Tumble (Y Tymbl)
Built-up area in Carmarthenshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.79, -4.127 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 53 12 |
| Population: | 4,040 |
| Dialling code: | 01269 (Ammanford) |
Tumble is a former coal‑mining village in Carmarthenshire, Wales, sitting on the rim of the Gwendraeth valley between Llanelli and Ammanford. It grew up in the 19th and early 20th centuries around the pits and rail links that served the South Wales coalfield, and the landscape still shows that industrial past against rolling farmland and popular walking and cycling routes.
Today Tumble is largely a residential and commuter community with a strong local identity: chapels, pubs and a thriving rugby club reflect its tight social fabric and sporting tradition. The local economy is mixed, with small businesses and people travelling to nearby towns for work, while community events and a proud heritage keep the village character distinct.
Postcode districts covering Tumble
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 13.6 miles
- Llanelli 7.2 miles
- Llanelli Rural 5.4 miles
- Neath 15.7 miles
- Briton Ferry 17.3 miles
- Ammanford 6.3 miles
- Maesteg 23.6 miles
- Gorseinon 9.2 miles
- Carmarthen 9.2 miles
- Ystalyfera 14.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Cefneithin Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Gorslas Parish 1.6 miles
- Foelgastell Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Pontyberem Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Llanddarog Parish 2.3 miles
- Llannon Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Bancffosfelen Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Pen-y-groes and Gorslas Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Penygroes Ward 3.5 miles
- Pont Henri Built-up area 3.9 miles
- Llanarthney Parish 4.2 miles
- Saron Built-up area 4.3 miles
Example postcodes in Tumble
SA14 6ED, SA15 5AT, SA14 6LE, SA14 6ES, SA14 7AR, SA14 7BE, SA14 6LG, SA14 6HU, SA14 6LB … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 43.3 miles
- Bristol Airport 66.7 miles
- Ammanford Railway Station 5.6 miles
- Pantyffynnon Railway Station 5.6 miles
Hotels near Tumble Ad
- Travelodge Llanelli Cross Hands 3 1.9 miles
- Travelodge Llanelli Central 3 3.8 miles
- Stradey Park Hotel 4 7 miles
- Sessile Oak, Llanelli by Marston's Inns 7.8 miles
- The Fountain Inn 7.1 miles
- The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant & Spa 4 6.6 miles
- Thomas Arms Hotel 3 7.4 miles
- Travelodge Swansea M4 3 9.5 miles
- Spilman Hotel 3 8.8 miles
- Premier Inn Llanelli Central East 3 7.4 miles
Schools in Tumble
- Y Tymbl Primary
- Ysgol Gymraeg Llechyfedach Primary
Local points of interest
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 3.7 miles
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 6.3 miles
- Llanelli FC Stadium 7.4 miles
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 7.4 miles
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 8 miles
- Richmond Park Stadium 8.9 miles
- Towyn Burrows Hill 10.8 miles
- Pembrey Forest Forest 11.1 miles
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 13.2 miles
- The Egypt Center Museum 14 miles
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 14.4 miles
- St. Clears FC Stadium 15.8 miles