Merlin's Bridge
Parish in Pembrokeshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.785, -4.973 |
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| OS grid ref: | SM 95 13 |
| Dialling code: | 01646 (Milford Haven) |
Merlin's Bridge is a small village and parish just to the south of the county town Haverfordwest in Pembrokeshire, sitting close to the estuarine reaches of the Western Cleddau. It feels like a suburban neighbourhood of Haverfordwest but retains a neat village atmosphere and is within easy driving distance of the Pembrokeshire coast and the county’s rural landscapes.
The area is largely residential with local shops, a primary school and an active community life centred on sports clubs and a village hall; there’s a long-standing local football side that carries the place name. The placename is often thought to recall a mill rather than Merlin the wizard, and the community’s strong ties to Haverfordwest mean residents draw on the town for work and services while keeping a distinctly local identity.
Postcode districts covering Merlin's Bridge
Most populated places nearby
- Haverfordwest 2 miles3.2 km
- Milford Haven 6.4 miles10.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Merlin's Bridge Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Haverfordwest: Priory Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Haverfordwest: Portfield Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Haverfordwest: Castle Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Freystrop Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Haverfordwest: Garth Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Haverfordwest: Prendergast Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Haverfordwest Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Johnston Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Hook Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Tiers Cross Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Crundale Built-up area 3 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Merlin's Bridge
SA61 1NN, SA61 1XJ, SA61 1LL, SA61 1XE, SA61 1HN, SA61 1LH, SA61 1LE, SA61 1LR, SA61 1JX … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 74.9 miles120.5 km
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 92.9 miles149.5 km
- Haverfordwest Railway Station 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Johnston Railway Station 2.2 miles3.5 km
Hotels near Merlin's Bridge Ad
- The Windsor 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Hotel Mariners 3 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Tŷ Milford Waterfront 4 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Grove of Narberth 5 9 miles14.5 km
- The Lord Nelson Hotel 3 5.7 miles9.2 km
- The County Hotel 3 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Old Kings Arms Hotel 3 7.9 miles12.7 km
- The Dial Inn 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Beggars Reach Hotel 3 5.4 miles8.7 km
- The Dolphin Hotel & Restaurant 6.5 miles10.4 km
Schools in Merlin's Bridge
- St Marks Church in Wales VA School Primary
Local points of interest
- Haverfordwest County Stadium 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Bridge Meadow Stadium Stadium 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Port of Milford Haven Harbour 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Milford Haven Harbour 6.7 miles10.9 km
- Park Farm (Historical) Historic site 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Manorbier Beach Beach 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Broad Haven South Beach Beach 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Lydstep Beach Beach 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Skrinkle Haven Harbour 13 miles20.9 km
- Colby Woodland Garden Gardens 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Caerfai Beach Beach 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Tenby Harbor Harbour 14.1 miles22.7 km