Ammanford
Parish in Carmarthenshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.79, -3.98 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SN 63 12 |
| Population: | 23,709 |
| Dialling code: | 01269 |
Ammanford sits in the heart of the Amman Valley on the banks of the River Amman, in eastern Carmarthenshire in southwest Wales. Nestled among rolling hills at the western fringe of the South Wales Coalfield, the town's landscape still shows the imprint of its industrial past while offering easy access to green walking country and views towards the surrounding valleys.
Originally a collection of hamlets that expanded rapidly as a coal-mining and railway centre in the 19th century (it was once known as Cross Inn), Ammanford has shifted towards light industry, local retail and commuting links with Swansea and Llanelli. It retains a strong Welsh-language and chapel culture, a lively community spirit reflected in local clubs and events, and a continuing interest in preserving its industrial heritage even as regeneration projects seek to broaden the local economy.
Postcode districts covering Ammanford
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Llanelli 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Llanelli Rural 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Neath 11 miles17.8 km
- Briton Ferry 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Aberdare 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Aberdare East 23.6 miles38 km
- Aberdare West 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Ammanford 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Maesteg 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Gorseinon 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Carmarthen 15 miles24.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Ammanford Built-up area 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Betws Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Penybanc Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Saron Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Tycroes and Capel Hendre Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Llandybie Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Blaenau and Cae'r-bryn Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Glanamman Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Glanaman Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Cwmamman Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Penygroes Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Tycroes Ward 3.1 miles5 km
Example postcodes in Ammanford
SA18 3DB, SA18 3SU, SA18 3HB, SA18 3GL, SA18 3HW, SA18 2EB, SA18 2ED, SA18 3DL, SA18 2BH … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 38.5 miles62 km
- Bristol Airport 61 miles98.2 km
- Ammanford Railway Station 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Pantyffynnon Railway Station 1.1 miles1.7 km
Hotels near Ammanford Ad
- The Plough Inn 4 7.4 miles11.8 km
- The Cawdor 4 6.4 miles10.3 km
- The New Swan Hotel 3 8.7 miles13.9 km
- The Dillwyn Arms 7.3 miles11.7 km
- The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant & Spa 4 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Mercure Swansea Hotel 4 9.8 miles15.8 km
Schools in Ammanford
- Bro Banw Primary
- Parcyrhun Primary
- Rhydaman Primary
- Ysgol Dyffryn Aman Secondary
Local points of interest
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 6.6 miles10.6 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 8 miles12.8 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 10.3 miles16.7 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 12 miles19.4 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 12.4 miles20 km
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Richmond Park Stadium 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 15.8 miles25.4 km