Welsh Wildlife Centre, Cilgerran

 

Wildlife Centre CilgerranThe Welsh Widlife Centre
The stunning Welsh Wildlife Centre stands within the Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve on the banks of the River Teifi. The building won an award for architectural design in 1993 when it was first constructed, and still astonishes the visiting public today. It is constructed largely of wood and glass and has panoramic views over the Teifi River, Cardigan town and woodland.

 

 

 

Glasshouse Cafe balconyGlasshouse Cafe balcony
Glasshouse CafeGlasshouse Cafe
Within the building you will find the fantastic Glasshouse Café.  Our wonderful cook, Gareth, and his team offer a magnificent menu using organic and locally produced foods such as the all time favourites of Welsh Lamb Casserole and Cardigan Dressed Crab Salad. Sit outside on the balcony and enjoy the view!

 

 

Gift shopGift shop

The Otter’s Holt Gift Shop has a wide range of wildlife related gifts and books for all ages.  Craft makers from the local counties showcase some of the best art and craft produced in the area in our shop. The information centre staff are always there to help you enjoy your visit and assist you in understanding the wonders of Welsh Wildlife.

 

 

 

 

The centre contains an informative interactive indoor display of local natural and social history about the River Teifi and Cilgerran. Also interactive screens with live camera feed from off the Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve.

There is an adventure playground with lots of slides and play equipment with living willow structures to play in and around!

The River TeifiThe River Teifi - Photo Rob Jones

The River Teifi runs alongside the reserve. If you wish to take a canoe trip up river as far as Cilgerran Castle please contact Heritage Canoes who operate from this reserve.

Dogs are welcome on our reserves but should be on a lead to avoid them upsetting the wildlife and other visitors - not everyone likes dogs! We do not have the staff or resources to clear up dog poo so please take your dog poo home with you and dispose of it yourself.

Dogs are not allowed in the visitor centre. If you wish to eat at the Glasshouse Cafe there is an outside covered balcony adjacent to the cafe with an outside staircase where you can sit with your dog, or there are tables outside on the meadow.

What’s on at the Welsh Wildilfe Centre


Throughout the year we run a variety of events at the Welsh Wildlife Centre, for more information on forthcoming events please click here

Visitor Centre Opening Times


The visitor centre re-opens on Sunday 28 March 2010. It is open seven days a week 10.30am to 5pm, with reduced hours of 10.30am to 4pm in autumn.

The Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve, car park and hides are open all year round. There is no entrance fee to the visitor centre and just a £3 car parking fee payable at the ticket machine in the main car park. Disabled visitors may come through the main car park and turn left up towards the visitor centre where there are disabled parking places. There is no charge for disabled parking.

For further information on the Welsh Wildlife Centre please call 01239 621600 or email wwc@welshwildlife.org


The Welsh Wildlife Centre
Cilgerran
Cardigan
Pembrokeshire
SA43 2TB

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