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Tourist Attractions
An Alphabetical listing with brief description
It is impossible to list all Tourist Attractions, a few are listed here.
If you have visited others and feel they should be included please send me details.
Some of those listed also have links to images and fuller descriptions.
Contact the attractions to check Opening Times
and Entrance Charges before your visit
Aberdulais Falls [National Trust]
Aberdulais, Neath, SA10 8EU
Telephone: 01639 636674
Spectacular waterfall. Unique hydro electric power scheme.
Avondale Glass
Carmarthen Road, Kilgetty, Pembrokeshire SA6 0YA
Telephone: 01834 813345
Free admission.
Glassmaking, Craft Shop.Original pieces made entirely by hand.
Selection of paperweights and animal figures for the collector.
Brecon Beacons National Park
Contact Tourist Information Centres
Brecon Telephone: 01874 624437
Merthyr Tydfyl Telephone: 01685379884
Crickhowell Telephone: 01873 812105
Spectacular scenery, wildlife, walking. canal boating, cycling, climbing, caving, pony trekking, sailing, fishing, swimming and leisure. Festivals throughout the year.
Big Pit
Blaenarfon, South Eales, NP4 9XP
Telephone: 01495 790311. Fax: 01495 792618
Underground tour of a real coal mine.
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Colby Woodland Gardens [National Trust]
Stepaside, Pembrokeshire
Telephone: 01834 811885
Woodland garden, walled garden, Gothic Gazebo, woodland walks, extensive collection of rhododendrons and azaleas. Views across Carmarthen Bay.
Cwm Deri Vineyard
Martletwy, Pembrokeshire SA67 8AP
Telephone / Fax: 01834 891274
A Welsh vineyard in the valley of the oaks.
Picnic area. Dogs only on lead. Wine by Mail Order. Guided tours.
Dan-yr-Ogof National Showcave Centre
Abercraf, Upper Swansea Valley, Glamorgan SA9 IGJ
Telephone:
24 hr Management Booking: 01639 730284
24 hr Information : 01639 730801
Winter Helpline: 01639 730805
Fax: 01639 720293
www.dan-yr-ogof-showcaves.co.uk
Dan-yr-Ogof is not suitable for wheelchairs.
Some attractions may be closed without notice in bad weather for safety reasons.
The caves were created 315 million years ago and provide a chance to experience a world that time forgot. Designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Loads of things to see - from Shire horses to the Dinosaur park.
Send off for a guide map to appreciate all that's on offer.
Dylan Thomas Boathouse
Laugharne
Telephone: 01944 427420 Boathouse
Telephone: 01267 224834 County Arts Officer
Dylan Thomas was born in Swansea but lived for the last four years of his life in the Boathouse.The Boathouse is now a Heritage Centre dedicated to the poet.
House contains audio-visual presentations, original furnishings and memorabilia, a themed bookshop, tearoom, viewing platform and terrace.
Folly Farm
Begelly, Kilgetty, Pembrokeshire SA68 0XA
Telephone: 01834 812731. Fax: 01834813148
Animals, farm trail, Go-Karts, farming in times past and other attractions.
Gelli Aur Country Park
Llandeilo
Telephone: 01558 668885
Woodland parkland surrounding a magnificent mansion about 2 miles from Llandeilo.
There are terraced gardens and arboretum.
Features include a deer park, adventure playground, nature trails, cafeteria and visitor centre.
Gwili Pottery
Pontarsais, Bronwydd, Carmarthen SA32 7DU
Telephone 01267 253449
Finely made thrown and hand-decorated domestic ware.
Wide range of colours, prices and functions.Working Studio and Sales Gallery.
Open all year.
Phone for Sunday opening hours.
Lamphey Bishops Palace
Contact Cadw Telephone 029 20 500200
Acquired by Cadw who carried out extensive renovations to allow visitors to soak up some of the elegance of this country retreat.
Llyn Llech Owain Country Park
Visitor Centre: 01269 822229
Visitor Centre. Live TV pictures of nesting birds. Woodland walks. Lakeside walks.
Picnic areas and Cafeteria.
Mountain bike trail. Adventure playground. Ranger service.
Llyn Brianne Reservoir
Ffynnon Menter, Phoenix Way, Swansea SA7 9HW
Telephone: 01792 772200 [Office hours]
Built 1971-72 at a cost of £5.7 million by West Glamorgan Water Board.
Provides water for area from Kidwelly to Cardiff. Serves 400,000 customers.
Has become a valued amenity and attracts walkers, sightseers and picnickers, to a wilder part of the countryside. A visit to this remote site will reward the traveller with impressive scenery and a memorable day out.
Margam Country Park
Port Talbot, Nr Swansea SA13 2TJ
Telephone: 01639 881635. Fax: 01639 895897
Features include Margam castle, Fairytale land, a Maze, Castle and Visitor Centre, Deer herd, Orangery, Nature trail. Lots of history and parkland to explore.
Soft play area for younger children. Charlotte's Pantry provides a variety of hot and cold snacks in summer season. Pre-booked children's parties and coaches catered for.
