Llanelli

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Llanelli is a town in Carmarthenshire.

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.

  • WWT National Wetlands Centre, Llwynhendy, +44 1554 741087. A wetland nature reserve managed by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust. It is about 1 km from the town.
  • Llanelly House, Bridge Street, +44 1554 772857. M - F 09:00 - 17:00. Su 10:00 - 16:00. An Georgian townhouse built in 1714, restored in 2013 now used for events and a bistro.
  • Park Howard Museum, Felinfoel Rd. (in the grounds of Park Howard. The museum houses a collection of Llanelli Pottery, various piecs of art and material related to the history of the town.
  • Stradey Park. Home 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.

WWT National Wetlands Centre, Llwynhendy, +44 1554 741087. A wetland nature reserve managed by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust. It is about 1 km from the town.

Llanelly House, Bridge Street, +44 1554 772857. M - F 09:00 - 17:00. Su 10:00 - 16:00. An Georgian townhouse built in 1714, restored in 2013 now used for events and a bistro.

Park Howard Museum, Felinfoel Rd. (in the grounds of Park Howard. The museum houses a collection of Llanelli Pottery, various piecs of art and material related to the history of the town.

Stradey Park. Home 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, Nicklaus Avenue, Machynys, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 2DG (15 minutes from the M4 motorway, junction 48., +44 1554 744888. 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.

Machynys Peninsula Golf Club & Premier Spa, Nicklaus Avenue, Machynys, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 2DG (15 minutes from the M4 motorway, junction 48., +44 1554 744888. 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.

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

  • Parc Trostre. An 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 Pemberton. An out-of-town retail park. Morrisons, Homebase, Argos Extra.

Parc Trostre. An 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 Pemberton. An out-of-town retail park. Morrisons, Homebase, Argos Extra.

Dhamis Original Fishbar, 41-43 Station Rd, +44 1554 753275.

The Halfmoon, 71 Wern Rd, +44 1554 772626.

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

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

  • 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.

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).

[[Swansea]] and the [[Gower Peninsula]] - a 30-minute drive.