Pembrey Country Park

People visit Pembrey Country Park for many different reasons. Some to enjoy the freedom to wander around 202 hectares of glorious parkland, some to take advantage of one of the best beaches in the UK, others to use the host of excellent family attractions found in the Park. Set against the spectacular backdrop of the Gower Peninsula and overlooking the coastal scenery of Carmarthen Bay, the Park had been transformed into one of Wales's top visitor attractions providing a unique blend of coast and countryside.

Cefn Sidan beach has been described as one of Europes best beaches. The beach, (winner of the coveted Blue Flag award) is vast, probably 8 miles long and half a mile to the sea at it's narrowest when the tide is out. Cefn Sidan is also safe for bathing within the lifeguard patrolled area. Even on a bank holiday, if you are willing to walk, you can leave the crowds behind and find a part of the beach where you won't see a soul for miles! The beach itself is within the Pembrey Country Park and there is an entrance fee for vehicles, but the car parks are excellent.

The park was once the site of a Royal Ordnance Factory producing munitions for the Allied Forces during the Second World War. The factory covered 500 acres and employed a workforce of 3,000.

In the country park there is a ski slope, toboggan run, minature railway,visitor centre, restaurant, and cafe. There are nature trails, forest walks, and cycle tracks Facilities for the disabled are excellent. There is also a Caravan Club caravan park with it's usual high standards, on the right as you enter the park.

Directions to the Park

The Country Park can be found just off the A484 Llanelli to Carmarthen coast road just outside Burry Port. The Park is approximately a half hour drive from Carmarthen and a similar distance from Junction 48 M4. Follow the Brown directional signs.

Public Transport

The bus stop for the Park is located 2km from the attraction and is served by First Cymru service X12 . For information please contact the Wales Bus Information Service on 0870 6082608. The nearest railway station is Pembrey & Burry Port which is 6km from the Park. National Rail Enquiries 08457 484950 Cyclists and pedestrians can use the Millenium Coastal Path/Celtic Trail to access the Park from Llanelli and Burry Port.