What to do and see in Carmarthenshire, Wales: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups

November 9, 2021 Matilde Konrad

Discover the best top things to do in Carmarthenshire, United Kingdom including Cenarth Adventure Centre, Morfa Bay Adventure, Creepy Carmarthen Tours, Brynamman Public Hall Cinema, Llwyngarreg Garden, The Escape Game Carmarthen, The British Bird of Prey Centre, Kidwelly Castle, Laugharne Castle, WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre.
Restaurants in Carmarthenshire

1. Cenarth Adventure Centre

Allt-y-gelli Woodlands, Cenarth SA38 9JL Wales +44 1559 371621 [email protected] http://www.cenarth-adventure.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 19 reviews

Cenarth Adventure Centre

Winners of 'Visitor Experience of the Year' 2011Cenarth Adventure Centre specialises in offering exciting military missions in an authentic environment. Real military vehicles, towers, bridges, missiles and a massive castle make your games a very realistic experience, with REAL tactics & REAL adrenaline! Paintballing can be played by 11yr olds+ and Laser Combat by 5yr olds+; so they are both ideal for families and friends to enjoy together. Archery, remote control buggies and a woodland challenge course are also on offer for those family members who don't fancy the combat games or if you'd like a whole days activities.Open all year round come rain or shine! A 'Quality Assured Visitor Attraction' by Visit Wales and Accredited United Kingdom Paintball Sposts Federation Venue.

2. Morfa Bay Adventure

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5.0 based on 110 reviews

Morfa Bay Adventure

'Outdoor residential centre and specialist adventure activity provider' Morfa Bay Adventure offers a wide range of activities and outdoor experiences. As one of Wales' premier outdoor centres we pride ourselves on our professionalism, quality of service and friendliness, catering for all ages and abilities. Our tailor-made activity programmes are focused on challenging and educating each and every individual whilst promoting environmental awareness.

3. Creepy Carmarthen Tours

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5.0 based on 154 reviews

Creepy Carmarthen Tours

THE FIRST TOUR OF 2021 WILL BE ON WEDNESDAY 28TH APRIL. Carmarthenshire Tourism Association's "Visitor Experience of the Year" and a unique way to explore the horrible history of this the oldest town in South Wales. Take a magical trip through Carmarthen's creepy past and meet murders and their victims; see where they burned a bishop and locked up villains. Discover the dark secret of the town's greatest hero and find out where the ghosts walk! Visitors get the chance to take part in experiments in magic and mind-reading. Public visits take place on most Wednesday evenings at 7pm until mid-October. Always phone or text to make your booking. Private experiences are always available for groups and individuals. Creepy Carmarthen is great for couples and irresistible to kids as well as being a fun thing to do and fantastic for families, groups and the historically adventurous. It is budget-friendly and wonderful for revealing hidden gems from this ancient town's past.

4. Brynamman Public Hall Cinema

Station Road Upper Brynamman, Brynamman SA18 1SF Wales +44 1269 823232 [email protected] http://www.brynammancinema.org
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5.0 based on 91 reviews

Brynamman Public Hall Cinema

Brynamman Cinema traces it's origins to the 1920s where it was funded by the "check-off" system, whereby weekly contributions were deducted from the miners' wages, initially to build the hall, and subsequently to run it. Building work on the new Brynamman Cinema started in 1924 with seating for around 1,100 people. It was furnished throughout with tip up seats upholstered in old gold corduroy. The stage was built 20ft by 60 ft and had 4 dressing rooms below. The lounge was situated below the library it contained 12 armchairs and 3 settees where the miners could relax or play cards around the several oak game and card tables therein. There was also a billiard room above the library. The opening ceremony was held on 15th May 1926, the cinema started with silent films until the 1930's, when the "talkies" came along. Today, Brynamman Cinema continues to grow and has kept up with all the changes the film industry has made over the years, most recently being the transformation to digital projection. As of May 2013, the cinema has the ability to show two films simultaneously for the first time in its 89 year history thanks to the opening of Screen 2, a 43 seat auditorium situated in the old lounge space. All of this has been possible due to the good work of the committee of volunteers who run the day to day business of the cinema. This page/service is independently managed and maintained by Daniel Matthews, Digital Marketing Manager for Brynamman Public Hall & Institute and Brynaman Cinema Cyf; and acts as an official representation of Brynamman Public Hall & Institute and Brynaman Cinema Cyf. This service/page is not managed by Brynamman Public Hall & Institute or Brynaman Cinema Cyf. Rights are reserved to withdraw page/service at any time.

