Carmarthen (Caerfyrddin)
Built-up area in Carmarthenshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.859, -4.313 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 40 20 |
| Population: | 15,854 |
| Dialling code: | 01267 |
Carmarthen is the county town of Carmarthenshire in south‑west Wales, lying on the banks of the River Towy. It prides itself on being one of the oldest towns in the country, with Roman and medieval roots visible in the street plan and castle remains, and local legend linking the area to the figure of Merlin.
Today Carmarthen functions as an administrative and market centre, with a mix of independent shops, public‑sector employment and a lively arts and music scene; its Georgian streets, regular market and proximity to attractive countryside and the coast make it a social and commercial hub for the county. The town also has a strong bilingual character, reflecting the continuing importance of the Welsh language locally.
Postcode districts covering Carmarthen
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Llanelli 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Llanelli Rural 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Neath 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Ammanford 14.9 miles24 km
- Gorseinon 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Ystalyfera 23.2 miles37.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Carmarthen Town North and South Ward 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Carmarthen Town West Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Abergwili Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Bronwydd Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Llangunnor Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Newchurch and Merthyr Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Peniel Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Llangain Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Llandyfaelog Parish 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Llangynog Parish 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Abernant Parish 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Nantgaredig Built-up area 5.3 miles8.5 km
Example postcodes in Carmarthen
SA31 1LR, SA31 3HY, SA31 1PB, SA31 3EU, SA31 1EB, SA31 3BX, SA31 3RD, SA33 5YL, SA31 1PW … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 52.4 miles84.4 km
- Bristol Airport 75.9 miles122.1 km
- Carmarthen Railway Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Ferryside Railway Station 6.7 miles10.8 km
Hotels in Carmarthen Ad
- Spilman Hotel 3
- The Rose and Crown Hotel
- Falcon Hotel 3
- The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel by Compass Hospitality 3
Schools in Carmarthen
- Johnstown Primary
- Llangunnor Primary
- Model Primary
- Myrddin Community Primary School Primary
- Queen Elizabeth High School Secondary
- Richmond Park Primary
- St Mary's (Carmarthen) Primary
- Y Dderwen Primary
Local points of interest
- Richmond Park Stadium 0.4 miles0.7 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 7.2 miles11.5 km
- St. Clears FC Stadium 8.1 miles13 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Towyn Burrows Hill 11 miles17.7 km
- Pembrey Forest Forest 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 12.8 miles20.5 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 14 miles22.5 km
- Colby Woodland Garden Gardens 17.4 miles27.9 km
- Dalaucothi Estate 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Dolaucothi Estate 20 miles32.2 km