Besides castles and beaches there are many other diverse attractions in the area, from the spectacular Oakwood Park with Megafobia, the largest wooden roller coaster in Europe, to Dolaucothi Gold Mines, to Pemberton Chocolate farm. Other theme parks include Heatherton Country Pursuits, Folly Farm and Dan yr Ogof Show Caves. Don’t be put off by wet weather as Canaston Bowls 2000 and Swansea Plantasia offer plenty of choice along with various museums and craft centres where the whole family can get to grips with the potters wheel.