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The Coastal
Park was officially opened by Her Majesty the Queen on 12th June, 2002
as part of her Golden Jubilee tour. It comprises features such as 200
acres of wetlands habitat (which has enhanced the already popular Wildfowl
& Wetlands Centre at Penclacwydd -Tel. 01554 741087, modelled on
the late Sir Peter Scott's internationally famous Slimbridge Centre
in Gloucestershire),- water sports centre, coarse fishing lakes, two
giant land bridges, community woodlands, a major outdoor events area
(which hosted the National Eisteddfod of 2000), public works of art
and a Jack Nicklaus designed golf course due for completion in 2003.
All these features and facilities are linked by a continuous footpath
and cycleway which can be accessed from a number of gateway entrances
at strategic points along the Park. (Millennium Coastal Park Project
Office Tel. 01554 777744)
During the summer recess period from May until mid-September
the Centre, which is licensed for public entertainments, is utilised
for a range of activities including concerts, seminars, exhibitions
etc. with a 12,000 square feet floor area. It is fully equipped with
a modern stage lighting system, tiered staging and chair stock for a
maximum seated audience of 1,200 persons. The adjoining Lliedi Suite
caters for wedding receptions, dinners, functions, etc., with modern
disco equipment and dance floor. (Tel. 01554 775135)
Pembrey Country
Park
Pembrey Airfield
On an adjacent site slightly to the north lies the former Pembrey Airfield
which has been developed as the Welsh Motor Sports Centre for Formula
3, autocross, go-karting and other motor sports. A full programme of
events is staged during the year. The intervening area of Pembrey forest
caters for those seeking the quiet enjoyment of the forest and dunes.
Kidwelly
For those interested in history, Kidwelly Castle and town are well worth
a visit. The first castle was built in 1106 as a motte and bailey and
was subsequently rebuilt in 1275 and 1315, and by the 14th Century it
was the busiest port in South Wales. There is also an historic church
built in the 13th Century to serve the Benedictine Priory. An industrial
museum has been developed on the site of the former Kidwelly tinplate
works.
Millennium
Coastal Park
Llanelli Leisure
Centre
A leisure centre complex has been developed at People's Park in Park
Crescent which incorporates the completely renovated Jubilee Swimming
Pool originally opened in 1963. This includes a 25 metre main pool with
hydro slide, a learners pool, a Spa bath, sunbeds, massage service and
a luxurious sauna suite. The integrated leisure centre facilities include
at ground floor level a multi-purpose sports hall capable of accomodating
two full-size tennis courts of international standard (these converting
to eight badminton courts), a fully-equipped weights gymnasium, two
squash courts, creche facilities for babies up to two years of age,
and for 2 - 5 years of age linked to external play area. The second-floor
level provides two large function rooms, a shop and viewing balconies.
The third floor level contains a licensed lounge bar, cafeteria, and
viewing balconies. Lift facilities make the complex fully accessible
to handicapped persons. (Tel. 01554 774757) Selwyn Samuel Indoor Bowls Centre

Immediately adjacent to the leisure centre is the Selwyn Samuel Centre
which houses a six-rink indoor bowling green with restaurant and bar
facilities. The Centre is open seven days a week throughout the
indoor bowls season (Sept-April). The Centre has hosted a number
of National and International bowls events, many of which have been
televised. (Tel. 01554 776506).