2G pitch

A proper artificial pitch setup in Carmarthenshire, just outside Swansea's reach. The 2G surface - that's second-generation artificial turf, if you're not hip to the lingo - is the kind of thing you'll find dotted across South Wales where clubs and leisure centres need reliable playing surfaces that don't turn to mud come November.

This is genuinely useful if you've got footballers in the family or you're the type who fancies a casual kickabout while staying at one of the nearby parks. Three Cliffs Bay Holiday Park sits just three miles away, and Llanrhidian and Oxwich are within easy striking distance if you're basing yourselves caravan-side for a week. The pitch gets used for everything from local league matches to training sessions, so it's working infrastructure rather than a tourist attraction in the traditional sense.

Reality check: if you're expecting manicured grounds and a spectator experience, manage your expectations. This is functional sport, not a day out. Kids who play football will find it useful; those looking for a holiday activity won't be bowled over. Opening hours and pricing are genuinely unclear, so ring ahead before you drive out expecting to book court time. The real draw is proximity - if you're staying at any of those holiday parks and need somewhere for the kids to burn off energy with a ball at their feet, it's worth knowing it's there. Just don't plan a trip around it.