Abergwili
Parish in Carmarthenshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.889, -4.245 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 45 23 |
| Population: | 589 |
| Dialling code: | 01267 (Carmarthen) |
Abergwili sits on the south bank of the River Towy where the River Gwili joins it, about two miles east of Carmarthen in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The compact village has a notable historic core centred on the Bishop’s Palace, long associated with the Bishops of St Davids, and is framed by rivers and farmland, making it attractive for riverside walks and fishing.
Locally the economy remains largely agricultural with many residents commuting into Carmarthen, while small businesses and rural tourism support village life. A strong Welsh identity persists in social life and community events, and the mix of history, landscape and village amenities gives Abergwili a quietly distinctive character.
Postcode districts covering Abergwili
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 22 miles
- Llanelli 14.8 miles
- Llanelli Rural 12.6 miles
- Neath 23.8 miles
- Ammanford 13.1 miles
- Gorseinon 17.5 miles
- Carmarthen 3.6 miles
- Ystalyfera 21.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Peniel Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Abergwili Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Bronwydd Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Llanllawddog Parish 2.5 miles
- Nantgaredig Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Llangunnor Parish 3.3 miles
- Carmarthen Built-up area 3.6 miles
- Carmarthen Town North and South Ward 4 miles
- Llanpumsaint Parish 4.4 miles
- Llanegwad Parish 4.5 miles
- Carmarthen Town West Ward 4.5 miles
- Llanarthney Parish 4.6 miles
Example postcodes in Abergwili
SA32 7HE, SA32 7AX, SA32 7DJ, SA31 2BB, SA32 7HL, SA31 2JF, SA32 7HS, SA32 7EN, SA32 7HQ … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 51.5 miles
- Bristol Airport 74.2 miles
- Carmarthen Railway Station 3.6 miles
- Ferryside Railway Station 9.9 miles
Hotels near Abergwili Ad
- Spilman Hotel 3 3.4 miles
- Ty Mawr Country Hotel 5 5.9 miles
- The Rose and Crown Hotel 3.6 miles
- Falcon Hotel 3 3.6 miles
- The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel by Compass Hospitality 3 3.4 miles
Schools in Abergwili
- Abergwili Primary
- Peniel Primary
Local points of interest
- Richmond Park Stadium 3.2 miles
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 5.3 miles
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 9.8 miles
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 10.9 miles
- St. Clears FC Stadium 11.6 miles
- Towyn Burrows Hill 13.6 miles
- Pembrey Forest Forest 13.9 miles
- Llanelli FC Stadium 14.7 miles
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 14.7 miles
- Dalaucothi Estate 16.3 miles
- Dolaucothi Estate 16.5 miles
- Derry-Ormond Estate 19.6 miles