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Family Fun

Brechfa Mountain Bike Centre

Big Pit Mining Museum

Head out to the woods for a day. Not only providing routes for the more experienced rider, the centre has plenty of room for pootlers. The Derwen trail is a great starting point for families and novices - to be enjoyed at your leisure.




Horse Riding

Horse Riding

If you prefer a sunset trot or a gentle canter along the shore, Carmarthenshire has a whole host of equestrian centres that cater for beachside riding. Saddle up and enjoy the ride.





Beaches

Beaches

Home to some of the largest stretches of beach in Wales , there's more than enough room at Cefn Sidan & Pendine to build the odd castle or two, run around or simply lose the crowds if you walk far enough.




Ice-Cream

Ice-Cream

'Heavenly' chocolate and ice creams are far too good miss. Llandeilo's worst kept secret has people visiting from far and wide to get a taste of their all organic dessert stuff.





Have a Picnic

Have a Picnic

Buy some local goodies like Carmarthenshire Ham, wickedly crunchy Parsons Pickles and Caws Cenarth Cheese, make a sandwich and enjoy it at one of Carmarthen’s 14 picnic spots.





Red Kite Feeding Centre

Red Kite Feeding Centre

Get up close and personal with one of Wales ' rarest birds. Feeding time brings these magnificent birds of prey swooping down. Open all year round, feeding time varies between summer and winter.





Chocolate Farm

Chocolate Farm

Not quite the World of Willy Wonker, all the same children love seeing how chocolate is made. This family run farm offers plenty of delights where you can smell, taste, drink, see, touch, listen to and absorb the full flavours of fine chocolate.




Steam Trains

Steam Trains

A living reminder of the Great Western Railway, Gwili is the only standard gauge steam train of its kind in Wales . You can even enjoy a day out with Thomas The Tank or Ivor the Engine - booking early is well advised.




Dolaucothi Gold Mines

Dolaucothi Gold Mines

Pan for gold, head underground and hear about the workings of these unique mines overlooking the Cothi Valley. Guided tours take visitors through the Roman and the more recent working areas of this 2,000 year old site.




WWT National Wetland Centre

WWT National Wetland Centre

Whatever the weather, enjoy a day trip to the Wetland Centre discover all sorts of wildlife. Stretching over 450 acres on the Burry Inlet, this magnificent mosaic of lakes, pools and lagoons is home to countless species.

Proper Holidays - Day 3

Proper Holidays - Day 3

Follow the Darkes on their Proper Holiday. Day 3 sees them explore the Italianate Welsh village of Portmeirion.