Whitland (Hendy-Gwyn)
Built-up area in Carmarthenshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.818, -4.608 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 20 16 |
| Population: | 1,514 |
| Dialling code: | 01994 (St Clears) |
Whitland is a small market town in Carmarthenshire in west Wales, sitting in a landscape of rolling farmland close to the Pembrokeshire border. Historically it grew as an agricultural centre and as a railway junction serving west Wales, and the town still feels rural and practical, with local shops, light industry and a strong commuting link to larger towns nearby.
Whitland is best known for the ruins of Whitland Abbey, a Cistercian foundation, and for its traditional association with the so‑called "Council of Whitland" and the codification of Welsh law under Hywel Dda - a claim that blends history and local legend. The community remains quite Welsh‑speaking and lively, with local sports clubs, events and a countryside character that reflects its long agricultural and ecclesiastical heritage.
Postcode districts covering Whitland
Most populated places nearby
- Llanelli 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Llanelli Rural 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Carmarthen 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Haverfordwest 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Milford Haven 20.3 miles32.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Tavernspite Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Henllanfallteg Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Eglwyscummin Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Lampeter Velfrey Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Llangynin Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Llanddewi Velfrey Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Pwll-trap Built-up area 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Llanboidy Parish 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Llanddowror Parish 4.4 miles7 km
- St. Clears Built-up area 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Ludchurch Built-up area 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Amroth Parish 5.3 miles8.6 km
Example postcodes in Whitland
SA34 0JF, SA34 0QD, SA34 0AX, SA34 0WG, SA34 0AN, SA34 0QE, SA34 0AG, SA34 0HP, SA34 0QL … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 61.6 miles99.1 km
- Bristol Airport 86.5 miles139.2 km
- Whitland Railway Station 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Narberth Railway Station 5.2 miles8.4 km
Hotels near Whitland Ad
- Picton-House 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Grove of Narberth 5 7 miles11.3 km
- Primrose - 1 Bedroom Cottage - Llanteg 3 4.1 miles6.6 km
- The Brown's 4 7 miles11.3 km
- Plas Hyfryd Hotel 3 6 miles9.6 km
- The Carpenters Arms Rooms in Broadway, Laugharne 6.9 miles11.1 km
- St Brides Spa Hotel & Village Apartments 4 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Merlewood Hotel 2 8.5 miles13.7 km
Schools in Whitland
- Dyffryn Taf Secondary
- Llys Hywel Primary
Local points of interest
- St. Clears FC Stadium 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Colby Woodland Garden Gardens 6 miles9.7 km
- Tenby Harbor Harbour 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Mynydd Preseli Mountains 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Lydstep Beach Beach 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Richmond Park Stadium 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Skrinkle Haven Harbour 14.1 miles22.6 km
- Park Farm (Historical) Historic site 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Pembrey Forest Forest 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Towyn Burrows Hill 14.3 miles23 km
- Manorbier Beach Beach 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Bridge Meadow Stadium Stadium 15.4 miles24.7 km