Ski Pembrey

You wouldn't expect to find a proper ski slope in Carmarthenshire, yet there it is - Ski Pembrey, a dry ski facility that's been getting families and keen skiers down the road from Burry Port for years. It's an artificial slope rather than the Alpine real deal, but it does exactly what it says on the tin: gives you genuine ski and snowboard practice without needing to wait for winter or book a trip to the Continent.

The slope itself is manageable for beginners, which makes it ideal for families wanting to try before they invest in proper lessons or a winter holiday. Kids can get the hang of it without the commitment or cost of a full Alps trip. If you're already experienced, it's decent for keeping your technique sharp between seasons, though you won't mistake it for the real thing. Most visits run two to three hours depending on your ability and how many runs you fancy.

Stay at one of the nearby holiday parks - Parkdean Resorts Carmarthen Bay is less than five miles away and worth the rating it gets - and you've got a solid activity for an afternoon when the weather turns. Gwlad Glamping and Hazeldene Caravan Park are equally close. It's the kind of thing that breaks up a beach-focused holiday in Carmarthenshire, especially if you've got teenagers who need more than ice-cream runs. Worth checking their website or ringing ahead for opening hours and rates before you go.