The much awaited opening of Llys Y Fran Lakes Visitor Centre and Activity Centre took place in July 2021 and has seen record numbers of visitors over the summer period. With bike hire, walking trails and water sports, the Activity Centre offers something for all abilities. The Visitor Centre café has a superb menu and stunning views over the lake. Pick up some lovely gifts in the gift shop too. Located 10 miles from Haverfordwest in the beautiful Pembrokeshire region. Close to Narbeth and Milford Haven and all that West Wales has to offer visitors.
Set in the magical backdrop of the Pembrokeshire landscape, Llys-y-Frân Lake has announced it will open its gates to visitors on Friday 18 June 2021 following a £4-million investment. The site, which is run by Welsh Water, has confirmed that the new attraction will open on Friday offering a host of brand-new facilities for families and visitors to enjoy this summer.
The brand-new jewel in Pembrokeshire’s crown will welcome visitors back to its site after a substantial revamp which includes a refurbished visitor centre and café, a brand-new outdoor activity centre which will host and support watersport enthusiasts and walkers; whilst cyclists can explore miles of cycle trails and a new pump skills track. Shower, changing facilities and meeting room options with spectacular views are also available on site.
Peter Perry, CEO of Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water said “Welsh Water has been working hard to re-open this exciting Pembrokeshire attraction which will give a much-needed boost to the region’s visitor economy after a difficult year. The investment has transformed the site and visitor experience. We want Llys-y-Frân to become a hub for health and wellbeing where people can reconnect with nature and water. With over 350 acres to explore we are excited to be welcoming back locals and visitors alike to enjoy the fabulous new facilities and create memorable experiences.”
The lake will be open all year round and is free to enter. During the initial opening period some of the site’s activities will be limited; and the full range of land and water-based activities will be rolled out later this summer in time for the school holidays.
During the initial opening period Llys-y-Frân will offer a takeaway service with a range of freshly prepared food using locally sourced ingredients. The Activity Centre will be open where visitors can hire watersports equipment, purchase self-launch and fishing permits or hire a bike. The reservoir track will be accessible for walkers and mountain bikers, alongside mountain bike trails and a pump track and skills area. While the children’s adventure playground will also be open to welcome younger visitors to the lake.
The redevelopment at Llys-y-Frân, which sits on the foothills of the Preseli Mountains, is backed with £1.7 million of European Regional Development Funds through the Welsh Government. The project is part of the Welsh Government’s Tourism Attractor Destination programme, led by Visit Wales, which aims to create 11 “must see destinations” across Wales. The revamped Llys-y-Frân intends to attract an estimated 100,000 tourists and outdoor enthusiasts each year – 40,000 up from previous
The team at Llys-y-Frân are currently on a recruitment drive and are keen to find local people to fill a number of roles such as rangers, activity assistants, instructors and catering staff. More information about these positions can be found here https://jobs.dwrcymru.com/
Llys-y-Frân will open to the public on Friday 18 June 2021. Entry to the site is free (parking charges and costs for some activities will incur a fee). Booking is essential for a number of activities which will be organised in a controlled session. For further information about Llys-y-Frân visit https://llys-y-fran.co.uk/
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Notes to Editors:
An Opening Celebration / Official Launch Event will take place at Llys-y-Frân later this summer, on 15 July 2021.
Welsh Water is a not-for-profit company which operates 91 reservoirs varying in size from 2 to 1,026 acres. These include a national portfolio of Visitor Attractions Llyn Brenig, Elan Valley, Llandegfedd Lake under its ‘Welsh Water Adventures’ brand. They are hubs for health, wellbeing and recreation with the aim of reconnecting people with water and the environment, whilst maintaining, protecting and enhancing the ecological value of each site.
The reopening of the Llys-y-Frân site will add to Welsh Water Adventures four visitor attraction sites across Wales. Other destinations include Elan Valley (Mid Wales), Llyn Brenig (North Wales) and Llandegfedd Lake (South Wales).