Cardiff Airport 1 hr 24
Three Cliffs Bay (45 min) Serene bay with a rugged coastline, quiet dog-friendly beach & nearby footpaths & restrooms. National Botanic Garden of Wales (35 min) Formal gardens, lakes and woodland surrounding a huge tropical glasshouse designed by Norman Foster. Pembrey Country Park (11 min) Country park with a range of facilities such as dry-slope skiing, pitch-&-putt & a model railway. Laugharne Castle/ Castell Talacharn (43 min) Medieval castle remains, with Tudor mansion and gardens where Dylan Thomas penned some of his works. Caswell Bay Beach (46 min) Swimming & surfing locale featuring cafes, a beach shop & a year-round surf school. Whiteford Lighthouse (13 min) WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre (17 min) Protected lagoon & lake area sheltering flamingos, geese & Mandarin ducks, popular for photography. Worms Head (1 hr 6) Known for its sweeping views & verdant clifftops, this lush tidal island offers hiking & seals. Kidwelly Castle / Castell Cydweli (14 min) Preserved Norman-era castle & fortress offering historic exhibits, views & costumed events. Cefn Sidan (39 min) Clyne Gardens (40 min) Plant collection of rhododendrons, azaleas and rare species, plus annual displays and routed walks. Llansteffan Castle (39 min) Stone ruins of a 12th-century castle with ocean views, built on a site dating back to the Iron Age. Plas Llanelly House (14 min) Oxwich Bay (52 min) Compact & tranquil bay with a long, dog-friendly sandy beach, plus a car park & toilets. Dylan Thomas Writing Shed (44 min) Former home of poet Dylan Thomas, featuring historical exhibits, an art gallery & a tearoom. |