Adventure play areas at WWT Llanelli

Climb, crawl and slide your way around our nature-based play area.

Wild play in the heart of Llanelli wetlands

Let your imagination run wild in our adventure play spaces, where nature and fun go hand in hand. From clambering over timber trails and splashing in swampy puddles to crossing jungle-like balance beams and scaling the summit of our towering climbing frames, there’s something for explorers from pre-school to teenagers to enjoy.

Whether you’re darting around like a dragonfly, weaving nests like a swan, or building dens like an otter, our adventure play zones invite creativity, exercise and fun at every turn. And with spots for grown-ups to sit back and enjoy a well-earned coffee break or ice cream, these are popular spaces for every member of the family.

Due to the Welcome Project building work, the Flamingo Bay play area is temporarily closed to ensure everyone’s safety. This closure will also allow the team to refresh the equipment and layout of Flamingo Bay.

Read more about Flamingo Bay area closure

There will be no entry or exit from the Flamingo Bay side of the Visitor Centre during the work. The collection and grounds will only be accessible from the cafe. Visitors can still view the birds on Top Pond, but will need to walk all the way back to the cafe doors to re-enter the Visitor Centre.

Access to the Millennium Wetlands nature reserve will be unaffected by the work. All of our other play areas will remain open throughout the work.

We apologise for this short-term inconvenience, but improving accessibility at WWT Llanelli in the long term is essential and will benefit all of our visitors.

For security and safety purposes, there will no longer be a side exit gate for visitors after 5pm. It is important that you are off-site by 5pm, or you risk being locked in overnight. The car park will be locked when the Visitor Centre closes at 5pm.

Highlights of our adventure play areas:

• We've got plenty of exciting outdoor play areas for all ages to conquer!
• Leap across swamps, walk the ropes, and brave the balance beams in Explore
• Lose yourself in the Swan’s Nest Maze and find the giant eggs
• Slide and crawl through the grassy banks and tunnels of Water Vole City
• Weave a nest or build a top secret den in Wiggly Wood

When can I visit the adventure play areas?

Time: From opening time (9.30 am) to just before closing time (5.00 pm). Please note that we close at 4.30pm from November to February.

Cost: Free as part of your entry ticket or WWT membership

Play areas FAQs

Can I bring a pushchair or buggy into the play areas at WWT Llanelli?

Most of our play areas have flat and wide paths leading to them and space for pushchairs and buggies to park.

The paths closer to the Explore play area and Water Vole City can be muddy when it’s rained.

Are there picnic tables where we can sit and eat at the play areas at WWT Llanelli?

We have picnic tables and places to sit and eat close to lots of our play areas. This includes, picnic tables and handwashing facilities next to our traditional play area as you approach Wiggly Wood. There are also plenty of places to sit and relax at our Flamingo Bay play area, which is also close to the Visitor Centre. All of our picnic areas are clearly marked on the map you can pick up when you arrive.

Are the play areas free at WWT Llanelli?

Yes, the adventure play areas are included free as part of your entry ticket or membership and can be enjoyed from opening time (9.30 am) to just before closing time (5.00 pm).

Please note that we close at 4.30pm from November to February.

Are the play areas at WWT Llanelli suitable for pre-school children?

Yes, we have a variety of play spaces that are suitable for younger children including pre-schoolers. Many of our play areas are also gated so younger children can explore and play freely in a safe space.

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