Museum of the Welsh Woollen Industry
Dre-fach Felindre, Llandysul, Ceredigion SA44 5UP
Telephone: 01559 370029
Fax: 01559 371592
Tells the story of wool. centuries old techniques alongside a thriving working woollen mill producing for today's modern market.
Shop, cafe, craftworks, picnic area, facilities for disabled.
National Coracle Centre
Cenarth Falls, Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthenshire SA38 9JL
Telephone: 01239 710980 or 01239 710507
Located along Cenarth Falls. The largest collection of Coracles from Asia, North America, Middle East, Europe, Tibet and British Isles.17th century flour mill with working waterwheel. Shop, tearoom, picnic area.
Neath Abbey
Neath
In the care of Cadw. Telephone: 029 20 500200
Very complete ruins of a Cistercian Abbey, founded by Richard de Granville in 1130.
Oakwood Park
Oakwood Leisure Ltd, Canaston Bridge, Narberth Pembrokeshire SA67 8DE
Telephone: 01834 891373
Bookings: 01834 891484
Theme Park. Attractions for all the family.
Pembrokeshire Candle Centre
Trefelin, Cilgwyn, Newport, Pembrokeshire SA42 0QN
Telephone / Fax 01239 820470
Hand dipped candles made using the old process.
Candles of all shapes and sizes. Free Admission
Pwll Mawr Big Pit
Blaenarfon, South Wales NP4 9XP
Telephone: 01495 790311. Fax: 01495 792618
The community and its structures are still largely intact.
The 18th century ironworks, houses and chapels are living images of over two centuries of industrial coal mining history. Old miners' canteen is now a Licensed cafeteria.
Gift shop, disabled facilities, picnic areas.
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Rhondda Heritage Park
Lewis Merthyr Colliery, Trehafod, Rhondda Cynon Taff CF3 7NP
Telephone: 01443 682036. Fax: 01443 687420
In heart of South Wales Valleys. Find out the story of coal, its history, people and their working conditions. Underground tours. See what it was like to work in a coalmine.
Reconstructed village street. Exhibitions. Visitor centre. Gift shop. Restaurant facilities.
Skomer Island
Dale Sailing Co.
Telephone: 01646 601636. Fax: 01636601061
The Slate Workshop and Plants
Pont Hywel Mill, Llangolman, Clynderwen, Pembrokeshire SA66 7XJ
Telephone: 01994 419543
Sculptures for indoors and garden.
Unusual alpines, small shrubs, heathers and perennials.
St David's Cathedral and Bishop's Palace
Telephone: 01437 720517
Contact Cadw. Telephone: 029 20 500200
St David, Patron Saint of Wales established a monastery on bank of River Alun in 6th century and the Cathedral built on this site.
Vulnerable to attack and was pillaged 10 times before Normans arrived and took over and appointed a Norman bishop at end of 11th century. 13th century extensions.
Much of the walls remain but only one original gatehouse has survived. The Bishop's Palace was destroyed in the 16th century.
St David's Cathedral is an imposing structure and cannot fail to impress.
Talley Abbey
Lampeter, Ceredigion
Contact Cadw. Telephone: 029 20 500200
Dating from early 12th century, the Abbey is set in the beautiful Welsh Hills.
Techniquest
Stuart Street, Cardiff CF10 5BW
Telephone: 02920 475475. Fax: 02920 482517
Web site: www.tquest.org.uk
email: gen@tquest.org.uk
This is a 'hands-on' Science Centre which can be found at Cardiff Bay, South Wales.
The Centre is open daily. Contact the Centre for current Admission prices
Teifi Valley Railway
Henllan Station, Henllan, Llandysul, Ceredigion SA44 5TD
Telephone/Fax: 01559 371077
One of the famous 'Little Railways of Wales.'
Souvenir shop, tuck shop, pictorial museum, crazy golf, picnic and play areas.
Tenby Museum and Art Gallery
Castle Hill, Tenby, Pembrokeshire SA70 7BP
Telephone: 01834 842809
A National Award winning gallery. Research facilities. Library.
Archives by appointment.
Near Chepstow, Monmouthshire
Contact Cadw. Telephone: 029 20 500200
Llwyndewi, Trapp, Llandeilo SA19 6TT
Telephone 01269 850362 / Fax: 01269 851194
Centre opened in 1987 in converted barns of Llwyndewi Farm.
Craft Shop and Art Gallery. Coffee Shop.
Courses in Interior Design, Woodturning and Stained Glass.
Demonstrations and Exhibitions. Visitor Information point.
Welsh Wildlife Centre
Cilgerran, Cardigan, Pembrokeshire SA43 2RH
Telephone: 01239 613211
Nature trails. Otters, badger, birds, butterflies and mammals live in natural habitat.
Watch wildlife from weatherproof hides.Award winning visitor centre.
Children's playground, Waterworld, programme of events, licensed restaurant.
The Wildlife Trust West Wales
7 Market Street, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA61 1NF
Telephone: 01437 7654462
National Nature Reserve. Visit Skomer, Skokholm and Grassholm.
One of the best bird watching spots in the UK.
Sail to the island on the Dale Princess. Various trips.
Accommodation is available on both Skomer and Skokholm.
Visitors must follow marked paths at all times.
No dogs on islands. Take your own refreshments. Take Binoculars.
Toilet facilities.
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