Garnant is a village in Carmarthenshire about five miles east of Ammanford on the A474. During the early part of the 20th century it was the site of a tinplate works and several anthracite coal mines. It lies on the edge of the Black Mountain, in the westernmost part of the Brecon Beacons National Park. It has a public golf club and a new primary/junior school. Poor planning of the latter is blamed by local residents for flooding problems.
Famous people from Garnant John Cale musician, songwriter, record producer and founding member of the Velvet Underground. Jack 'Tex' Evans Ice Hockey player and coach in the NHL.
Pubs/Bars: Colliers Arms 35 Cwmamman Road Garnant Ammanford Dyfed SA18 1NH 01269 822858
Half Moon Inn Garnant Ammanford Carmarthenshire SA18 1LF 01269 825466
Raven Inn 82 Cwmamman Road Garnant Ammanford Dyfed SA18 1ND 01269 823149
Golf: Garnant Park Golf Club Dynefwr Road Garnant Ammanford Carmarthenshire SA18 2ND 01269 823365 |