Laugharne (Talacharn)
Built-up area in Carmarthenshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.771, -4.464 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 30 10 |
| Population: | 817 |
| Dialling code: | 01994 (St Clears) |
Laugharne is a small, windswept tidal town on the estuary of the River Tâf in Carmarthenshire, Wales. Perched along mudflats and salt marshes, it’s dominated by the ruins of Laugharne Castle, with broad estuary views that attract birdwatchers and photographers; the harbour and narrow lanes give it a timeless, almost cinematic quality.
Despite its size the town has a strong cultural identity thanks to its association with Dylan Thomas - the Dylan Thomas Boathouse and the local watering hole, Brown's Hotel, draw literary pilgrims. The local economy leans on tourism, hospitality and small creative enterprises, and the community is known for festivals, arts events and a close-knit, village atmosphere.
Postcode districts covering Laugharne
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 24.2 miles39 km
- Llanelli 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Llanelli Rural 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Ammanford 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Gorseinon 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Carmarthen 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Haverfordwest 22.2 miles35.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Laugharne Township Parish 0.6 miles1 km
- St. Clears and Llansteffan Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Llanddowror Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Llansteffan Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- St. Clears Built-up area 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Pwll-trap Built-up area 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Pendine Built-up area 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Ferryside Built-up area 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Llangynog Parish 4.2 miles6.8 km
- St. Ishmael Parish 5.4 miles8.8 km
- Eglwyscummin Parish 5.6 miles9 km
- Llangynin Parish 5.9 miles9.5 km
Example postcodes in Laugharne
SA33 4SJ, SA33 4TS, SA33 4TL, SA33 4SX, SA33 4TA, SA33 4SH, SA33 4TJ, SA33 4SW, SA33 4QF … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 54.6 miles87.9 km
- Bristol Airport 79.6 miles128.1 km
- Ferryside Railway Station 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Kidwelly Railway Station 6.8 miles10.9 km
Hotels near Laugharne Ad
- The Brown's 4 0.1 miles0.2 km
- The Carpenters Arms Rooms in Broadway, Laugharne 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Picton-House 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Three Rivers Hotel 3 4 miles6.5 km
- Spilman Hotel 3 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Primrose - 1 Bedroom Cottage - Llanteg 3 7.4 miles11.9 km
- The Rose and Crown Hotel 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Falcon Hotel 3 8.8 miles14.2 km
- The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel by Compass Hospitality 3 9.1 miles14.6 km
Schools in Laugharne
- Laugharne VCP School Primary
Local points of interest
- St. Clears FC Stadium 3.7 miles6 km
- Pembrey Forest Forest 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Towyn Burrows Hill 7.4 miles12 km
- Colby Woodland Garden Gardens 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Richmond Park Stadium 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 10 miles16.1 km
- Tenby Harbor Harbour 12.1 miles19.4 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Lydstep Beach Beach 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Skrinkle Haven Harbour 16 miles25.7 km