Seaholly Leisure

There’s loads to see and do within easy day trip distance around this part of Wales, whether you want to delve into local and national history at mines and castles, potter around colourful gardens, hike around the stunning Pembrokeshire coast or take your togs and towel for a day at the beach. The biggest attraction close to the site is Dolaucothi Gold Mines, part of the Dolaucothi Estate managed by the National Trust. This Scheduled Ancient Monument has been mined since BC times and is the only known Roman gold mine in Britain: take a tour underground to see the mines and their Roman archaeology, as well as how the Victorians did it all some centuries later. South of the site, have more history at Gwili Steam Railway (35 minutes), or head west for the same distance to the National Wool Museum and the West Wales Museum of Childhood at Llandysul. A 40-minute drive away, Carreg Cannen Castle just inside the Brecon Beacons National Park is in splendid setting above a limestone precipice outside Ffairfach, Other options include the Welsh Quilt Centre (20 minutes), the National Botanic Garden of Wales (45 minutes), and Aberporth, New Quay and the beaches of Cardigan Bay, 45 to 50 minutes away. A horse trekking centre is 20 minutes’ drive away.