Reviewed By PAUL-THE-DIGGER

Today marked my first visit to the Brynamman Public Hall Cinema. Having spent eight happy years as a community cinema volunteer, initially as 'front-of-house' and subsequently on the projection team, at the [Community] Centre Cinema, Lymington, Hampshire (1982-1990), I was very interested in how the Brynamman gang operated. What a joy! A lovely, historic cinema building; beautifully maintained; happy, enthusiastic volunteer staff; today's film, 'Emma', well presented; and nice, cwtchy seats in the back row of the upper circle (bet they could tell some tales of Upper Brynamman past!?). The very reasonable ticket price included a nice cup of tea and biscuits - I will have to return to buy intermission ice cream from the lady with the tray! The Brynamman Public Hall Cinema is indeed an hidden gem in the truest sense. It fuses local community and entertainment heritage with modern cinematic visual and sound technology - and it works SO well! I send my sincere compliments to all involved in keeping the traditional cinema-going experience alive in Brynamman. I would encourage anyone seeking quality entertainment to seek out this rare (dare I say unique?) opportunity to pass from the mundane present into a past when cinemas were still 'other worldly', special places into which one could escape from everyday normality for a couple of hours.

5. Llwyngarreg Garden

LLwyngarreg, Llanfallteg, Whitland, Carmarthenshire, Llanfallteg SA34 0XH Wales +44 994240717 [email protected] http://www.llwyngarreg.co.uk
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5.0 based on 50 reviews

Llwyngarreg Garden

Garden of four acres closely planted with many rare trees,shrubs and perennials open to the public for the National Garden Scheme, a charity which benefits mainly cancer and nursing charities. We are open most days, but it is advisable to check our phone message to avoid disappointment. Llwyngarreg continues to develop further, delighting plant lovers with its many rarities incl species Primulas, many bamboos with Roscoeas, Hedychiums and Salvias extending the season through to riotous autumn colour. Trees and rhododendrons have been underplanted with perennials. The sunken garden for tender/exotic gems and gravel terraces with formal pool continues to mature. Springs form a series of linked ponds across the main garden, providing colourful bog gardens.

Reviewed By GillianVancouver - London, United Kingdom

Absolutely gorgeous garden worth a good hour or more to explore! We went as part of the National Garden Scheme and we so delighted to have done so. The garden is a mix of forest, water, more formal garden and also farm (with ducks and chickens). The owners are so friendly and very happy to talk about their 20 year experience building this incredibly special place in West Wales. Would be great with kids as there are lots of little nooks and crannies to explore and some very well integrated sculpture to find! Highly recommended,

6. The Escape Game Carmarthen

1 Priory Street, Carmarthen SA31 1LS Wales +44 1267 384020 [email protected] http://escapegamecarmarthen.co.uk
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5.0 based on 171 reviews

The Escape Game Carmarthen

An escape room is a physical adventure game in which players are locked in a room and have to use elements of the room to solve a series of puzzles and escape within the set time limit. ​ After the initial briefing covering the general rules, a game master will show you to your room. Your group will enter and get acclimatised before the game master leaves you. As well as Family Fun, Friends outings and Entertainment, our Escape room is proving popular as a Team Building and Staff Activity venue as well as a new method of interviewing potential job candidates by assessing leadership and teamwork, problem solving and managing under pressure in a real life environment while the interviewer monitors candidates live by a CCTV link to the room. Whatever your reasons for popping by, you are sure to have a warm welcome, exiting intro and it will be finished with the thrill of trying or escaping one of our demanding Escape Rooms.

