Llangennech is a vibrant, peaceful village in Carmarthenshire, perfectly positioned in South West Wales between the scenic Afon Morlais and the Loughor Estuary. Located conveniently on the A4138, it offers the ideal balance of quiet village life with easy access to both Llanelli and the M4.
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Community & Lifestyle
- Active Village Life: The village is home to the popular Llangennech RFC and a bustling Community Centre that hosts a local library, cafe, and various fitness activities.
- The Outdoors: Nature lovers can enjoy picturesque circular walks along the river or explore the ancient Troserch Woods , known for its diverse wildlife and historical coal mining remains.
Local Amenities & Services
All your daily needs are met right on Bridge Street and the surrounding village roads:
- Shops: A Co-op Food on Afon Road provides daily essentials, while BD Williams Butchers (54 Bridge St) is highly regarded for its traditional, high-quality local cuts.
- Dining: Enjoy a meal at The Bridge, an award-winning pub known for its contemporary decor and popular Sunday carvery.
- For a quick meal, the Golden River Chinese takeaway, Amys Fish bar for Fish and Chips, Aziz for an Indian and Tafarn Morlais pub are local favourites.
- Car Care: For reliable vehicle maintenance, L&I Motors on Bridge Street offers expert repairs and MOT testing.
- Transport: The village is served by its own railway station on the Heart of Wales Line, providing direct links to Swansea and Shrewsbury.
Llangennech – Below is a map to Llangennech village.
OTHER NEAR BY SHOPS – Just a short drive for us (3miles) is Parc Pemberton and Parc Trostre,these two retails parks are next door to each other. Stores include, M&S, Boots, HMV, New Look, Peacocks, Halfords, River Island, Outfit, TK Maxx, WHSmith, Laura Ashley, Quicksilver, La Senza, a selection of mobile phone stores, a Tesco Extra store and a large Asda Living store. There are also a few food outlets including Subway, Starbucks, Pizza Hut, KFC and McDonalds.
These two retail parks are a shoppers paradise and much better than most other out of town retail parks that you may have visited. They are regarded as the best in Wales, you also have Llanelli town and Swansea City with their famous markets near by.