Llanelli Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Llanelli

Llanelli remains industrial, and is a commuter town for Swansea 10 miles east; its population in 2019 was estimated to be 26,000. Llanelli people are sometimes nicknamed "Turks", for uncertain reasons. One theory is that many Turkish sailors once called at the port on their voyages.

Top Attractions in Llanelli

Explore the best things to see and do in Llanelli:

• ★Llanelly House
• ★Machynys Peninsula Golf Club & Premier Spa
• ★Parc Howard Museum
• ★Parc y Scarlets
• ★Stepney Street
• ★Theatr Ffwrnes
• ★WWT National Wetlands Centre

Where to Eat in Llanelli

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Bryn Breakfast
• 🍴Dhamis Original Fishbar
• 🍴Jenkins Bakery
• 🍴Machynys Bar and Brasserie
• 🍴St Elli's Bay
• 🍴The Bridge

Where to Stay in Llanelli

• 🏨Best Western Diplomat Hotel
• 🏨Dan-y-Cwarre Farmhouse
• 🏨Gateway Caravan Park
• 🏨Hotel Miramar
• 🏨Llwynifan Farm
• 🏨Premier Inn Llanelli Central East

Llanelli Travel Guide Sections

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