Ferryside
This quiet fishing village is three miles from Kidwelly. On the shores of the Towy estuary, it has spectacular views of the sweep of Carmarthen Bay and Llanstephan castle
Ferryside grew on the site of a Ferryboat service, which operated across the estuary to Llanstephan. Centuries ago pilgrims would have used this route to gain access to Pembrokeshire and St. Davids.
Cockles have been picked at Ferryside for centuries and along with Laugharne have been one of the centres for cockling. The cocklebeds are now open only periodically to commercial pickers dependant on the stocks.
The River Towy Yacht Club is based in Ferryside, the sailboats adding tranquillity to the scenery.
When the railway arrived in Ferryside it became a popular resort for holidaymakers.
Ferryside has hotels, pubs and restaurants and holds a garden festival each year.
Ferryside grew on the site of a Ferryboat service, which operated across the estuary to Llanstephan. Centuries ago pilgrims would have used this route to gain access to Pembrokeshire and St. Davids.
Cockles have been picked at Ferryside for centuries and along with Laugharne have been one of the centres for cockling. The cocklebeds are now open only periodically to commercial pickers dependant on the stocks.
The River Towy Yacht Club is based in Ferryside, the sailboats adding tranquillity to the scenery.
When the railway arrived in Ferryside it became a popular resort for holidaymakers.
Ferryside has hotels, pubs and restaurants and holds a garden festival each year.
