Laugharne Township (Lacharn)
Ward in Carmarthenshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.773, -4.55 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 24 11 |
| Dialling code: | 01994 (St Clears) |
Laugharne Township sits on the tidal estuary of the River Taf in south‑west Carmarthenshire, Wales, centred on the small town of Laugharne. The ward’s setting of salt marshes and mudflats opening into Carmarthen Bay, with low cliffs and a waterfront outlook, is dominated by the evocative ruin of Laugharne Castle and the famous Dylan Thomas Boathouse, which have long drawn artists and visitors.
It remains a small, mainly rural community where agriculture, local services and tourism underpin the economy; cafes, inns and holiday accommodation swell in summer. Cultural life punches above its size thanks to the Dylan Thomas connection and regular local events, while residents balance a strong community spirit with the practical challenges of coastal living such as seasonal work and flood risk.
Postcode districts covering Laugharne Township
Most populated places nearby
- Llanelli 18.8 miles
- Llanelli Rural 17.4 miles
- Ammanford 24.4 miles
- Gorseinon 22.9 miles
- Carmarthen 11.7 miles
- Haverfordwest 18.5 miles
- Milford Haven 21.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Llanddowror Parish 0.9 miles
- Pendine Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Eglwyscummin Parish 1.9 miles
- Laugharne Township Parish 3.2 miles
- Laugharne Built-up area 3.7 miles
- Pwll-trap Built-up area 3.7 miles
- Tavernspite Built-up area 3.9 miles
- Whitland Built-up area 4 miles
- St. Clears Built-up area 4.1 miles
- Llangynin Parish 4.9 miles
- Amroth Parish 5.1 miles
- Lampeter Velfrey Parish 5.2 miles
Example postcodes in Laugharne Township
SA33 4TQ, SA33 4SE, SA33 4TL, SA33 4SQ, SA67 8NR, SA34 0PB, SA34 0PG, SA33 4HD, SA33 4HU … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 58 miles
- Bristol Airport 83.1 miles
- Whitland Railway Station 4.1 miles
- Kilgetty Railway Station 7.6 miles
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Schools in Laugharne Township
- Laugharne VCP School Primary
- Llanmiloe Primary
Local points of interest
- St. Clears FC Stadium 4.2 miles
- Colby Woodland Garden Gardens 5.6 miles
- Tenby Harbor Harbour 9.4 miles
- Pembrey Forest Forest 10.5 miles
- Towyn Burrows Hill 10.5 miles
- Richmond Park Stadium 12.2 miles
- Lydstep Beach Beach 12.3 miles
- Skrinkle Haven Harbour 13.2 miles
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 13.6 miles
- Park Farm (Historical) Historic site 13.6 miles
- Manorbier Beach Beach 14.2 miles
- Mynydd Preseli Mountains 16.2 miles