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 miles
- Llanelli Rural 20.7 miles
- Carmarthen 12.9 miles
- Haverfordwest 15.8 miles
- Milford Haven 20.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Tavernspite Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Henllanfallteg Parish 3 miles
- Eglwyscummin Parish 3.3 miles
- Lampeter Velfrey Parish 3.4 miles
- Llangynin Parish 3.5 miles
- Llanddewi Velfrey Parish 3.5 miles
- Pwll-trap Built-up area 4.1 miles
- Llanboidy Parish 4.1 miles
- Llanddowror Parish 4.4 miles
- St. Clears Built-up area 4.7 miles
- Ludchurch Built-up area 5.3 miles
- Amroth Parish 5.3 miles
Example postcodes in Whitland
SA34 0AX, SA34 0AH, SA34 0AD, SA34 0HZ, SA34 0HN, SA34 0AT, SA34 0AN, SA34 0AJ, SA34 0DA … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 61.6 miles
- Bristol Airport 86.5 miles
- Whitland Railway Station 0.2 miles
- Narberth Railway Station 5.2 miles
Hotels near Whitland Ad
- Travelodge St. Clears Carmarthen 3 4.6 miles
- The Brown's 4 7 miles
- Thyme and Beyond Hotel 4 6.9 miles
- Gower Hotel 8.4 miles
- White Mill 4 miles
- Savoy Country Inn 3 4.1 miles
- Picton-House 3.5 miles
- Hotel Plas Hyfryd 3 6 miles
- Foxes Walk - Rural Views, Rustic Charm 5.5 miles
- Manian Lodge 7.6 miles
Schools in Whitland
- Dyffryn Taf Secondary
- Llys Hywel Primary
Local points of interest
- St. Clears FC Stadium 4.9 miles
- Colby Woodland Garden Gardens 6 miles
- Tenby Harbor Harbour 10.8 miles
- Mynydd Preseli Mountains 12.2 miles
- Lydstep Beach Beach 13.2 miles
- Richmond Park Stadium 13.4 miles
- Skrinkle Haven Harbour 14.1 miles
- Park Farm (Historical) Historic site 14.1 miles
- Pembrey Forest Forest 14.2 miles
- Towyn Burrows Hill 14.3 miles
- Manorbier Beach Beach 14.7 miles
- Bridge Meadow Stadium Stadium 15.4 miles