Kidwelly and St. Ishmael (Cydweli a Llanismel)
Ward in Carmarthenshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.756, -4.316 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 40 08 |
| Dialling code: | 01267 (Carmarthen) |
Kidwelly is a small historic market town in Carmarthenshire, Wales, set on the tidal reaches of the River Gwendraeth and instantly recognisable for the imposing medieval Kidwelly Castle that dominates the centre. The town has narrow streets and Georgian touches, a visible industrial-era growth that sits alongside today’s tourism, local shops and a lively bilingual community with regular events celebrating local heritage.
St. Ishmael and its surrounding villages are predominantly rural, with agricultural land, coastal marshes and attractive estuarine scenery that appeal to walkers and birdwatchers; the combined area therefore offers a strong mix of town and countryside. Economically it relies on farming, small businesses, tourism linked to the coast and castle, and commuting to nearby centres such as Llanelli and Carmarthen, while socially the communities retain a distinct Welsh identity and active local organisations.
Postcode districts covering Kidwelly and St. Ishmael
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 18.1 miles
- Llanelli 9.1 miles
- Llanelli Rural 7.5 miles
- Neath 22.1 miles
- Briton Ferry 22.9 miles
- Ammanford 14.5 miles
- Gorseinon 13.2 miles
- Carmarthen 7.1 miles
- Ystalyfera 22.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- St. Ishmael Parish 1 mile
- Mynyddygarreg Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Kidwelly Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Ferryside Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Llandyfaelog Parish 3 miles
- Llansteffan Built-up area 3.5 miles
- Trimsaran Built-up area 3.9 miles
- Carway Built-up area 4 miles
- Llangyndeyrn Parish 4.1 miles
- Pontyates Built-up area 4.3 miles
- Llangain Parish 4.6 miles
- Pont Henri Built-up area 4.7 miles
Example postcodes in Kidwelly and St. Ishmael
SA17 5TE, SA17 4RA, SA17 4TP, SA17 5YN, SA17 5AT, SA17 4SW, SA17 5JP, SA17 5BJ, SA17 4UU … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 48.6 miles
- Bristol Airport 73.3 miles
- Kidwelly Railway Station 1.5 miles
- Ferryside Railway Station 2.4 miles
Hotels near Kidwelly and St. Ishmael Ad
- Three Rivers Hotel 3 2.4 miles
- Spilman Hotel 3 7 miles
- The Brown's 4 6.4 miles
- Ashburnham Hotel 3 5.4 miles
- The Rose and Crown Hotel 6.9 miles
- Falcon Hotel 3 6.9 miles
- Picton-House 9.7 miles
- The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant & Spa 4 8.2 miles
- Sessile Oak, Llanelli by Marston's Inns 9.6 miles
- The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel by Compass Hospitality 3 7 miles
Schools in Kidwelly and St. Ishmael
- Ferryside Primary
- Gwenllian Primary
- Gwenllian Education Independent - special
- Mynyddygarreg Primary
- Y Castell Primary
Local points of interest
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 3.7 miles
- Towyn Burrows Hill 3.9 miles
- Pembrey Forest Forest 4.2 miles
- Richmond Park Stadium 7.2 miles
- Llanelli FC Stadium 8.7 miles
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 8.8 miles
- St. Clears FC Stadium 8.8 miles
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 9.4 miles
- Colby Woodland Garden Gardens 15.2 miles
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 15.5 miles
- Tenby Harbor Harbour 17.3 miles
- The Egypt Center Museum 17.6 miles