Towns & cities · South Wales
Betws
Betws — village and community in Carmarthenshire, Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ammanford · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Betws in South Wales, you can reach it via the nearest railway station, Ammanford, which is 1.4 km away. The postcode for navigation is SA18 2HN. Entry to the town is free.
About
Betws is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 1,116 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 1,834 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and community in Carmarthenshire, Wales". Coordinates: 51.7870°, -3.9820°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Betws (; Welsh: Y Betws) is a small village and community on the River Amman in Carmarthenshire, Wales, some 15 miles north of Swansea; it is part of the ecclesiastical parish of Betws and Ammanford, and the urban area of Ammanford. The nearby mountain, at the western end of the Black Mountain, is named after the village, and has a large area of common land.
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Background
History
The name 'Betws' is generally thought to be derived from the Anglo-Saxon 'bed-hus' - a house of prayer, or oratory, and means "chapel" in the Welsh language. Until the 19th century, when Ammanford developed extensively, Betws was the largest village in the area. , showing Betws (later detached), Kilvey (later added), and the Town and Franchise of Swansea. The language boundary - with English to the south - is shown as a dotted line.]] Until the 13th century, Betws was part of Gower, which is now known as the county of Swansea but the old commote border of the rivers Amman and Loughor moved south and Betws has since the Acts of Union been part of Welsh-speaking Carmarthenshire. Until 1817,…
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- Coordinates
- 51.7870, -3.9820
- District
- Carmarthenshire
- Parish
- Betws
- Postcode
- SA18 2HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caerfyrddin
- Population
- 1,834
- Nearest railway station
- Ammanford — 1.4 km
- Official site
- www.ukcensusdata.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q850566 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Betws, Carmarthenshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Outcrop at north end of Betws Mountain - geograph.org.uk - 64603.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
St David's Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Ammanford Miners' Theatre
Theatres · 0.8 km
Miners' Welfare Hall
Open-air theatres · 0.8 km
Palace Theatre
Open-air theatres · 0.8 km
Poole's Pictorium
Theatres · 0.9 km
Pontamman Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.1 km
All Saints Church, Ammanford
Historic churches · 1.1 km
Gwynfryn College
Natural landmarks · 1.2 km
Gorsedd Stone Circle
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Tir y Dail house
Castles · 1.3 km
Tir-y-Dail Motte and Bailey Castle
Literary houses · 1.3 km
Pant-y-ffynnon
Villages · 2.6 km
Betws is a town located in South Wales with a population of 1,834. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,834
- Constituency
- Caerfyrddin
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Things to see in Betws
67 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Betws →
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Ammanford Miners' Theatre
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Carreg Cennen Castle
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Gorsedd Stone Circle
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📷 3Castles · South Wales
Penlle'r Castell
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Pontarddulais War Memorial
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📷 3Theatres · South Wales
Cwmamman Workmens' Hall and Institute
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Llandybie Public Memorial Hall
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📷 4Mountains & hills · South Wales
Mynydd y Betws
Mynydd y Betws — a mountain in wales-south, United Kingdom, 373 m.
📷 4Mountains & hills · South Wales
Carreg Dwfn
Carreg Dwfn — a mountain in wales-south, United Kingdom, 283 m.
📷 3Mountains & hills · South Wales
Bancbryn
Bancbryn — a mountain in wales-south, United Kingdom, 324 m.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · South Wales
Beacons Way Art Trail Stone 8
Beacons Way Art Trail Stone 8 — a public art in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Garnant Tinplate Works Memorial
Garnant Tinplate Works Memorial — a memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South Wales
All Saints Church, Ammanford
All Saints Church, Ammanford — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South Wales
St David's Parish Church
St David's Parish Church — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South Wales
St Tybie's Church, Llandybie
St Tybie's Church, Llandybie — Grade II* listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Church of St Dyfan
Church of St Dyfan — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South Wales
Pont-y-Trap
Pont-y-Trap — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South Wales
Pontamman Bridge
Pontamman Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · South Wales
St David's Parish Church
St David's Parish Church — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · South Wales
Ammanford Miners' Theatre
Ammanford Miners' Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Open-air theatres · South Wales
Miners' Welfare Hall
theatre and cinema in Ammanford, Wales, situated behind Miners Welfare Club and alongside churchyard
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Pontamman Bridge
Pontamman Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Betws
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Black Mountain Fishing and Camping
Black Mountain Fishing and Camping — a campsite in wales south.
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📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Llwynifan Farm Caravan Park
Llwynifan Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales south.
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📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Riverside Caravan Park
Riverside Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
Restaurants · South Wales
The Bridge
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The Cockleshell
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Betws?
- Betws is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA18 2HN), in the parish of Betws.
- What is Betws?
- Betws — village and community in Carmarthenshire, Wales.
- How do I get to Betws?
- The nearest railway station is Ammanford, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA18 2HN.
- Is Betws free to visit?
- Yes, Betws is free to enter.
- How do I get to Betws?
- The nearest railway station is Ammanford, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA18 2HN.