Burry Port

Historically, Burry Port was founded upon its ability to ship coal from the Gwendraeth mines out by sea. As the coal mines shut, the harbour was renovated and is now a marina for small leisure craft. The focal point of the harbour is the lighthouse, which was built in 1842 and is different from any other British lighthouse.

Regular trains and buses in both directions from Llanelli and Carmarthen.

• Pembrey Airport

  phone: +44 1554 891534
  small airport with a few charter flights.

• Burry Port LighthouseBuilt in the 1830s, restored 1996

• The harbour

• The beach - Bay bacha small beach off the beaten path

• Ashburnham Golf Course

  phone: +44 1554 832269
  address: Cliff Terrace
  championship standard

• Cefn Sidan beach

  address: Pembrey Country Park
  Blue Flag beach

• Pembrey Country ParkContains a training slope and a 120m main slope. There is a visitor centre which hires out and sells skiing equipment and skiing lessons are provided. Also riding centre, adventure play areas and mountain bike trails

• Pembrey AirportLocal leisure flights and chartered flights to UK and Europe.

• Pembrey Circuit

  phone: +44 1554 891042
  address: Cefn Sidan
  a racing circuit that is deemed to be the home of Welsh motorsport. Has held the British Touring Car Championship twice and has been popular with F1 testing. Sometimes has monster truck rallies and other events. Several car, motorbike and truck racing events are held every year at the circuit. A driving school operates on a number of dates during the summer.

• Cyclealong the Millennium Coastal Path, a car free cycle path running from Llanelli to Kidwelly

• Fisheither off the many great places on the coast or off a boat

• Get Drunkthe favourite pastime of the locals, there are many pubs and restaurants locally

• WalkingThe local area is fantastic for walking and is suitable for those that enjoy a quick stroll through to those looking for a more energetic ramble. The leisure park is runs alongside a purpose built cycle / foot path that runs from Loughor Bridge right through to Kidwelly. The path is traffic free and is generally flat. The nearby Country Park at Pembrey has many miles of forest pathways which make for a great hike.

• Boat TripsFishing & pleasure boat trips are available from Burry Port harbour.

• Land YachtingThe flat expanse of seven miles of sand make an ideal venue for land yachting and associated sports such as parakarts, land boarding and speed sailors. For safety and insurance purposes the use of the beach is restricted to members of the Carmarthenshire Land Sailing Club, but membership fees are very reasonable.

• Jet SkiingJet Skiing is a popular activity in the summer months in the Burry Inlet throughout the summer months. The slipways at Burry Port harbour provide easy access to the water and the waves breaking off the sandbanks provide a great opportunity for high speed thrills. Contact Phill at Shoreline reception for more information on local Jet Skiing.

Events

• Burry Port Carnival - Once a year Burry Port Carnvial is held. It features many different fair rides and activities for the kids and younger ones, and has live music and beer tents for the adults.

• Laurians Fish Bar

  phone: +44 1554 834670
  address: 26 Station Road
  an award winning fish bar, that is regularly voted as one of the top 100 chip shops in the UK. Try the battered rissoles- a South Welsh specialty.

You will never go thirsty in Burry Port as there is a pub on virtually every corner.

• Caulfields

  phone: +44 1554 832288
  address: 11 Station Road
  is probably the best pub in town, it has value-for-money food, lively atmosphere most days, good craic, and friendly bar staff.

• The Hope and Anchor

  phone: +44 1554 834144
  address: 12 Stepney Road
  nice meals and is lively on the weekends particularly. Very popular with the darts crowd, and sometimes has live music at weekends.

• The Coasting Pilot Inn

  address: 1 Bridge Street

• The Ashburnham Hotel

  phone: +1 1554 834455
  address: Ashburnham Road, Pembrey
  if you don't mind splurging a little bit, then this would be a great restaurant for you

• Shoreline Caravan Park

  phone: +44 1554 832657
  A caravan park, with plenty of amenities located right on the coast.

• Pembrey Country Park Caravan Club Site

• Adeline Guest House

  address: 5 Randall Square Pembrey

• Four Seasons Guest House

  address: 62, Gwscwm Road, Pembrey

• Harbour House

  address: The Harbour Burry Port

• Ffos Las Horse Race Course, Trimsaran near Kidwelly
• The beautiful Gower Peninsula is the United Kingdom's first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Located in Swansea, the peninsular is famous for its stunning coastal scenery, wide sandy beaches and medieval castles. Llangennith, in particular, is very popular with surfers and is considered to be one of the best surf areas in the UK. A 40-50 minute drive from Burry Port.