Laugharne Township (Lacharn)
Ward in Carmarthenshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.773, -4.55 |
|---|---|
| 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 miles30.2 km
- Llanelli Rural 17.4 miles28 km
- Ammanford 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Gorseinon 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Carmarthen 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Haverfordwest 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Milford Haven 21.8 miles35.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Llanddowror Parish 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Pendine Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Eglwyscummin Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Laugharne Township Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Laugharne Built-up area 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Pwll-trap Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
- Tavernspite Built-up area 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Whitland Built-up area 4 miles6.4 km
- St. Clears Built-up area 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Llangynin Parish 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Amroth Parish 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Lampeter Velfrey Parish 5.2 miles8.4 km
Example postcodes in Laugharne Township
SA33 4SN, SA33 4QR, SA33 4SA, SA33 4UG, SA33 4RP, SA33 4TL, SA33 4UL, SA33 4FE, SA33 4JB … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 58 miles93.3 km
- Bristol Airport 83.1 miles133.7 km
- Whitland Railway Station 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Kilgetty Railway Station 7.6 miles12.3 km
Hotels in Laugharne Township Ad
- The Brown's 4
- Picton-House
- Primrose - 1 Bedroom Cottage - Llanteg 3
- The Carpenters Arms Rooms in Broadway, Laugharne
Schools in Laugharne Township
- Laugharne VCP School Primary
- Llanmiloe Primary
Local points of interest
- St. Clears FC Stadium 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Colby Woodland Garden Gardens 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Tenby Harbor Harbour 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Pembrey Forest Forest 10.5 miles16.8 km
- Towyn Burrows Hill 10.5 miles17 km
- Richmond Park Stadium 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Lydstep Beach Beach 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Skrinkle Haven Harbour 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Park Farm (Historical) Historic site 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Manorbier Beach Beach 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Mynydd Preseli Mountains 16.2 miles26.1 km