Aspirations Outdoors Adventure
Aspirations Outdoors Adventure in Carmarthen offers a great mix of outdoor activities for children aged six and up, as well as adults, so there’s genuinely something for the whole family.
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Carew Karting
Carew Karting, Pembrokeshire — Now Permanently Closed
Carew Karting, the outdoor go karting circuit on a former WWII airfield near Sageston in Pembrokeshire, closed permanently on Sunday, 23rd August 2026. The track had been running since May 1999, starting out on concrete before being resurfaced with asphalt in 2000 and extended to its full 500 metre length in 2004. It was a firm family favourite for anyone looking for an afternoon of speed just five miles from Tenby.
Phoenix Bowl and Pirate Pete’s Adventure Play
Phoenix Bowl in Milford Haven is Pembrokeshire’s only tenpin bowling alley, and a brilliant all-weather family destination with far more on offer than just bowling. From Pirate Pete’s soft play area to pool tables, an arcade, a sports bar and hot food served all day, it is the kind of place where you can easily spend a full day without running out of things to do.
Xcel Bowl Carmarthen
Xcel Bowl Carmarthen is much more than a bowling alley. With tenpin bowling, soft play, an arcade, pool tables, air hockey, MultiBall interactive gaming and a coffee bar all under one roof, it is one of the most varied indoor activity venues in Carmarthenshire for families.
Hangar 5 Trampoline Park
Hangar 5 in Pembrokeshire is Wales’ first trampoline park, and one of the most action-packed indoor activity venues in the region. With a massive trampoline arena, a dedicated soft play area and an on-site café, it genuinely has something for every age in the family, whatever the weather.
Gower Heritage Centre
Located just west of Swansea on the Gower Peninsula, Gower Heritage Centre is built around a working 12th-century water-powered mill, packed with history and hands-on activities for the whole family. Self-guided tours take in the water wheel, blacksmiths, farming museum and woollen mill, and InspireU, an educational facility at the heart of the Centre, hosts events, parties and educational trips for all ages.
Clerkenhill Adventure Farm and Frizbee Golf
Clerkenhill Adventure Farm in Pembrokeshire is a brilliant family run park that genuinely has something for every age, from toddlers to grandparents. With a mix of farm animals, adventure activities, indoor and outdoor play and a café all in one place, it is the kind of day out where you arrive at 10am and suddenly it is closing time.
Plantasia Swansea Rainforest Zoo
Plantasia Swansea is a tropical rainforest zoo set inside a glass pyramid hothouse at Parc Tawe in Swansea city centre, and one of the most unique family attractions in South Wales. With over 50 species of animals, a stunning collection of tropical plants, augmented reality experiences and a jungle escape room, there is genuinely loads to fill a full day.
Welsh Wildlife Centre
Welsh Wildlife Centre in Cilgerran, Pembrokeshire, is set within the stunning Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve and is one of the most rewarding family days out in West Wales. Entry to the reserve and visitor centre is completely free, making it brilliant value for a full day out in nature.
WWT Llanelli Wetlands Centre
WWT Llanelli Wetlands Centre is a stunning 450 acre nature reserve in Carmarthenshire, which we think is one of the most rewarding family days out in West Wales. It is far more than a nature walk, with Caribbean flamingos, rare geese, adventure play areas, canoe safaris and guided wildlife walks all included or available on site.
Sea Trust and Sea Mor Aquarium at Ocean Lab
Sea Trust and Sea Môr Aquarium at Ocean Lab in Goodwick, Pembrokeshire, is a brilliant hands-on marine attraction run by Sea Trust, a non-profit organisation dedicated to raising awareness of Welsh marine wildlife. It is a genuinely educational and engaging day out for families, and one of the more unique animal attractions in West Wales.
The Sea Môr Aquarium is home to moon jellyfish, spider crabs, an octopus and a popular interactive rock pool tank where children can touch starfish, anemones and small crabs. Guided aquarium tours are led by Sea Trust marine biologists and packed with fascinating facts for all ages. The Discovery Room is a free educational exhibit with interactive rockpool displays, microscopes and an ocean themed children’s corner.
Seashore Safaris run at select dates and times along Goodwick beach, timed around low tides for the best rockpooling conditions. Led by marine biologists, participants get buckets, nets and spyglasses and the chance to discover Pembrokeshire’s amazing marine life up close. Places are limited to 15 per session so booking in advance is essential.
A VR experience is also available as part of the Discover Môr project, offering a 15 minute immersive ocean exploration using VR headsets. Booking ahead is recommended.
The Ocean Lab Café was awarded second place in the Best Coffee House in Wales 2025, serving hot drinks, traditional Welsh food and takeaway options with beautiful coastal views. You can check their food hygiene rating before you visit using the button on this page. The gift shop stocks eco-friendly and sustainable gifts with all profits supporting Sea Trust conservation work.
The aquarium is wheelchair accessible and quiet slots are available on request for visitors with sensory needs. A pay and display car park is a short walk away and a bus stop is within easy walking distance.
A heads up, the aquarium is closed on Wednesdays. During term time weekdays it may also close for school visits, so booking ahead is strongly advised.
If Sea Trust and Ocean Lab sounds like your kind of day out, take a look at our full guide to animal attractions in West Wales for more family friendly options across the region.
Folly Farm
Folly Farm in Pembrokeshire is one of Wales’ best known family days out, combining a world class zoo, a vintage fairground, a farm park and multiple adventure play areas all in one place. It is the kind of attraction where you genuinely need a full day to do it justice, and with a free return visit within seven days included in the ticket price, many families come back twice.