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 miles
- Llanelli 15.3 miles
- Llanelli Rural 13.8 miles
- Ammanford 20.7 miles
- Gorseinon 19.4 miles
- Carmarthen 8.9 miles
- Haverfordwest 22.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Laugharne Township Parish 0.6 miles
- St. Clears and Llansteffan Ward 2.8 miles
- Llanddowror Parish 2.9 miles
- Llansteffan Built-up area 3.1 miles
- St. Clears Built-up area 3.9 miles
- Pwll-trap Built-up area 4.1 miles
- Pendine Built-up area 4.1 miles
- Ferryside Built-up area 4.2 miles
- Llangynog Parish 4.2 miles
- St. Ishmael Parish 5.4 miles
- Eglwyscummin Parish 5.6 miles
- Llangynin Parish 5.9 miles
Example postcodes in Laugharne
SA33 4SF, SA33 4SB, SA33 4QJ, SA33 4QF, SA33 4SR, SA33 4SH, SA33 4SX, SA33 4QQ, SA33 4SA … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 54.6 miles
- Bristol Airport 79.6 miles
- Ferryside Railway Station 4.1 miles
- Kidwelly Railway Station 6.8 miles
Hotels near Laugharne Ad
- The Brown's 4 0.1 miles
- Broadway Country House Hotel 4 1.1 miles
- Broadway Country House 1.1 miles
- Travelodge St. Clears Carmarthen 3 3.7 miles
- Savoy Country Inn 3 3.5 miles
- Bunny Meadows Farmhouse 4.3 miles
- Mansion House Llansteffan 5 4.5 miles
- Picton-House 3.5 miles
- Spilman Hotel 3 9.1 miles
- Rose and Crown Hotel 8.9 miles
Schools in Laugharne
- Laugharne VCP School Primary
Local points of interest
- St. Clears FC Stadium 3.7 miles
- Pembrey Forest Forest 7.4 miles
- Towyn Burrows Hill 7.4 miles
- Colby Woodland Garden Gardens 9.1 miles
- Richmond Park Stadium 9.3 miles
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 10 miles
- Tenby Harbor Harbour 12.1 miles
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 14.4 miles
- Llanelli FC Stadium 14.7 miles
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 14.8 miles
- Lydstep Beach Beach 15.1 miles
- Skrinkle Haven Harbour 16 miles