Coast & Countryside

Burry Port

The town of Burry Port grew out of the industrial revolution and the export of coal to the outside world.

Burry Port Harbour has undergone many changes over the years but the biggest transformation was from an old industrial tidal harbour to a modern leisure marina as part of the Millennium Coastal Park project.

In 1927, the Harbour earned its place in the history books when Amelia Earhart landed in the estuary and became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic. Her aeroplane, Friendship, was towed into the harbour after the 20 hours and 40 minutes flight. There are reminders of the historic flight both around the Harbour and in the town.

Carmarthen Bay Power Station

This imposing building with its three huge chimneystacks became a famous local landmark at Burry Port for decades during the last century.

The coal-fired power station closed in 1983 but left a legacy of more than 200 acres of land covered in ash. An ambitious scheme to revitalise the area resulted in the beautiful community woodlands that we see today.