Ferryside
Built-up area in Carmarthenshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.766, -4.366 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 36 10 |
| Population: | 846 |
Ferryside is a small coastal village in Carmarthenshire, Wales, sitting on the northern bank of the estuary of the River Tywi opposite Llansteffan. The shore combines a small sandy beach with extensive mudflats and saltmarsh, giving good birdwatching and estuarine views, including the dramatic ruins of Llansteffan Castle on the opposite headland. The village is served by Ferryside railway station on the West Wales line, providing links to Carmarthen and Swansea and making it popular with both commuters and holiday visitors.
Historically Ferryside grew around a ferry crossing and local maritime trades; today its economy mixes small-scale fishing, agriculture, tourism and residential life, with a noticeable number of holiday lets and retirement homes. The quiet riverside atmosphere, sailing, coastal walks and wildlife are the main draws, and the community reflects the familiar balance of seasonal visitors and a close-knit local population found in many Welsh coastal villages.
Postcode districts covering Ferryside
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 20.3 miles
- Llanelli 11.4 miles
- Llanelli Rural 9.8 miles
- Neath 24.4 miles
- Ammanford 16.6 miles
- Gorseinon 15.4 miles
- Carmarthen 6.8 miles
- Ystalyfera 24.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Llansteffan Built-up area 1.2 miles
- St. Ishmael Parish 1.3 miles
- Kidwelly and St. Ishmael Ward 2.3 miles
- Llandyfaelog Parish 3.4 miles
- St. Clears and Llansteffan Ward 3.7 miles
- Kidwelly Built-up area 3.8 miles
- Mynyddygarreg Built-up area 3.9 miles
- Llangain Parish 3.9 miles
- Llangynog Parish 3.9 miles
- Laugharne Built-up area 4.2 miles
- Laugharne Township Parish 4.7 miles
- Llangyndeyrn Parish 6 miles
Example postcodes in Ferryside
SA17 5TE, SA17 5SY, SA17 5TH, SA17 5TU, SA17 5TS, SA17 5ST, SA17 5SW, SA17 5TB, SA17 5RT … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 50.8 miles
- Bristol Airport 75.5 miles
- Ferryside Railway Station 0.2 miles
- Kidwelly Railway Station 3.1 miles
Hotels near Ferryside Ad
- Three Rivers Hotel 3 0.6 miles
- The Brown's 4 4.1 miles
- Spilman Hotel 3 6.8 miles
- The Carpenters Arms Rooms in Broadway, Laugharne 4.5 miles
- The Rose and Crown Hotel 6.7 miles
- Ashburnham Hotel 3 7.1 miles
- Picton-House 7.4 miles
- Falcon Hotel 3 6.7 miles
- The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel by Compass Hospitality 3 6.8 miles
Schools in Ferryside
- Ferryside Primary
Local points of interest
- Towyn Burrows Hill 4.8 miles
- Pembrey Forest Forest 5 miles
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 5.9 miles
- St. Clears FC Stadium 6.6 miles
- Richmond Park Stadium 7 miles
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 10.8 miles
- Llanelli FC Stadium 10.9 miles
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 11 miles
- Colby Woodland Garden Gardens 13.1 miles
- Tenby Harbor Harbour 15.6 miles
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 17 miles
- Lydstep Beach Beach 18.6 miles