Name: The Welsh Wildlife Centre
Rating: 5.0

The Welsh Wildlife Centre

Welsh Wildlife Centre, Cilgerran, Pembrokeshire SA43 2TB, Wales, UK

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The Welsh Wildlife Centre in Cilgerran, Pembrokeshire, is a beautiful visitor attraction set within the stunning Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve. It’s a haven for wildlife lovers, with regular sightings of kingfishers, otters, and wading birds. The reserve is one of the best wetland sites in Wales, attracting thousands of starlings in winter for spectacular murmurations.

Families can explore four themed nature trails, enjoy birdwatching from hides, and discover willow sculptures dotted around the reserve. There’s a learning-through-play area for children, an adventure playground, and a year-round activity programme. The Glasshouse Café serves delicious homemade and local food, perfect after a day outdoors.

Entry is completely free, with parking free for members and local residents (or £5 all day for visitors).

Overall, the Welsh Wildlife Centre offers a mix of nature, education, and relaxation in one of Wales’ most scenic spots. It’s a must-visit for anyone seeking fresh air, beautiful views, and the chance to connect with wildlife.

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Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Go WILD and discover the wonders of nature at the centre and Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve. With regular sightings of kingfisher, otter and wading birds, Teifi marshes is home to some of the most wonderful flora and fauna in the UK. With a diversity of habitats to explore, activities to do and of course, scrumptious food to eat at our Glasshouse Café, you're sure to have the perfect day out in Pembrokeshire. The stunning Teifi Marshes is one of the best wetland sites in Wales, with over wintering birds including thousands of starlings coming in to roost and performing a glorious murmuration over the marshes before descending to roost.

A learning through play area, where younger children in particular can have fun with wildlife colouring, drawing, quizzes and much more. Four themed nature trails around Teifi Marsh Nature Reserve; some have easy access, some are more challenging, some can be explored on a bike. Bird hides where patient observers will encounter new sights and sounds. An adventure play area, where adults can relax while children burn off that excess energy. An activities programme, exploration and creativity for all the family, throughout the year. Willow sculptures for wonder and inspiration.

Facilities

Food & Drinks: Glasshouse Cafe – restaurant selling gorgeous homemade and local food, stunning cakes and ice cream.
Parking: FREE car park for members and residents living in the SA43 and SA37 postcode areas – please bring proof of residency and fill in a short application form (otherwise parking is £5 for all day)
Picnic Areas: Picnic areas, both near the café and in secluded places around the nature reserve, as well as down by the river.
Toilets: Male, female and accessible toilets.

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Price: Free

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Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open 5 days a week (Weds-Sun) from 10am-4pm.

Address: Welsh Wildlife Centre, Cilgerran, Pembrokeshire SA43 2TB, Wales, UK

Post Code: SA43 2TB

Council: Pembrokeshire

County: Dyfed

By Bus: The 430 and 390 buses travel between Cardigan and Cilgerran and then there is a walk to the reserve and visitor centre. Alternatively it is possible to walk across the reserve from Cardigan.
From Cardigan Town Centre: follow the one way system round, turning off left out of town by the Bus Station. At the large roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A487, at the next roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A478, turn left towards Cilgerran Castle and Cilgerran village, then turn left onto Church street and bear left onto an un-named road with the Welsh Wildlife Centre sign ahead.
From Newcastle Emlyn & Carmarthen: follow the A484. At the roundabout, at the entrance to Cardigan, take the 1st exit on to the A487 over the river. At the next roundabout, take the first exit onto the A478. After a mile and a half in Pen-y-bryn, turn left towards Cilgerran Castle and Cilgerran village. Half a mile later, turn left onto Church street and bear left onto an un-named road with the Welsh Wildlife Centre sign ahead.