Pembrey Country Park is celebrating winning three top awards in as many months.
The latest leisure and tourism award was announced in a glittering ceremony at the Brangwyn Hall on Friday.
The park was one of three finalists, alongside Margam Park and Swansea Grand Theatre, as part of Swansea Life Awards, which received over 104,000 public votes.
Last month the park was also awarded a certificate of excellence by one of the world’s largest online travel sites, TripAdvisor and Cefn Sidan beach achieved Blue Flag status for the 23rd time.
The council’s head of leisure, Ian Jones said: “We’re thrilled to have received this award, and it makes it even more special that it was voted for by the people who know it best – our visitors and customers.”
This year the park has seen more visitors and holidaymakers than ever with around 40,000 going through the gates over the Easter period. It hosts around 350 camping pitches, with some 130 electric hook ups – a first for the park – installed earlier this year.
One of Wales’ top visitor attractions, the park provides a unique blend of coast and countryside. It has eight miles of golden sands set against the spectacular backdrop of the Gower Peninsula and overlooking the coastal scenery of Carmarthen Bay. The council’s executive board member for leisure, Cllr Meryl Gravell said: “This award is the icing on the cake, and we’re absolutely delighted to have won. Pembrey Country Park is a superb holiday location, and we’re thrilled our visitors think so too.”
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