Model Catapult

There's a rather unexpected model catapult sitting in the Carmarthenshire countryside, and it's one of those oddities that makes you wonder how it ended up there in the first place. It's a working scale replica that actually launches projectiles - the sort of thing that appeals to anyone with a bit of curiosity about medieval warfare or just a desire to see something genuinely different.

The catapult itself is the main draw here. You can get up close and watch it in action, which beats staring at a static display in a museum. Kids find it properly exciting, though adults often get just as caught up in the mechanics of it all. The whole experience takes about thirty minutes if you're casual about it, longer if you're the type to ask questions and linger.

It works best as a stop-off from Carmarthen rather than a destination in itself. You're not looking at a half-day activity here. But if you're camping at Towy Valley Caravan Park or one of the other spots dotted around the area - Ravenscroft Retreats or Route 47 Glamping aren't far - it's worth a quick visit to break up a quieter afternoon. Admission details are thin on the ground, so ring ahead before you make the trip. The novelty factor alone makes it worth knowing about, especially if you're after something away from the usual tourist trail.