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Nature Preserve

Bywyd Gwyllt Wildlife

Prenteg, Gwynedd

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About Bywyd Gwyllt Wildlife

Bywyd Gwyllt Wildlife is a nature centre at Canolfan Prenteg in Porthmadog with a cafe serving light refreshments. Entry is free. The centre has ample parking and facilities suited to children, including spotless restrooms.

A gift shop is on site. Visitors can watch ospreys using binoculars, telescopes and live webcam feeds. The staff are noted for their knowledge and enthusiasm.

Opening hours

Monday
10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday
10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday
10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday
10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday
10:30 AM – 4:30 PM

What's nearby

  • Glaslyn Ospreys Porthmadog next door

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Visitors say this wildlife center offers excellent opportunities to view ospreys through binoculars, telescopes, and live webcam feeds, and provides a gift shop and cafe with light refreshments. They also highlight the knowledgeable and friendly staff, who are enthusiastic about their work. Guests mention the center is free to visit, has ample parking, and features spotless restrooms.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Guest rating
4.8 / 5 (423 reviews)
Good for children
Yes
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5 – Very good
Destination
Gwynedd

Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.