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Recent Wildlife Sightings 10th - 18th August

Recent Wildlife Sightings 10th - 18th August

Highlights: Kingfisher, Wood Sandpiper, Garganey, Great Crested Grebe

18 August 2024

Dip into a new underwater world this summer at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre

Dip into a new underwater world this summer at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre

Families Can Dive into a World of Wonder at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre This Summer The summer holidays are in full swing, and whether you're pond-dipping with backstroking beetles, running through wild outdoor playgrounds, enjoying close encounters w

12 August 2024

Recent Wildlife Sightings 3rd - 9th August

Recent Wildlife Sightings 3rd - 9th August

Highlights: Wood Sandpiper, Poplar Hawk-Moth, Barn Owl, Great White Egret

9 August 2024

Recent Wildlife Sightings 20th - 26th July

Recent Wildlife Sightings 20th - 26th July

Highlights: Long-Tailed Duck, Pintail, Great White Egret, Drinker Moth

26 July 2024

Rainy Day Guarantee of a Good Time at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre This Summer

Rainy Day Guarantee of a Good Time at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre This Summer

Booking ahead comes with a watertight guarantee of enjoyment for families visiting WWT Llanelli this summer as we launch a Rainy Day Guarantee. The new ‘rain cover’ offers visitors who experience two or more hours of continuous rain during a pre-book

25 July 2024

Recent Wildlife Sightings 13th - 19th July

Recent Wildlife Sightings 13th - 19th July

Highlights: Purple Hairstreak, Spotted Redshank, Green Sandpiper, Beautiful Demoiselle

19 July 2024

Recent Wildlife Sightings 6th - 12th July

Recent Wildlife Sightings 6th - 12th July

There has been lots of new and young life showing around the reserve this week with many young broods spotted from the viewing screens and fishing platforms onto Deep Water Lake. These species include Coot’s, Moorhen’s, Gadwall’s, Great Crested Greb

14 July 2024

Things to do on a rainy day this summer

Things to do on a rainy day this summer

Weather forecasts are getting more confusing by the day. With July just around the corner it's time to plan how to keep the family entertained for the school break. There's something here for everyone to enjoy so don't let the rain keep you cooped up indo

11 July 2024

Recent Wildlife Sightings 29th June - 5th July

Recent Wildlife Sightings 29th June - 5th July

Highlights: Pyramidal Orchid, Whimbrel, Marsh Harrier, Migrant Hawker

5 July 2024

New Postcard Adventure Trail at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre for the Summer Holidays

New Postcard Adventure Trail at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre for the Summer Holidays

The school summer holidays are here, and families looking for a fresh adventure that will deepen their connection with nature can enjoy a new postcard adventure trail launching on July 20 at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre. The trail is one of many activitie

4 July 2024

Recent Wildlife Sightings 22nd - 28th June

Recent Wildlife Sightings 22nd - 28th June

Highlights: Elephant Hawk-Moth, Green Sandpiper, Black-Headed Gull, White-Letter Hairstreak

28 June 2024

Recent Wildlife Sightings 15th - 21st June

Recent Wildlife Sightings 15th - 21st June

Highlights: Spoonbill, Green Woodpecker, Lesser Whitethroat, Meadow Brown Butterfly

21 June 2024

Recent Wildlife Sightings 8th - 14th June

Recent Wildlife Sightings 8th - 14th June

Highlights: Caspian Tern, Sandwich Tern, Great White Egret, Mediterranean Gull

14 June 2024

Recent Wildlife Sightings 1st - 7th June

Recent Wildlife Sightings 1st - 7th June

Highlights: Lapwing, Great Crested Grebe, Cuckoo, Barnacle Goose

7 June 2024

Words for Wetlands: Award-winning poet Rae Howells takes up residency at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre

Words for Wetlands: Award-winning poet Rae Howells takes up residency at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre

WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre is thrilled to announce the start of a new poet residency as award-winning Gower poet Rae Howells takes up residence at the centre, using its stunning wetlands and diverse wildlife as inspiration for her craft. Rae joins th

3 June 2024