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Dragonfly festival At Llanelli Wetland Centre

21 June to 22 September 2025

A summer of dragonfly-themed events and activities

Explore the magical world of dragonflies and dive into a summer full of wondrous new wetland experiences

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Festival Line-up

Events and activities you can enjoy throughout summer

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    With so many wildlife encounters and inspiring activities, no two visits are the same. A visit also supports our vital work to restore wetlands and their wildlife.

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    Headliners

    Leave the comfort zone and experience something a bit different

    Dragonfly Spotting Walks with a Guide

    Dragonfly Spotting Walks with a Guide

    Join our friendly and knowledgeable team for fascinating guided walks dedicated to dragonflies and damselflies. The hour-long walks will be happening every day of the summer holidays (19 July 2025 to 1 September 2025) as part of our brand new Dragonfly

    19 July - 1 September
    Stained Glass Effect Dragonfly Art Workshop

    Stained Glass Effect Dragonfly Art Workshop

    As part of WWT's Dragonfly Festival, families are invited to create their own stained-glass effect dragonflies in drop-in art workshops at WWT Llanelli this summer. Let your creativity shine with friendly guidance from our artist, Rhiannon Collins, and

    23 July
    Dragonfly Parade: Crafts, Face Painting and Poetry!

    Dragonfly Parade: Crafts, Face Painting and Poetry!

    Come and celebrate the launch of our breathtaking new art installation Iridescence with a colourful dragonfly parade! Join us on Saturday 26 July 2025 for a day of creativity and community spirit with a joyful, family-friendly event that invites visito

    26 July
    Decorate Your Own Dragonfly Art Workshop

    Decorate Your Own Dragonfly Art Workshop

    As part of WWT's Dragonfly Festival, families are invited to make dragonflies from found, recycled and natural materials in drop-in art workshops at WWT Llanelli this summer. Let your creativity shine with friendly guidance from our artist, Rhiannon Co

    30 July
    Dragonfly Kite Making Workshops

    Dragonfly Kite Making Workshops

    Let your imagination take flight! As part of WWT Llanelli's first Dragonfly Festival, you can build your very own fantastic flyer, inspired by the amazing colours and aerial skills of dragonflies. We’ll guide you through the design and build step by

    1 - 3 August
    Paint & Print Dragonfly Art Workshop

    Paint & Print Dragonfly Art Workshop

    It's Dragonfly Festival! Get creative and use paint and textures to print beautiful and unique wings for your very own dragonflies in drop-in art workshops at WWT Llanelli this summer. Let your creativity shine with friendly guidance from our artist, R

    6 August
    Dragonfly Bubbleologist: GIANT bubble walkabout performances

    Dragonfly Bubbleologist: GIANT bubble walkabout performances

    Marvel at the giant, shimmering spheres that dance like dragonflies in the sunlight. Our bubbleologist takes the art of bubble-making to new heights – enchanting dreamers of all ages. This fun and interactive dragonfly bubble performer creates bount

    9 - 10 August
    Stained Glass Effect Dragonfly Art Workshop

    Stained Glass Effect Dragonfly Art Workshop

    As part of WWT's Dragonfly Festival, families are invited to create their own stained-glass effect dragonflies in drop-in art workshops at WWT Llanelli this summer. Let your creativity shine with friendly guidance from our artist, Rhiannon Collins, and

    13 August
    Insect Circus Puppet Show

    Insect Circus Puppet Show

    WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre is celebrating all things dragonflies with our brand new Dragonfly Festival this summer. As part of this massive summer event, we welcome the award-winning cast of String Theatre for The Insect Circus puppet theatre show.

    15 - 17 August
    Decorate Your Own Dragonfly Art Workshop

    Decorate Your Own Dragonfly Art Workshop

    As part of WWT's Dragonfly Festival, families are invited to make dragonflies from found, recycled and natural materials in drop-in art workshops at WWT Llanelli this summer. Let your creativity shine with friendly guidance from our artist, Rhiannon Co

    20 August
    Paint & Print Dragonfly Art Workshop

    Paint & Print Dragonfly Art Workshop

    It's Dragonfly Festival! Get creative and use paint and textures to print beautiful and unique wings for your very own dragonflies in drop-in art workshops at WWT Llanelli this summer. Let your creativity shine with friendly guidance from our artist, R

    27 August

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