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Local Attractions - Information on in the area, Waunifor

Local Attractions

Information on the area: Waunifor is located between the tiny Welsh villages of Maesycrugiau and Llanfighangel-Ar-Arth, in the heart of the Teifi Valley amidst the green hills and wooded valleys of West Wales. There is a whole variety of attractions and activities in the area.

Coastline and Beaches: Thirty minutes drive from Waunifor will bring you to the beautiful coast of Cardigan Bay with its unspoilt beaches (Newquay, Llangrannog, Tresaith, Penbryn, Mwnt, Aberporth), coastal footpath and charming harbour towns and settlements. The award winning clean, uncrowded beaches are wonderful to visit throughout the year.
The beaches of Carmarthen Bay and Pembrokeshire are also within easy reach.

Attractions (local to Waunifor)

Teifi Valley Steam Railway, Henllan: Ride on steam locomotives all day for the same price. Special events for Halloween, Christmas and Easter. Miniature train ride.
Pant Glas World of Nature, Rhos, Llandysul: Meet the owls and hawks, join in the displays, enjoy ferret fun, see how silk is made, watch the honey bees at work.
Norwood Gardens, Llanlwni: A fascinating 3 acre garden with tea rooms.
Rock Mills Woollen mill, Capel Dewi: Grade II listed mill.
National Woollen Museum, Drefach Velindre: Flagship museum exploring the woollen industry which was once a thriving industry in Wales.
Dolaucothi Gold Mines, Pumpsaint: National Trust owned gold mine. Guided tours of underground workings and exhibition on gold Experience gold panning.
Llanchaeron Country House and Gardens, Cilau Aeron, near Aberaeron:. National Trust 18th century welsh gentry estate designed and built by John Nash with two kitchen walled gardens. Activities throughout the summer.
Newquay Honey Farm: The largest bee exhibition on Wales located in an old chapel, an audio visual presentation about the life of the honeybee.
Felinwynt Rainforest Centre: Small tropical house with butterflies.
Cardigan Coastal Farm park: Small farm with zoo, play area and large café.
Teifi Marshses Nature Reserve, Cilgerran: Attractive nature reserve with glasshouse café and gift shop. Otter trail, water buffalos, badger & squirrel trail.
Castell Henllys Iron age Fort, Crymych: Replication of Iron Age fort built on ancient site.
National Botanic Gardens, Near Carmarthen: 568 acre garden with walled gardens, ornamental features, Great Glasshouse, Japanese garden and childrens farm.

Getting Active:
If sitting on beach is not for you then there is a wide variety of outdoor activities to try.

Canoeing - Llandysul Padders offers kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, gorge walking and coasteering.
Sailing and Sea Kayaking - Located on Newquay beach they offer dinghy sailing, power boating, windsurfing and kayaking for all levels. March – October.
Boat Trips – Newquay 1 and 2 hour trips run regularly along the coast and often dolphins and seals can be seen.
Golf Courses - The nearest golf courses are at Saron, Plwmp, Cardigan and Carmarthen.

This area has a very high proportion of artists and crafts people, and this is reflected in the amount of galleries and craft shops selling unique locally made arts and crafts. There are also many local producers of fine foods, with an emphasis on the natural, organic and traditional methods of production, these are often available from the farm gate (or makers premises) and local markets as well as shops.