Llanelli

With a population of around 45,000, Llanelli is the largest town in the county of Carmarthenshire and is on the Burry Estuary, 13 km west of the city of Swansea. Amongst other things, it is famous for its proud rugby and brewing traditions.
Llanelli is an industrial town offering two large shopping complexes: Parc Trostre, an the out-of-town shopping centre, and St. Elli in the town centre.
Although the town has a dearth of tourist attractions, its location in south Carmarthenshire makes it a possible base for visiting surrounding scenic spots such as the Millennium Coastal Path and Pembrey Country Park.

By plane

Pembrey Airport is 7 km from the town - private flights only.

By car

The town is linked to the M4 motorway via the A4138.

By bus

Llanelli is served by regular local bus services between Swansea and Carmarthen and National Express Coaches between many major UK destinations.

By train

Llanelli railway station is on Great Western Crescent south of the town centre. The station is connected to Fishguard and Swansea along the West Wales Line. The station is also on the Heart of Wales Line, which links the town to Mid Wales and Shrewsbury.

By bicycle

Llanelli is connected to the National Cycle Network from the north on NCR 43, and along the coast from the east and west on NCR 4. These routes are directly connected to the town centre via a cycle path.

Walking is the best way to get around Llanelli as it is not a large city like Swansea.

• WWT National Wetlands Centre

  phone: +44 1554 741087
  address: Llwynhendy
  A wetland nature reserve managed by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust. It is about 1 km from the town.

• Llanelly House

  phone: +44 1554 772857
  address: Bridge Street
  An Georgian townhouse built in 1714, restored in 2013 now used for events and a bistro.

• Park Howard Museum

  address: Felinfoel Rd.
  The museum houses a collection of Llanelli Pottery, various piecs of art and material related to the history of the town.

• Stradey ParkHome to the Scarlets, a professional rugby union team in the Pro12 league, that have a very strong rugby history. The Scarlets have moved to their new ground Parc y Scarlets near Pemberton, yet Stradey Park is very much the home of the Scarlets, even if they don't play there any more.

• Machynys Peninsula Golf Club & Premier Spa

  phone: +44 1554 744888
  address: Nicklaus Avenue, Machynys, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 2DG
  A picturesque course with stunning views over Carmarthen Bay and the Gower Peninsula and including 25 acres of salt and fresh water lakes. 18 holes, 7051 yds, Par 72, Standard scratch score 75. Visitors welcome. Booking required. Handicap certificate. Dress code.

Events

The town centre offers a wide range of stores with many national chains represented.

• Parc TrostreAn out-of-town retail park. M&S, JJB, Next, Boots, New look, Currys, Brantanos, Halfords, Carpet Right, Outfit, TK Maxx, Debenhams, Carphone Warehouse, First Choice Hypermarket, B&Q (one of the largest in Wales), Pets at home, Dreams and Tesco Extra, Starbucks, Pizza Hut, Subway, KFC, McDonald's, and WHSmith.

• Parc PembertonAn out-of-town retail park. Morrisons, Homebase, Argos Extra.

• Dhamis Original Fishbar

  phone: +44 1554 753275
  address: 41-43 Station Rd

• The Halfmoon

  phone: +44 1554 772626
  address: 71 Wern Rd

There are numerous pubs in Llanelli. The main clubs and bars for the younger generations are Tom Peppers, and Le Caprice, and there are tens of other pubs that would be frequented by the local crowd, especially on a Friday and Saturday night.

• Felinfoel brewery

  phone: +44 1554 773357
  address: Farmers Row
  The famous brewery is in the village of Felinfoel 1 mile N of the town. Try the Double Dragon draught.

• Trepartridge Cottage

  address: Trimsaran Road
  Self catering cottage sleeps 6 quiet location yet within short distance to llanelli, new Ffos Las racecourse, Pembrey country park. Short breaks, dogs welcome, ample parking.

• Millennium Quay Self-Catering Apartment

  address: Llanelli

• Llwynifan Farm

  phone: +44 1554 820420
  address: Llangennech
  Caravan site.

• Dan-y-Cwarre Farmhouse

  phone: +44 1269 860187
  address: Five Roads
  This 3-star self-catering farmhouse sleeping 20 is in the village of Five Roads. Free Wi-Fi, ample off road parking, cycle/kit storage. 10 minutes from coast, overlooking Ffos Las Racecourse. Weekend bookings available.

• Gateway Caravan Park

  address: Bynea
  On the Millennium Coast overlooking the Burry Inlet in south Carmarthenshire between Swansea and Llanelli.

• Southmead Guesthouse

  address: 72 Queen Victoria Road

• The Waun Wyllt Inn

  address: Horeb Road, Five Roads

• Hotel Miramar

  phone: +44 1554 754726
  address: 156/158 Station Road

• Premier Inn Llanelli Central East

  phone: +44 8708 506392
  address: Llandafen Road

• Stradey Park Hotel

  phone: +44 1554 758171
  address: Furnace
  An independently owned 4-star Visit Wales-assessed hotel. Samphires Restaurant on-site, an upmarket Welsh/British restaurant.

• Best Western Diplomat Hotel

  address: Felinfoel

• The Millennium Coastal Path - a path that runs along the 21 km of coastline from Loughor to Pembrey. It offers panoramic views of the Gower Peninsula and traffic-free cycling opportunities.
• Pembrey Country Park - a 2 km² (500 acres) of parkland situated on the outskirts of the town; it includes the 13-km-long Cefn Sidan Beach. Near Burry Port
• Kidwelly Castle, Kidwelly. (approx. 16 km/10 miles west of Llanelli).
• Burry Port Marina (approx. 8 km/5 miles west of Llanelli).
• National Botanic Garden of Wales (approx. 16 km/10 miles north of Llanelli) near Carmarthen.
• Swansea and the Gower Peninsula - a 30-minute drive.