Country parks · South Wales
Pembrey Country Park
Pembrey Country Park is a country park on the coast of South Wales, located near the village of Pembrey, Carmarthenshire, and the town of Llanelli. Pembrey Country Park consists of some 500 acres (200
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pembrey and Burry Port · 3.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Pembrey Country Park is located in South Wales, with the nearest railway station being Pembrey and Burry Port, approximately 3.9 km away. Entry to the park is free, and it is accessible for visitors. The postcode for sat-nav is SA16 0EJ.
About
Pembrey Country Park is a country park on the coast of South Wales, located near the village of Pembrey, Carmarthenshire, and the town of Llanelli. Pembrey Country Park consists of some 500 acres (200 ha) of parkland. Its southern edge is formed by the 8 miles (13 km) long Cefn Sidan beach. The park contains visitor attractions such as ski slopes, adventure play areas, a miniature railway, and mountain bike trails. The park lies on the site of the former ROF Pembrey, which housed explosives during both WW1 and WW2. It was purposely built amongst sand dunes to act as camouflage and to protect the surrounding area against any possible explosions. The site was closed on March 1965 and the majority of the land was sold to the Forestry Commission, which was subsequently developed into its current use. Today, the only evidence remaining of the old munitions factory is its bunkers and some of the old railway tracks from the factories railway system. The park hosted the start of the 2018 Tour of Britain cycle race, featuring a peloton of riders including reigning and former Tour de France champions Geraint Thomas and Chris Froome.
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From the Wikipedia article
Pembrey Country Park is a country park on the coast of South Wales, located near the village of Pembrey, Carmarthenshire, and the town of Llanelli. Pembrey Country Park consists of some 500 acres (200 ha) of parkland. Its southern edge is formed by the 8 miles (13 km) long Cefn Sidan beach. The park contains visitor attractions such as ski slopes, adventure play areas, a miniature railway, and mountain bike trails. The park lies on the site of the former ROF Pembrey, which housed explosives during both WW1 and WW2. It was purposely built amongst sand dunes to act as camouflage and to protect the surrounding area against any possible explosions. The site was closed on March 1965 and the majority of the land was sold to the Forestry Commission, which was subsequently developed into its current use. Today, the only evidence remaining of the old munitions factory is its bunkers and some of the old railway tracks from the factories railway system. The park hosted the start of the 2018 Tour of Britain cycle race, featuring a peloton of riders including reigning and former Tour de France champions Geraint Thomas and Chris Froome.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6812, -4.3051
- District
- Carmarthenshire
- Parish
- Pembrey and Burry Port Town
- Postcode
- SA16 0EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Llanelli
- Nearest railway station
- Pembrey and Burry Port — 3.9 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Pembrey Country Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Pembrey Forest
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Le Jeune Emma
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Cefn Sidan
Beaches · 3.2 km
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pembrey Country Park?
- Pembrey Country Park is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA16 0EJ), in the parish of Pembrey and Burry Port Town.
- What is Pembrey Country Park?
- Pembrey Country Park is a country park on the coast of South Wales, located near the village of Pembrey, Carmarthenshire, and the town of Llanelli. Pembrey Country Park consists of some 500 acres (200
- How do I get to Pembrey Country Park?
- The nearest railway station is Pembrey and Burry Port, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA16 0EJ.
- Is Pembrey Country Park free to visit?
- Yes, Pembrey Country Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pembrey Country Park?
- The nearest railway station is Pembrey and Burry Port, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA16 0EJ.