Llangennech
Parish in Carmarthenshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.703, -4.093 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 55 02 |
| Dialling code: | 01554 (Llanelli) |
Llangennech is a village and community in Carmarthenshire, Wales, sitting on the coastal plain by the Loughor estuary just west of Llanelli. Its setting gives a mix of low-lying farmland and estuarine habitats, with the railway line and station reinforcing its links to neighbouring towns while keeping a distinctly village character.
Historically the area grew with coal, tinplate and railway activity, and today it’s a commuter and local-service community with a strong sense of identity, active sports clubs and a continuing Welsh-speaking tradition. The parish has also seen modern challenges and attention, notably an environmental incident in 2020 when a freight-train derailment affected the nearby estuary, but local civic life and heritage remain prominent features.
Postcode districts covering Llangennech
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 8.1 miles13 km
- Llanelli 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Llanelli Rural 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Neath 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Briton Ferry 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Ammanford 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Maesteg 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Gorseinon 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Carmarthen 14.3 miles23 km
- Porthcawl 22.8 miles36.8 km
- Ystalyfera 13.4 miles21.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Llangennech Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Bryn Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Hendy Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Hendy and Fforest Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Dafen and Felinfoel Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Swiss Valley Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Bynea Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Llanelli Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Llwynhendy Ward 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Grovesend and Waungron Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Grovesend Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Gorseinon and Penyrheol Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Llangennech
SA14 8YW, SA14 9UJ, SA14 8TG, SA14 8AH, SA14 9RQ, SA14 8TR, SA14 8DZ, SA14 8UR, SA14 8QJ … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 38.6 miles62 km
- Bristol Airport 63.1 miles101.5 km
- Llangennech Railway Station 1 mile1.7 km
- Bynea Railway Station 2.2 miles3.5 km
Hotels near Llangennech Ad
- The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant & Spa 4 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Sessile Oak, Llanelli by Marston's Inns 2.4 miles3.9 km
- The Georgian Swansea 5 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Ashburnham Hotel 3 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Morgans Hotel 4 8.9 miles14.3 km
- The Gower Hotel 4 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Oyster House 4 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Ice House Apartments 4 9 miles14.5 km
- The Grand Hotel 3 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea 4 8.9 miles14.3 km
Schools in Llangennech
- Bryn Primary
- St Michael's School Independent - all ages
- Ysgol Gymraeg Llangennech Primary
Local points of interest
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 6.6 miles10.6 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 8.1 miles13 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 8.1 miles13 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 8.9 miles14.3 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 9.8 miles15.9 km
- Towyn Burrows Hill 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Pembrey Forest Forest 10.5 miles17 km
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 12.8 miles20.7 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Richmond Park Stadium 14 miles22.6 km