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
SA31 2JH, SA32 7EU, SA32 7ET, SA32 7EW, SA32 7EY, SA32 7HQ, SA31 2JD, SA32 7DL, SA32 7HS … 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
- Old Priory Guest House 3 3 miles
- Rose and Crown Hotel 3.6 miles
- Ivy Bush Royal Hotel 3 3.4 miles
- Falcon Hotel 3 3.6 miles
- New Park Hotel 3.6 miles
- Boars Head Hotel 3 3.6 miles
- Tŷ Mawr Country Hotel 3 5.9 miles
- Afon Duad Inn 6.9 miles
- Mansion House Llansteffan 5 8.3 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