Reviewed By garysT8037JH

Excellent escape room,Jim is a great host- game master, explained everything very well. Very enjoyable afternoon.

7. The British Bird of Prey Centre

The National Botanic Garden of Wales, Middleton Hall, Carmarthen SA32 8HN Wales +44 7444 177818 [email protected] http://www.britishbirdofpreycentre.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 311 reviews

The British Bird of Prey Centre

The British Bird of Prey Centre houses 20 native & migrant British species. We offer 3 flying displays daily at 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3pm including 17 different British species. Our aim is conservation through education & public engagement. You can take part in private and group flying experiences available daily.

Reviewed By O2825IIsuer

I had an owl flying experience today which was excellent Cody our falconer was amazing and very knowledgable as was the manager and all the staff that we met. I would recommend this experience to anyone. The scheduled displays were also amazing Thank you Susan Roden

8. Kidwelly Castle

Castle Road Kidwelly, Carmarthen SA17 5BQ Wales +44 1554 890104 [email protected] http://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/kidwelly-castle
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4.5 based on 625 reviews

Kidwelly Castle

Advance booking required. Kidwelly is on a par with the other great castles of Wales. We all get our moments. But if you want a truly medieval moment, catch a glimpse of Kidwelly shrouded in early morning mist. Spine-tingling stuff. So complete and well-preserved it’s a match for any of the great castles of Wales. The displayed opening times are our general pattern. Please check the Cadw website for specific times and days, including closures.

Reviewed By RachMorgan2018

Wonderful afternoon visit to Kidwelly Castle!! A very well preserved monument of Welsh history!! The staff were extremly friendly and informative!! Dogs are very welcome and the staff were kind enough to give our dog treats !! A well stocked gift shop too , containing history books and some lovely gift ideas !!

9. Laugharne Castle

King Street, Carmarthen SA33 4SA Wales +44 1994 427906 [email protected] http://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/laugharne-castle
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4.5 based on 291 reviews

Laugharne Castle

Advance booking required Mighty medieval castle, Tudor mansion and poet’s hideout This is the ‘brown as owls’ castle beloved of Dylan Thomas, Laugharne’s most famous resident. He wrote Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog in the castle summerhouse perched above glorious views of the Taf estuary. Here two giant medieval stone towers stand guard over the remains of a magnificent Tudor mansion, all set in 19th century ornamental gardens. The displayed opening times are our general pattern. Please check the Cadw website for specific times and days, including closures. Advance booking required.

Reviewed By allisonl211

Well worth the walk up to the castle for the stunning views. Quite hilly for walking and not sure that it would be suitable for wheelchair users.

10. WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre

Llwynhendy, Llanelli SA14 9SH Wales +44 1554 741087 [email protected] https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/llanelli#
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4.5 based on 454 reviews

WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre

WWT Llanelli is a 450 acre mosaic of lakes, scrapes, pools, streams and lagoons adjoining the salt marshes and the shore of the scenic Burry Inlet. Whether you're a serious bird watcher or just looking for fun and relaxation, you can have a day of discovery whatever the weather. Hand feed some of the rarest birds in the world, see our colourful Carribean flamingos, go bug hunting or pond dipping, enjoy bird watching from our hides and explore the reserve to see butterflies, dragonflies and more! And don't forget to look out for elusive water voles! Activities throughout the year include pond dipping, minibeast hunts, workshops, special events, walks, talks and crafts. We also have our amazing canoe safari during the school summer holidays (please note canoes aren't included in admission). For the latest info about what's on at the centre, please visit our website. The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is a conservation charity that saves wetlands and at risk species around the world.

Reviewed By tobyj671

this is the best place on the planet the staff are wonderful the birds are magnificent i love feeding the ducks

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