Llanelli News

Gwas y Neidr: Servant of the Snake

Dragonflies: Why are these flying insects associated with snakes?

9 August 2023

Your best summer EVER

If you're looking for unlimited family days out in the wild, or want to save some money this summer, we've got you covered with a WWT membership.

1 July 2023

Death in the petal: all about crab spiders

June is a fantastic month to spot these creatures, as both males and females mature in the late Spring and early Summer.

2 June 2023

Quentin Blake art draws people to Welsh wetlands

WWT has agreed a year-long partnership with renowned illustrator Sir Quentin Blake, bringing his art to our ten wetland sites and an exhibition of rarely seen works to selected centres.

17 May 2023

Duck Detectives: how to be a wetland nature PI this April

Read our top tips for rookie nature detectives. Swot up and find out how to use all of your senses to solve the mystery and help us find our missing duck. Put your new skills to good use and become a Duck Detective this Easter!

28 March 2023

Enjoy the Beauty of Spring: Exploring the Signs of Spring in Our Wetlands

27 February 2023

Giant 3D wetland mural to visit Llanelli Wetland Centre on UK tour

Members of the public can interact with the mural by standing on the jetty, sitting in the boat or snapping a photo as they plant a shoot in the saltmarsh, symbolising the regeneration of wetlands.

22 February 2023

Uncovering the Winter Wonders of Wetlands

You'll love our wildlife-rich wetlands in winter. They are dramatic and changeable, with their wild, watery landscapes full of life.

17 January 2023

Have an eek!citing half term at Llanelli Wetland Centre this spooky season

Calling all eek!splorers: put your courage to the test this half term at Llanelli Wetland Centre and spend your spooky season finding out all about the more mysterious creatures that call our nature reserve home.

5 October 2022

Embrace the restorative power of wild wetland nature this autumn

Take a moment to inhale the fresh autumn air that blows through the golden reedbeds. Try to let go of the usual everyday worries, and find a moment of calm in our wetlands full of inspiring wildlife and natural spectacles.

14 September 2022

Don't miss your chance to go on our LEGO® Brick Wetland Safari

The LEGO® Brick Wetland Safari will end on Sunday 4 September and is included in admission or free for members.

4 August 2022

A tale of two halves: there's more to Llanelli than meets the eye

Many visitors know about our fabulous, friendly collection of rare or endangered waterbirds, but Llanelli Wetland Centre is a tale of two halves. In addition to our collection areas, we have a whole other world of breathtaking wetland beauty and incred

28 July 2022

Build your perfect LEGO® Brick Wetland Safari family visit

The UK's only LEGO® Brick Wetland Safari comes to Llanelli Wetland Centre this summer!

23 July 2022

Can't handle this UK heatwave? Chill out in the wetlands!

With the heat still rising across the country, let the cooling wetlands of WWT Llanelli help bring your temperature down this summer. Make the most of our peaceful willow-lined paths, lush meadows, and whispering reedbeds. Take in the views of sparklin

15 July 2022

It's Dad's turn for a fuss this Father's Day

You can't beat the gift of quality family time out in the glorious wetlands. With so many feathered fathers stepping up to look after their fluffy babies at this time of year, it's the perfect time to explore our nature reserve together and take in the be

9 June 2022