Things to do in West Wales

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. There...

West Wales Museum of Childhood

The Museum of Childhood has several exhibitions of toys including displays of costume and Welsh traditions and an old-fashioned toyshop. The 'Oriel Amser' (Gallery of Time) features a 100-year timeline from 1900 to the present day as well as themed displays of dolls, soft toys and many others. An...

Felinwynt Rain Forest Centre

Experience a mini-rainforest with exotic plants and free flying tropical butterflies, accompanied by the actual sounds of the Peruvian rainforest. Waterfalls, streams and ponds add to the humidity and the owner John Devereux is your personal guide. Watch butterflies at close quarters and see how...

Mike Mayberry Kayaking

Explore the natural beauty of the north Pembrokeshire coastline with its towering cliffs, caves, rocky outcrops and secluded beaches from a kayak. Daytrips and tours along the coast or on the local rivers can be arranged. The half day summer trips are very popular with tourists visiting the area...

Llywernog Silver-Lead Mine

Llywernog Silver Lead Mine is an authentic 18th century silver mine which is now a fascinating and educational family adventure and a Prince of Wales award-winning museum. You can explore the Miners Trail, self-guide footpath around the old workings of the 7 acre mine site, or go deep underground...

Llanerchaeron

Llanerchaeron is an 18th-century Welsh gentry estate built by John Nash which is now in the care of the National Trust. It is set in the beautiful Aeron valley with extensive estate and parkland walks. It has many unaltered features including the dairy, laundry, brewery and salting house and a...

Tudor Merchant's House

The Tudor Merchant’s House is a late 15th century town house furnished to recreate the atmosphere of family life in Tudor times. It is located near the harbour in Tenby and is characteristic of the area at the time when Tenby was a thriving trading port. There are Tudor costumes for children to try...

National Wool Museum

The National Wool Museum is housed in the former Cambrian Mills in the village of Dre-fach Felindre which used to be the centre of a thriving woollen industry. Visit the restored listed mill buildings and see the historic machinery. Families can have fun following the specially designed trail, 'A...

Pentre Ifan Burial Chamber

Pentre Ifan is the most impressive and most visited megalith in Wales. This ancient Neolithic burial chamber occupies a hilltop site in a beautiful setting with stunning views over Fishguard Bay and the Preseli Mountains. Dating from around 4000 BC it consists of a tilted capstone, weighing 16...

The Preseli Mountains

The Preseli Mountains lie in the Pembrokeshire National Park and their highest point is at Foel Cwmcerwyn and is 536 metres (1758 feet) high. The rounded hills, covered in heather and bracken and grazed by sheep, are excellent walking country. There are outcrops of Spotted Dolerite, the same rock...

Poppit Sands

Poppit Sands along the River Teifi Estuary near Cardigan is a wide open sandy beach backed by dunes. It is one of the most popular in the area for swimming and watersports. There is a lifeguard on duty in the summer and a popular café and beach shop. The northern end of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path...

St Davids Cathedral

St Davids is a beautiful 12th century cathedral set in Britain’s smallest city. It is built on the site of the monastery founded by Dewi Sant (St David), the patron saint of Wales. There are guided tours available or you may explore the cathedral by yourself. Check the website for special events...

Skomer Island

Skomer Island is the spectacular island home of one of our most accessible seabird colonies. The most popular bird is the puffin but there are numerous other seabirds to be seen there, too. You can take a boat trip and cruise around the island or land there and walk around the island paths. There...

Llys y Fran Country Park

Llys y Fran Country Park with the 200 acre Llys y Fran Reservoir and its impressive 100 foot high dam is a beautiful woodland park situated in the Preseli Mountains. A 7 ½ mile path around the reservoir provides a circular walk or cycle route (mountain bike hire is available from the visitor...

Stackpole Estate

The Stackpole Estate, in the care of the National Trust, occupies a beautiful and varied stretch of coastline, famous for its wonderful sandy beaches and wooded valleys. It includes the freshwater lily ponds at Bosherston with their glorious displays of lilies in summer and their abundance of...

Colby Woodland Garden

Colby Woodland Garden is home to one of the best collections of rhododendrons and azaleas in Wales. It is an 8 acre garden set in a tranquil and secluded valley which offers a variety of walks along open and wooded pathways and down to a sandy beach. In addition to the beautiful woodland garden...

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...

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...

Aberglasney House and Gardens

Aberglasney Gardens have been an inspiration to poets since 1477. The house and 10 acres of gardens set in the beautiful Tywi valley are being restored and offer the visitor a chance to see an extensive range of rare and unusual plants set in a world-renowned garden. There are three walled...