WWT National Wetlands Centre Wales
WWT LLanelli news
Located on the Ramsar site of the Burry Inlet, WWT’s innovative centre at Llanelli is at the forefront of wetland conservation in Wales. Its newest feature is the Millennium Wetland complex, home to wildlife as diverse as dragonfly and Little Egret.
Set in a 450 acre mosaic of lakes, pool and lagoons created on the scenic Burry Inlet, Llanelli Wetland Centre is home to many hundreds of wild and resident species. Explore the site by bicycle or, in the warmer months, take a jungle explorer-style tour by canoe. Water vole city and our Millennium discovery centre are also unmissable attractions.
Highlights: Spectacular water birds, waders, shorebirds and dragonflies. It is a great place to see a wide range of waterbirds including pintail, shoveler, oystercatcher, shelduck, teal, black and bar-tailed godwits, curlew and snipe, as well as an increasing population of little egrets.Breeding birds on site include redshank, lapwing, reed warbler and reed bunting. Water voles thrive and otters are occasionally seen.
Access & Facilities: Facilities included restaurant, gallery, gift shop, disabled access and free parking.
Open daily except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 9.30am-5.00pm in Summer, 9.30am-4.30pm in Winter.
Admission prices(2011): Adult: £8.20
Concession: £6.20 (over 65 years, full-time students, unemployed)
Child: £4.50 (4-16 years)
Family: £22.90 (2 adults & 2 children, 4-16 years)
Children (under 4 years): Free
Essential helpers assisting disabled visitors: Free
Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult.
Location: Llanelli Centre, Penclacwydd
Llwynhendy, Llanelli SA14 9SH
Tel: 01554 741087
Grid ref:SS532982
These maps are intended as a guideline only; you must check the exact location of the reserve yourself. Wildlife Extra assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or usefulness of the information on this website.
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