - Gower Area - Mumbles Pier

Amusements and Interests www.mumbles-pier.co.uk/

POWER BOAT - Llanelli Area - Tornado Power Boat

We offer Exhilarating Powerboat Thrill Rides, Stunning Sea Safaris, Picturesque Coastal Excursions and Corporate and Party Adventures. http://www.tourlink.co.uk/searchtemplates/Tornado.cfm

RAILWAY - HEART OF WALES LINE

Use this site to discover the magic of the Heart of Wales! Find out about the Heart of Wales Line and how you can hop aboard the little train and relax as it takes you on a railway journey though a land of lush rolling hills and crystal clear mountain streams. http://www.heart-of-wales.co.uk/

RED KITES - Carmarthenshire - Llanddeusant Red Kite Feeding Station

In a rural corner of the Wales within the Brecon Beacons National Park the Llanddeusant Red Kite Feeding Station sits in beautiful welsh countryside and attracts over 50 Red Kites and Buzzards every day in a spectacular aerial display making it an exciting bird watching experience. http://www.redkiteswales.co.uk/

RLNLI - Tenby

Welcome to Tenby's Lifeboat Website http://www.tenbyrnli.co.uk/

RNLI - Llanelli Area - RNLI Loughor

Welcome to the website of the Loughor Inshore Lifeboat. The Crew of the Loughor Inshore Lifeboat are on-call 24 hours a day to help preserve life in and around the River Loughor. www.loughorlifeboat.org.uk/

RUGBY - Llanelli Area - The Scarlets Rugby Team

A Fine Rugby Club http://www.scarlets.co.uk/

SHOW CAVES - Gower Area - The National Show Caves

Welcome to the National Showcaves Centre for Wales website. Please take some time out and look around! showcaves.co.uk/

SHOW FARM - ATTRACTION - Folly Farm

Set in the heart of the Pembrokeshire countryside, Folly Farm offers six fantastic zones to visit... the Jolly Farm, a spectacular Zoo...... http://www.folly-farm.co.uk/

STEAM RAILWAY - Carmarthen Area - The Gwili Railway

Steam railway...... http://www.gwili-railway.co.uk/

TUDOR HOUSE - Tenby Area - Tudor Merchant's House

Authentic Tudor house furnished to recreate the atmosphere of family life in Tudor times
Remains of 18th-century seccos on three interior walls. Small garden dedicated to plants and herbs used during Tudor times...... www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-tudormerchantshouse/

WATERFALLS - Gower Area - Aberdulais Falls

Famous waterfalls and fascinating industrial site with tin workers' exhibition
The largest waterwheel currently used in Europe to generate electricity ....... www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-aberdulaisfalls