County-wide programme puts families at the centre this summer
Carmarthenshire County Council has confirmed a broad programme of summer activities designed to support families during the school holidays, spanning country parks, leisure centres, libraries and theatres across the county. With options ranging from outdoor days at Pembrey Country Park to hands-on sessions in Actif Leisure centres, the schedule brings together free and paid-for choices intended to keep children active, creative and engaged.
At the heart of the outdoor offer is Pembrey Country Park, where listings include a Family Fun Day on 25 July and a Kids Camp from 3–8 August. Over at Llyn Llech Owain, families can expect nature-led activities in a country park setting, adding to the mix of low-cost days out available locally.
From Pendine’s speed heritage to new family attractions
In Pendine, the state-of-the-art Museum of Land Speed invites visitors to explore the story of record attempts on the village’s seven-mile beach, including the celebrated car Babs. The museum builds on the area’s long association with motorsport and engineering, offering an educational day out with a strong local connection. Nearby, the newly opened Caban Crazy Golf—a colourful 12-hole adventure course—adds an accessible activity that is already proving popular with visitors.
The Summer Reading Challenge returns from 4 July under the theme “Read the Beat”.
Staying active: pools, clubs and creative sessions
The council’s Actif Leisure Centres are expanding their summer timetables with activities such as pool inflatables, aqua boards, Nerf battles, themed days and creative sessions. The well-established Actif Club holiday provision is also back, with half-day and full-day options highlighted as practical support for working parents.
As part of a commitment to accessible provision, free swimming for under-16s will be available on selected weekends at Canolfan Pentre Awel, Carmarthen, Amman Valley and Llandovery leisure centres. Families are encouraged to check local listings for timing and availability at each site.
Libraries and theatres round out the cultural offer
Carmarthenshire libraries will host a season of free, hands-on sessions including storytime, LEGO play, crafts and coding clubs, providing informal learning opportunities for children of different ages. Alongside, the Summer Reading Challenge makes its return from 4 July, this year under the banner “Read the Beat”, encouraging reading through links to music, rhythm and creativity.
Meanwhile, Theatrau Sir Gâr has set out a summer programme across the Lyric, Glowyr and Ffwrnes theatres, with family shows, live music, comedy and musicals. The line-up spreads cultural events across multiple towns, offering a range of evening and daytime options.
At-a-glance: where to go and what’s on
| Venue/Service | What’s on | Key details |
|---|---|---|
| Pembrey Country Park | Family Fun Day; Kids Camp | 25 July; 3–8 August |
| Llyn Llech Owain | Outdoor, nature-based family activities | Summer schedule |
| Pendine | Museum of Land Speed; Caban Crazy Golf | Exhibits incl. Babs; 12-hole course |
| Actif Leisure Centres | Pool inflatables; aqua boards; Nerf; themed/creative days | Plus Actif Club (half/full-day) |
| Free swimming (U16s) | Selected weekends | Pentre Awel; Carmarthen; Amman Valley; Llandovery |
| Libraries | Storytime, LEGO, crafts, coding | Free; Summer Reading Challenge from 4 July |
| Theatrau Sir Gâr | Family shows, live music, comedy, musicals | Lyric; Glowyr; Ffwrnes |
Practical pointers for families
- Check individual venue listings for dates, times and any booking requirements, especially for the free swimming weekends and holiday clubs.
- Combine indoor and outdoor options to suit changeable weather—country parks, museums, libraries and theatres offer flexibility across the county.
- Look for free and low-cost activities first: libraries’ hands-on sessions and U16 free swims provide no-cost options on selected days.
This summer package spreads activity across Carmarthenshire’s towns and rural communities, giving parents and carers a range of choices that are close to home. With events and sessions running through July and August, the council’s venues and partners are positioned to offer structured days out, creative learning and physical activity. Families seeking value and variety will find options from the coast at Pendine to inland hubs at Carmarthen, the Amman Valley and Llandovery.
