Newcastle Emlyn
Parish in Carmarthenshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 52.036, -4.468 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 30 40 |
| Population: | 1,883 |
| Dialling code: | 01559 (Llandyssul) |
Newcastle Emlyn is a small market town and parish in Carmarthenshire, Wales, set where the wooded slopes of the Teifi valley fall to the River Teifi. The town is dominated by the ruins of a medieval castle sitting above the river and a historic bridge that links the main town to the riverside settlement of Adpar, which lies in neighbouring Ceredigion. The riverside location gives it attractive walks, fishing and opportunities for canoeing, making it popular with visitors exploring the Teifi valley countryside.
Locally there’s a strong bilingual, community feel: independent shops, cafés and small businesses sit alongside farms and market traditions in the surrounding countryside, while arts and community events keep a lively cultural scene. Its mix of historical interest, scenic setting and local services means the town punches above its weight as both a service centre for the rural area and a low‑key tourist destination.
Postcode districts covering Newcastle Emlyn
Most populated places nearby
- Carmarthen 13.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Newcastle Emlyn Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Llandyfriog Parish 2.7 miles
- Cenarth and Llangeler Ward 2.7 miles
- Cenarth Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Waungilwen Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Abercych Built-up area 3.7 miles
- Beulah Parish 3.7 miles
- Penrhiw-llan Built-up area 3.9 miles
- Llangeler Parish 4.2 miles
- Saron Built-up area 4.3 miles
- Troedyraur Parish 4.5 miles
- Beulah and Llangoedmor Ward 4.6 miles
Example postcodes in Newcastle Emlyn
SA38 9BT, SA38 9HR, SA38 9HZ, SA38 9DF, SA38 9BP, SA38 9BS, SA38 9BE, SA38 9DT, SA38 9BR … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 65.3 miles
- Bristol Airport 87.4 miles
- Carmarthen Railway Station 14.4 miles
- Whitland Railway Station 16.3 miles
Hotels near Newcastle Emlyn Ad
- Gwesty'r Emlyn Hotel 4 0.2 miles
- Flambards Hotel 4 6 miles
- The Angel Hotel 8.7 miles
Schools in Newcastle Emlyn
- Y Ddwylan Primary
- Ysgol Gyfun Emlyn Secondary
Local points of interest
- Tresaith Beach Beach 7.2 miles
- Llangrannog's Beach Beach 8.6 miles
- Mwnt beach Beach 10.1 miles
- Richmond Park Stadium 14.1 miles
- Mynydd Preseli Mountains 14.5 miles
- St. Clears FC Stadium 14.8 miles
- Llanllyr Priory Historic site 17.4 miles
- Derry-Ormond Estate 18.7 miles
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 19.1 miles