National Wetland Centre Wales

Llwynhendy
Llanelli
Carmarthenshire
SA14 9SH

Tel: +44 (0)1554 741 087
Fax: +44 (0)1554 744 101
Email: info.llanelli@wwt.org.uk
Web: http://www.wwt.org.uk/visit/llanelli/default.asp


Enjoy a wonderful day out watching and learning about some of Wales's most exciting wildlife - and help WWT 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. The area is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), a Special Protection Area (SPA) and a Ramsar Site.

Of particular interest to the centre is the Little Egret - a resident bird that has dramatically increased in numbers from 2 in 1995 to over 300 in 2005.

Things to see and do

  • See the spectacular ducks, geese, swans and flamingos, many so tame they feed from the hand
  • The observatory hides are perfect to study views of the estuary and the wild birdsall year round
  • Families can spend hours of fun within the indoor interactive Millennium Discovery Centre
  • The Millennium Wetlands provide endless fun for children, crawling and sliding in the tunnels and exploring the Swans Maze
  • Canoe Safari, Bike Trail and New Pond Zone.
  • Visit the gift shop and gallery
  • Relax in comfort in the restaurant General Information:
  • Large free car/coach park, reserved parking for disabled
  • Licensed restaurant
  • Children's play area
  • binocular hire
  • baby changing room
  • Free wheel chair hire by prior arrangement
  • Group visits catered for.

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    Opening Times
    (2009 times)
    Open 7 days a week (except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day).
    Summer 9.30am - 5.00pm (grounds 6.00pm).
    Winter 9.30am - 5.00pm (grounds 5.00pm).

    Admission Charges
    (2009 prices)
    2009 Gift Admission Prices:
    Adult £7.30; Concession (65 and over, full time students, unemployed) £5.50; Child (4-16yrs) £4.00.
    Family (2 adults & 2 children) £19.45.
    Members, children under 4 and essential carers: Free.

    Special admission prices apply to groups of 12 or more, paying in one transaction, on or prior to the day of visit. Please phone for details.

    Directions
    Situated 1 mile east of Llanelli and 5 miles north west of Swansea.
    Car: Follow the duck signs off the M4 exiting at junction 47 or 48 we are 1 mile east of Llanelli off the A484 to Swansea.

    Rail: Nearest station is Llanelli.
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    National Wetland Centre Wales Postcode for SatNav: SA14 9SH

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