Towns in Carmarthenshire
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Towns in Carmarthenshire - A brief introduction to Carmarthenshire Towns, their history, and information about attractions you should visit. Where available, the pages also contain local Accommodation Guides and Business Directories for the respective areas.
The first section are towns which we have already converted to the new site format, we will provide more information about the other towns shortly.
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 Carmarthen is the county town and administrative centre of Carmarthenshire. Having played an important role since Roman times, the town lays claim to being the oldest town in Wales. Legend has it that the wizard Merlin, known from the Arthurian Legend, was born in Carmarthen and returned to find is final resting place at Merlin's Hill.
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 Laugharne, or Talacharn, as it is known in Welsh, is a small town in Carmarthenshire, on the Taf estuary. The town is dominated by its medieval castle and it's most famous inhabitant was the poet Dylan Thomas, who lived for four years in the Boat House in Laugharne, which is now a heritage centre dedicated to his life and work. |
 St Clears (Welsh: Sanclêr) is a small town on the River Tâf in Carmarthenshire, west Wales, with a population of close to 3000 people. The town boasts a good variety of local shops including two prize winning butchers, and two craft centres. There are also several pubs some of which are notable for their food. |
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 Although being an ancient town, Kidwelly grew significantly during the industrial revolution, as did many other towns in South Wales. The town was home to a large brickworks and tinworks. Little evidence now exists of such activities since the closure of the industrial works, with the exception of Kidwelly Industrial Museum. |
 Llanelli is the largest town in Carmarthenshire and very much the industrial centre (once nicknamed 'Tinopolis' due to its role in the tinplate industry) of the county, although shopping and leisure don't come short. The Town is home to the famous 'Scarlets' Ruby team and sport is very much top of the agenda in Llanelli.
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 Whitland is a small town in Carmarthenshire, lying on the River Tâf, approximately 15 miles from Carmarthen. Whitland has a number of thriving businesses, a secondary school, and the well-known Hywel Dda interpretive centre. It is also home to a wide wide variety of sporting grounds and clubs. |
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| Town |
Details |
| Ammanford |
Busy town on the
edge of the Brecon Beacon National Park. Proud of it's coal mining heritage |
| Burry Port |
Picturesque Harbour
with views over the Estuary |
| Pembrey |
Pembrey Country
Park and beach, motor racing circuit and Cefn Sidan sands. Near to Burry
Port |
| Llandeilo |
Narrow Streets
make this an attractive and historic town. Lovely old bridge over River
Towy and numerous nearby attractions |
| Llandovery |
Upper Towy Valley
market town on edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Good walking area |
| Llanybydder |
Small market town
on River Teifi. Monthly Horse Fair. Good fishing area |
| Newcastle Emlyn |
Lively town on
River Teifi. Ruined castle, antique, crafts, covered market and theatre |
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