Wildlife reserves · South Wales
WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre
WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre — nature reserve in South Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Bynea · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 200 km². Managed by Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust. Address: SA14 9SH. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in South Wales". Coordinates: 51.6650°, -4.1250°.
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About this reserve
Photography at WWT Llanelli Capture nature on camera with unforgettable wildlife photography experiences Adventure play areas Dart, zip and zoom around our nature-based play area as you unleash your inner dragonfly Nature reserve Lakes, scrapes, streams and lagoons. Wetland nature is waiting to be discovered Gozzle March 20 May 31 Discover a season of firsts on a fun-filled wetland adventure Little Gulls, Grasshopper Warbler, Mediterranean Gull and calling Cuckoos 21 April 2026 A Little Ringed Plover power couple, Avocets, and an influx of warblers 10 April 2026 Fluffy broods appearing, Little Grebes dabbing, and Willow Warblers... well, warbling 28 March 2026 A Purple Heron and plenty of spring blooms and butterflies. Plus, the Pallid Harrier continues to delight! 23 March 2026 A smart guide to WWT Llanelli Discover wetlands and wildlife through a young person's eyes and how our reserves are great for nature lovers of all ages. We are WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife. In a world full of challenges, we're on a mission to restore wetlands and unlock their power. Because when wetlands thrive, so do we.
From the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, reproduced under fair-use summary for visitor information.
From the Wikipedia article
WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre at Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales is one of ten wetland nature reserves in the UK managed by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, a nature conservation charity. The visitor centre has accessible toilets, a coffee shop and retail area. During school holidays, there are nature-based activities and events.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6650, -4.1250
- District
- Carmarthenshire
- Parish
- Llanelli Rural
- Postcode
- SA14 9SH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Llanelli
- Phone
- 01554 741087
- Nearest railway station
- Bynea — 2 km
- Opening
- | camp_sites =
- Official site
- www.wwt.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7957496 (CC0)
- wikipedia: WWT Llanelli Wetlands Centre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: LlanelliLB02.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre?
- WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA14 9SH), in the parish of Llanelli Rural.
- Who owns WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre?
- WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre is owned by | visitation_num = 74,486 and operated by Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust.
- Is WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre free to visit?
- Yes, WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre is free to enter.
- How do I get to WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Bynea, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA14 9SH.
- How busy is WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre?
- WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre draws around 74,486 visitors a year.
- Are dogs allowed at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.