Llandovery
Parish in Carmarthenshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 52.007, -3.799 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 76 35 |
| Population: | 2,065 |
| Dialling code: | 01550 |
Llandovery in Carmarthenshire, Wales is a compact market town set where the River Tywi cuts through the uplands, sitting on the edge of the Cambrian Mountains and acting as a handy gateway for the Brecon Beacons National Park. The town retains the feel of a traditional rural centre, with a mix of Georgian streets, the earthwork remains of Llandovery Castle and a long history tied to droving and the wool trade.
Today the local economy leans on agriculture - sheep farming in particular - alongside small independent shops, visitor accommodation and outdoor pursuits; it also has an enduring educational presence in Llandovery College and rail links on the Heart of Wales Line. Residents and visitors value the town for its accessible walking and cycling routes, local markets and a lively community atmosphere despite its modest size.
Postcode districts covering Llandovery
Most populated places nearby
- Neath 23.7 miles
- Aberdare 24.9 miles
- Aberdare West 24.3 miles
- Ammanford 16.8 miles
- Carmarthen 24.2 miles
- Ystalyfera 17.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Llandovery Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Llanwrda Parish 2.7 miles
- Myddfai Parish 2.8 miles
- Llanfair-ar-y-bryn Parish 3.5 miles
- Cilycwm Parish 3.6 miles
- Llansadwrn Parish 5.6 miles
- Llanddeusant Parish 6.7 miles
- Cynwyl Gaeo Parish 7.5 miles
- Llangadog Parish 8.1 miles
- Talley Parish 8.4 miles
- Llansawel Parish 9.5 miles
- Llywel Parish 9.8 miles
Example postcodes in Llandovery
SA20 0BW, SA20 0DU, SA20 0AN, SA20 0AY, SA20 0AS, SA20 0HY, SA20 0AT, SA20 0YD, SA20 0EA … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 46.5 miles
- Bristol Airport 63.3 miles
- Llandovery Railway Station 0.9 miles
- Cynghordy Railway Station 3.8 miles
Hotels in Llandovery Ad
Schools in Llandovery
- Llandovery College/Coleg Llanymyddyfri Independent - all ages
- Rhys Prichard Primary
Local points of interest
- Dolaucothi Estate 7 miles
- Dalaucothi Estate 7.7 miles
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 12.6 miles
- Mynydd Eppynt Mountains 13.8 miles
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 14.1 miles
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 14.2 miles
- Derry-Ormond Estate 15 miles
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 17.4 miles
- Llanllyr Priory Historic site 18.7 miles
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 18.7 miles