Parc y Scarlets Stadium
Rugby stadium in Llanelli, home of Scarlets
A regional rugby stadium in Llanelli, home to the Scarlets; visitors come for Premiership and European matches, stadium tours and occasional concerts.
Parc y Scarlets at a Glance#
Address: Stadium Way, Pemberton, Llanelli SA15 4HA, Wales, United Kingdom
Website: https://parcyscarlets.co.uk/
Admission: Varies by event; stadium events ticketed (rugby match adult tickets typically €10-€30 depending on seating)
About Parc y Scarlets#
Parc y Scarlets is a purpose-built rugby stadium in Llanelli, Wales, serving as the home ground of the regional team the Scarlets. It opened in 2008 and functions as a primary venue for professional rugby in the area.
The venue offers a single main grass pitch surrounded by covered stands with seating for spectators and corporate facilities. Matchdays feature full ticketing operations, concessions and club retail, and the stadium hosts regional matches and occasional community events.
The stadium was developed to replace Stradey Park and consolidate regional rugby fixtures into a modern facility; it began hosting competitive matches from 2008. The site has since been used continuously by the Scarlets and by local rugby organizations for home fixtures.
The ground sits on the outskirts of Llanelli in Carmarthenshire, within walking distance of the town centre and local transport links. Swansea lies to the west of Llanelli, with the stadium accessible by road from surrounding towns.
- Capacity: about 14,870 seats.
- Opened: opened in 2008 to replace the older Stradey Park as the Scarlets’ home ground.
What to See#
- Main pitch: The stadium’s playing surface and spectator seating forming the main event area where regional and club rugby matches are held; the pitch meets professional rugby dimensions used by the Scarlets.
- Training and community facilities: A small complex of training and community facilities adjacent to the stadium used by the club for academy training, community events and matchday operations.
How to Get to Parc y Scarlets#
Parc y Scarlets is in Pemberton, Llanelli. It is a short taxi or bus ride from Llanelli town centre; local buses serve the stadium on match days and parking is available on-site for drivers.
Tips for Visiting Parc y Scarlets#
- Buy match tickets in advance during major fixtures to secure decent seats.
- Check event listings for stadium tours-these are occasional and often sold through the Scarlets club website.
- Arrive early to experience local match-day culture at the club bars and food outlets.
Best Time to Visit Parc y Scarlets#
Best visited during the rugby season (autumn to spring) to catch live matches; summer is useful for tours and quieter visits.
Weather & Climate near Parc y Scarlets#
Parc y Scarlets's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 3°C to 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1054 mm/year), wettest in November.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 3° - 8° | 2° | 111 mm | overcast | 88% | 6.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
| February | Poor | 3° - 8° | 1° | 77 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.8h |
| March | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 4° | 82 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 6° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 5.1 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.7h |
| May | Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 60 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 4.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 15.4h |
| June | Good | 11° - 18° | 15° | 68 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 4.5 m/s | 1.5 very high | 16.3h |
| July | Good | 13° - 20° | 17° | 68 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.5 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.9h |
| August | Good | 13° - 20° | 17° | 85 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.5 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.4h |
| September | Good | 11° - 18° | 14° | 92 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.0 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 9° - 15° | 12° | 111 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.5h |
| November | Poor | 6° - 11° | 6° | 122 mm | overcast | 86% | 5.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.7h |
| December | Poor | 4° - 9° | 3° | 115 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.7h |