Pembrey (Pen-bre)
Ward in Carmarthenshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.697, -4.272 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 43 02 |
| Dialling code: | 01554 (Llanelli) |
The ward covers the coastal village of Pembrey in Carmarthenshire, Wales, stretching along the sandy dunes and wide beach of Pembrey Sands and overlooking the tidal Burry Inlet. It includes Pembrey Country Park, a popular mix of woodland, trails and coastline, and is known locally for the nearby Pembrey Circuit which draws motorsport enthusiasts.
Historically the area has links to agriculture, mining and a 20th‑century airfield at RAF Pembrey; today the economy leans on tourism, outdoor recreation and commuting to nearby towns such as Llanelli and Burry Port. The community retains a coastal, village feel with a strong Welsh cultural presence and seasonal events that reflect its seaside and rural character.
Postcode districts covering Pembrey
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Llanelli 5.9 miles9.6 km
- Llanelli Rural 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Neath 19.4 miles31.3 km
- Briton Ferry 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Ammanford 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Gorseinon 10 miles16.1 km
- Carmarthen 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Ystalyfera 20.9 miles33.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Pembrey and Burry Port Town Parish 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Pembrey Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Burry Port Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Trimsaran Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Kidwelly Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Pwll Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Carway Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Hengoed Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Mynyddygarreg Built-up area 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Five Roads Built-up area 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Kidwelly and St. Ishmael Ward 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Elli Ward 4.6 miles7.4 km
Example postcodes in Pembrey
SA16 0EB, SA16 0BY, SA16 0BA, SA16 0BQ, SA16 0YR, SA16 0AE, SA16 0YQ, SA16 0EH, SA16 0YS … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 45 miles72.4 km
- Bristol Airport 70.2 miles112.9 km
- Pembrey and Burry Port Railway Station 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Kidwelly Railway Station 3.2 miles5.2 km
Hotels near Pembrey Ad
- Ashburnham Hotel 3 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Three Rivers Hotel 3 6.1 miles9.8 km
- The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant & Spa 4 5.2 miles8.3 km
- The Brown's 4 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Sessile Oak, Llanelli by Marston's Inns 6.1 miles9.9 km
- The Carpenters Arms Rooms in Broadway, Laugharne 9.7 miles15.7 km
Schools in Pembrey
- Burry Port Primary
- Glan-y-Mor School Secondary
- Parc Y Tywyn Primary
- Pembrey Primary
Local points of interest
- Towyn Burrows Hill 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Pembrey Forest Forest 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Richmond Park Stadium 11.4 miles18.3 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 11.4 miles18.3 km
- St. Clears FC Stadium 12.8 miles20.6 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 16.9 miles27.2 km