Llanelli News
Window Into The Wetlands: Reedbeds
Self-care is vital at any time but these days it's more important than ever. Take a mindful break and listen to the sounds of the rustling reedbeds.
22 February 2021
Handy Livestream Bird ID Guide
Spotted an unfamiliar face at the feeder? Let our quick and easy identification guide help you get started!
18 February 2021
Virtual Wildlife Spotting
We know how hard life has been for everyone lately and many are missing being able to get out to their local wetlands to connect with nature. To help we've set up live cameras to share two of our favourite views.
17 February 2021
Fall for nature's spectacle this autumn
Just as wetlands offer sanctuary to thousands of animals over the colder months, they also make the perfect place to safely escape the everyday and appreciate one of nature’s greatest shows - autumn
7 October 2020
Llanelli Wetland Centre to re-open on 15 July
We are pleased to announce that Llanelli Wetland Centre will re-open on Wednesday 15 July
8 May 2020
Soundlands Open Call 2019: A Warning on Climate Change and Loss of Wetlands
A bold new sound art installation specially commissioned for the wetland environment will be coming to WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre this June.
1 March 2019
Biffa Award Grant to WWT Llanelli
WWT Llanelli is excited to announce that we have been awarded funding through Biffa Award; a multi-million-pound fund that helps to build communities and transform lives through awarding grants to community and environmental projects across the UK, as par
2 July 2018
Dads Visit Free On Father's Day!
Treat the special man in your life this father’s day with FREE entry for dad, tad or tad-cu at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre on Sunday 17 June. This is a proper treat for dad and a great day out for the whole family. You can even enjoy some next-level pat
23 May 2018
Celebrate New Life This May Half Term
Downy Duckling Week is back at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre this spring half term! This exclusive one week only experience will take visitors behind-the-scenes of our special nursery to meet newly hatched fluffy ducklings! You can enjoy a special egg-to-d
16 May 2018
Celebrity-Designed Dusty Ducks Land at WWT Llanelli
The phenomenal celebrity-designed Dusty Ducks are coming back to WWT Llanelli this spring! Originally designed by the world-famous Aardman studios to celebrate WWT’s 70th anniversary, Dusty is a big duck on an exciting adventure – exploring, trying ne
11 April 2018
Dusty's GIANT Duck Hunt Returns This Easter!
WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre has lost some rather special ducks... Nine of our GIANT yellow ducks have gone missing and we need young detectives to help Dusty Duck find them this Easter holidays as part of Dusty’s GIANT Easter Duck Hunt! Follow our spec
21 March 2018
A Splashtastic Half Term Event!
Children of all ages (and the young-at-heart!) are being encouraged to get out into the fresh air and have fun jumping in puddles this February half-term at Dusty’s Puddle Jumping Championships held at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre. The competition is par
24 January 2018
WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre Welcomes Chef Anna Brown to The Kingfisher Kitchen
The recently refurbished Kingfisher Kitchen at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre is excited to welcome Chef Anna Brown to lead the team as Catering Manager. Anna has a wealth of catering experience, including time as a resident chef on S4C’s Prynhawn Da and W
3 November 2017
Storms Blow Rare Visitors to WWT Llanelli
It’s proving to be a very exciting start to the autumn season at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre with the wild September weather blowing unexpected birds inland from all over the place. The first unusual sightings were of Manx Shearwaters and Guillemots in
26 September 2017
Osprey Checks In at WWT Llanelli
A nesting platform recently installed at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre in the hopes of attracting ospreys to the Burry Inlet following their absence for hundreds of years has been graced by one of the stunning birds already. On Monday 25 September an osprey
26 September 2017