About Us
Our Vision and Mission
Our Vision
To create a thriving, inclusive place where people can live healthier lives, develop skills, grow businesses and feel connected to their community.
Our Mission
Our mission is to bring together health, wellbeing, innovation, learning and enterprise under one roof - creating the right environment for collaboration, opportunity and long term positive change for Llanelli, Carmarthenshire and beyond.
What We Do
At Canolfan Pentre Awel, you’ll find a unique mix of health, wellbeing, business and community-focused activity. Our offer includes:
- Integrated health and wellbeing services
- Flexible workspaces for businesses and innovators
- Modern fitness and leisure facilities
- Zones dedicated to research, innovation and technology
- Support for education, training and skills development
- A year round programme of community focused events
We work in partnership across the public, private and third sectors to create the right conditions for innovation to thrive. The building itself is thoughtfully designed to encourage collaboration, shared learning and connection. There’s something here for the whole community.
Our Location
Canolfan Pentre Awel is ideally located just outside Llanelli, set against Carmarthenshire’s stunning south west coastline.
The site sits alongside the Millennium Coastal Path, offering direct access to scenic walking and cycling routes, and is close to Machynys Golf Club and the Millennium Coastal Park. With strong transport links and a unique coastal setting, Pentre Awel combines accessibility with a sense of space, wellbeing and connection to nature.
Address
Canolfan Pentre Awel, Llanelli, SA15 2EZ
Our Partners
Canolfan Pentre Awel is delivered by Carmarthenshire County Council in partnership with Hywel Dda University Health Board, Further and Higher Education institutes including Cardiff University, Coleg Sir Gar, the University of Wales Trinity Saint David and Swansea University.
Our Funders
Canolfan is part-funded by the Swansea Bay City Deal and by the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund.
Meet the Team
Behind Canolfan Pentre Awel is a dedicated team committed to supporting our tenants, partners and community.
Business & Innovation Team
Supporting organisations to grow, collaborate and innovate within Pentre Awel.
Chief Operations Officer
MPullen@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Andrew Rees
Sit Facilities Manager
Business and Innovation Manager
SRudall-Jones@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Kirsten van den Hout
Business and Innovation Manager
History of the site
The Canolfan Pentre Awel site is steeped in rich history and heritage.
In 1861, the site was home to a brickworks company established by prominent figure, William Thomas, who took advantage of the area which was known for its large amounts of clay deposits. Thomas was also responsible for building the first residential block for his workers, nicknamed Brick Row.
By the late 19th Century, the site was occupied by the yards of the South Wales Tinplate Works, established by Edward Moorewood and John Rogers. The vast infrastructure dominated the area, and additional railway tracks and loading bays on the bank of the shipping channel were added to cope with the volume of goods coming from the area.
When the South Wales Works fell into disrepair by the end of the Second World War, the site was transformed into Delta Lakes. New paths were laid and roads were created-including the roundabout now seen at Delta Lakes.
How we have built on the history
Targeted intervention and investment has allowed the County Council to bring this site back into use.
'Breezy Village', Pentre Awel's namesake is based around bringing the outside in. Intentional architectural decisions were made to represent its natural surroundings, including large windows, open spaces, wooden panelling and allowing for an abundance of light to flood the space.
