Families looking to make the most of the last few days of summer should head to WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre, in Carmarthenshire, where an extraordinary day out filled with new experiences and unique activities in nature awaits.
There’s a wow around every corner and something for all the family at the wetland reserve where countless species, from tiny plants, reptiles and insects to rare birds, newts and even otters call home. Indeed, it’s also the last chance to catch sight of the summer birds before they leave the UK on their epic migrations.
Ensuring that everyone gets up close and personal with creatures, great and small, there’s a summer postcard adventure trail, talks and walks to learn more about wildlife, interactive play with den building and nature playgrounds, pond dipping, and much more.
Offering both adventure and a deeper connection to nature, the postcard trail, new for Summer 2024, encourages explorers, young and old, to search for personal messages from nine animals whose postcards can be found in corners of the wetlands. Using the WWT Llanelli trail map, picked up from the visitor centre, families embark on a quest to find the postcards and learn about interesting species around the globe.
With plenty of days left to enjoy a summer of wonder in wetland nature, mini explorers can also check out moth traps, go on minibeast hunts, and paddle a canoe safari.
Sarah Mitchell, Learning Manager, at WWT Llanelli said: “We have a great itinerary this August. There’s a tonne of opportunity for those on a Summer Staycation to have a wondrous day out. From unmissable meetings with otherworldly creatures and fabulous walks along the stunning wetlands, to a postcard trail which all the family will enjoy and hunting out bugs with the WWT kit. It’s an experience like no other in the area.
The summer of wonder activities at WWT Llanelli continue until 2 September with activity costs included in the admission price or free to WWT members, unless marked otherwise.
Visitors booking online can also take advantage of a 10% reduction off the WWT wetland centre’s ticket prices and a Rainy Day Guarantee so if it rains continuously for two or more hours during your visit, families can get a free return visit. Tickets and more information can be found at wwt.org.uk/Llanelli
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