St. Ishmael
Parish in Carmarthenshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.76, -4.338 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 38 09 |
St. Ishmael is a small coastal community in Carmarthenshire, lying on the northern edge of Carmarthen Bay and encompassing the characterful villages of Ferryside and Llansaint. The area is a mix of low-lying farmland, estuary mudflats and a modest seaside settlement, giving it a strong sense of place where maritime views and agricultural life sit side by side.
There’s a quiet historic feel here - a medieval church dedicated to the local saint, a history of coastal trade and fishing, and traditional cottages around village greens. Economically it remains largely rural with much farming, complemented by commuter links via the station at Ferryside, plus seasonal visitors drawn by birdlife on the estuary and the coastal scenery. Community life is small-scale but active, with local events and a steady flow of walkers enjoying the shore and lanes.
Postcode districts covering St. Ishmael
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 19 miles30.6 km
- Llanelli 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Llanelli Rural 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Neath 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Briton Ferry 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Ammanford 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Gorseinon 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Carmarthen 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Ystalyfera 23.3 miles37.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Kidwelly and St. Ishmael Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Ferryside Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Llansteffan Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Mynyddygarreg Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Kidwelly Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Llandyfaelog Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Llangain Parish 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Trimsaran Built-up area 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Llangyndeyrn Parish 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Llangynog Parish 4.9 miles7.9 km
- St. Clears and Llansteffan Ward 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Carway Built-up area 5 miles8.1 km
Example postcodes in St. Ishmael
SA17 5TH, SA17 5SN, SA17 5YD, SA17 5SS, SA17 5EX, SA17 5RP, SA17 5UF, SA17 5YB, SA17 5UR … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 49.5 miles79.7 km
- Bristol Airport 74.2 miles119.5 km
- Ferryside Railway Station 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Kidwelly Railway Station 2 miles3.2 km
Hotels near St. Ishmael Ad
- Three Rivers Hotel 3 1.5 miles2.4 km
- The Brown's 4 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Spilman Hotel 3 6.9 miles11 km
- The Carpenters Arms Rooms in Broadway, Laugharne 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Ashburnham Hotel 3 6 miles9.7 km
- The Rose and Crown Hotel 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Falcon Hotel 3 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Picton-House 8.7 miles14 km
- The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant & Spa 4 9.2 miles14.7 km
- The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel by Compass Hospitality 3 6.9 miles11 km
Schools in St. Ishmael
- Ferryside Primary
Local points of interest
- Towyn Burrows Hill 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Pembrey Forest Forest 4.4 miles7 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Richmond Park Stadium 7.1 miles11.4 km
- St. Clears FC Stadium 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 9.7 miles15.6 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 10 miles16 km
- Colby Woodland Garden Gardens 14.3 miles23 km
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Tenby Harbor Harbour 16.5 miles26.6 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 18.5 miles29.8 km