Salem
in Carmarthenshire of Wales, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.917 and -4.001 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 55' 0" and W -4° 0' 3"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 05:36 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:57 am and 6:44 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Salem

Salem in Carmarthenshire (Wales) is located in United Kingdom about 168 mi (or 271 km) west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Salem is now 05:36 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports close to Salem, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Swansea Airport in a distance of 22 mi (or 35 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Blaenavon Industrial Landscape in a distance of 47 mi (or 76 km), East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Llangathen, Llansawel, Llanfynydd, Llansadwrn and Llanddarog. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 6°C / 42 °F

Morning Temperature 1°C / 34 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 40 °F
Chance of rainfall 7%
Air Humidity 100%
Air Pressure 967 hPa
Wind Speed Strong breeze with 18 km/h (11 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Rain and snow

Friday, 29th of March 2024

10°C (49 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

11°C (51 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

11°C (52 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Llangadog station

Published: February 06, 2012
Length: 16:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: mashu97

Describing my boozy journey from Dirty Mary's bridge via the Castle Hotel to Llangadog station. location: llangadog station date: 2002-07-14T13:19:12Z name: matthew tidball audio gain correction:...


Llanfynydd - Penrhos Lane (ORPA, S-N)

Published: December 13, 2014
Length: 15:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: WiltshireByways

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Country Life - Light Snow

Published: December 21, 2009
Length: 41:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: balmesh

Snow overnight, bright sunshine in the morning - perfect! Cracking good stills, some interesting movies - at least 3 tractors, some sheep, some mountains. One of tractors looks like a Case/Intern...


Llangathen - Cwmysgyfarnog Lane (ORPA, E-W)

Published: December 13, 2014
Length: 20:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: WiltshireByways

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Feeding Cattle at -15C. NewHolland TS115 plus Snow and Ice!

Published: January 07, 2010
Length: 10:12 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: balmesh

It's cold. Yes, but really cold after two weeks of frost and snow, and the cattle are glad to be inside. Sheep are still out, but they are being fed silage and they each are wearing a warm...


Hedge Cutting with Ford 5640

Published: December 21, 2009
Length: 53:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: balmesh

Here is the Guv'nor attacking his hedges with the Ford 5640 Tractor and a Bomford mounted hedge-cutter. Been a slight snowfall, and a heavy frost so everything is looking good. The scenery...


Teilo Texel sheep, Texels from South Wales.

Published: July 26, 2010
Length: 40:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: AnimaxLtd

A top UK Texel Breeder discusses his strategy for giving selenium, iodine and cobalt to optimise growth rates and fertility.


New Holland TM120 during Towy Walk - and another tractor spreading slurry!

Published: December 11, 2009
Length: 42:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: balmesh

Another fine day, another walk to the castle at Dryslwyn and more - NH Tractor on road, with scrap, it appeared. Another spreading yuk in the distance on very wet land. Hundreds of Geese...


Aberglasney Gardens

Published: October 24, 2014
Length: 52:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Aberglasney Gardens

Aberglasney Gardens is spectacularly set in the beautiful Tywi Valley of Carmarthenshire in West Wales. Open 364 days of the year this renowned plantsman's paradise has a unique Elizabethan...


Fording the Afon Sannan near Llangathen in Carmarthenshire

Published: December 13, 2014
Length: 57:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: WiltshireByways

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Llandeilo railway station

Llandeilo railway station (formerly "Landilo Junction for the Carmarthen Line") serves the small town of Llandeilo, West Wales. The station is 30¾ miles (50 km) north east of Swansea on the Heart of Wales Line. The station is located below the eastern side of the town beside the River Tywi. Dinefwr Castle is within walking distance. The station was built by the Llanelly Railway, who reached the town from the Llanelli direction in 1852.

Located at 51.885, -3.987 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Carmarthenshire, Former Great Western Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1857, Heart of Wales Line, Railway stations served by Arriva Trains Wales, DfT Category F1 stations

Battle of Cadfan

The Battle of Cadfan was fought in 1257 between English and Welsh forces. The Battle consisted of two military engagements; one at Coed Llathen and the other at Cymerau. The word Cadfan is a combination of the Welsh words 'Cad' (meaning battle) and 'fan' (meaning place/area), with 'Cadfan' directly translating to 'place of battle'.

Located at 51.884, -3.995 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battles involving England, Battles involving Wales, 1257 in Europe, 13th century in Wales, Conflicts in 1257

Dinefwr

Dinefwr was a local government district of Dyfed, Wales from 1974 to 1996. It was named after Dinefwr Castle which was the court of the House of Dinefwr and one of the three principal royal courts of Wales with Aberffraw and Shrewsbury. It was formed by the merger of the borough of Llandovery, the urban districts of Ammanford, Cwmamman and Llandeilo along with Llandeilo Rural District, from the administrative county of Carmarthenshire.

Located at 51.883, -4.013 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of Carmarthenshire, Former subdivisions of Wales, Districts of Wales abolished in 1996

Newton House, Llandeilo

Newton House is owned and maintained by the National Trust, and is situated in Dinefwr Park, also known as Dynefor Park. Within the grounds are the remains of Dinefwr Castle, which is maintained by Cadw. It lies close to the centre of the market town of Llandeilo in Carmarthenshire, South Wales. It was formerly the main residence of the Rice (Rhys) family, elevated to the English peerage as Baron (Lord) Dynevor.

Located at 51.8841, -4.0147 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Country houses in Carmarthenshire, Museums in Carmarthenshire, Historic house museums in Wales, National Trust properties in Wales, Reportedly haunted locations in Wales

Battle of Llandeilo Fawr

The Battle of Llandeilo Fawr was a battle that took place during the conquest of Wales by Edward I, at Llandeilo between an English army led by Gilbert de Clare, 6th Earl of Hertford and a south Welsh army.

Located at 51.884, -3.996 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battles involving Wales, Battles involving England, 1282 in Europe, 13th century in Wales, Conflicts in 1282, Edward I of England

Crug Farm Quarry

Crûg Farm Quarry is a Site of Special Scientific Interest close to Llandeilo in Carmarthenshire, Wales. (Grid reference SN627231). It is a limestone quarry, designated for its geological significance.

Located at 51.8895, -3.9965 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Carmarthen & Dinefwr, Quarries in Wales

Salem, Cornwall

Salem is a hamlet west of Chacewater, Cornwall, England, UK.

Located at 51.9167, -4 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hamlets in Cornwall

Ysgol Gymraeg Teilo Sant

Ysgol Gymraeg Teilo Sant is a primary school in Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales, United Kingdom.

Located at 51.8873, -3.99016 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Primary schools in Carmarthenshire