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 miles
- Llanelli 10.1 miles
- Llanelli Rural 8.5 miles
- Neath 23.1 miles
- Briton Ferry 23.9 miles
- Ammanford 15.4 miles
- Gorseinon 14.1 miles
- Carmarthen 6.9 miles
- Ystalyfera 23.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Kidwelly and St. Ishmael Ward 1 mile
- Ferryside Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Llansteffan Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Mynyddygarreg Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Kidwelly Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Llandyfaelog Parish 3 miles
- Llangain Parish 4.2 miles
- Trimsaran Built-up area 4.8 miles
- Llangyndeyrn Parish 4.9 miles
- Llangynog Parish 4.9 miles
- St. Clears and Llansteffan Ward 4.9 miles
- Carway Built-up area 5 miles
Example postcodes in St. Ishmael
SA17 5UN, SA17 5JP, SA17 5YJ, SA17 5JN, SA17 5TY, SA17 5UD, SA17 5UB, SA17 5SY, SA17 5YL … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 49.5 miles
- Bristol Airport 74.2 miles
- Ferryside Railway Station 1.4 miles
- Kidwelly Railway Station 2 miles
Hotels near St. Ishmael Ad
- The Brown's 4 5.4 miles
- Mansion House Llansteffan 5 2.8 miles
- Travelodge Llanelli Central 3 6.9 miles
- Spilman Hotel 3 6.9 miles
- Bunny Meadows Farmhouse 5.5 miles
- Ashburnham Hotel 3 6 miles
- Broadway Country House Hotel 4 6.2 miles
- Rose and Crown Hotel 6.8 miles
- Stradey Park Hotel 4 8.8 miles
- Broadway Country House 6.2 miles
Schools in St. Ishmael
- Ferryside Primary
Local points of interest
- Towyn Burrows Hill 4.1 miles
- Pembrey Forest Forest 4.4 miles
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 4.6 miles
- Richmond Park Stadium 7.1 miles
- St. Clears FC Stadium 7.9 miles
- Llanelli FC Stadium 9.6 miles
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 9.7 miles
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 10 miles
- Colby Woodland Garden Gardens 14.3 miles
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 16.2 miles
- Tenby Harbor Harbour 16.5 miles
- The Egypt Center Museum 18.5 miles