Tan-y-groes (or Tanygroes[1]) is a hamlet in the community of Penbryn, Ceredigion, Wales, which is 11 km (7 mi) east of Cardigan on the A487 trunk road. Tan-y-groes is represented in the Senedd by Elin Jones (Plaid Cymru) and the Member of Parliament is Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru).[2][3]
| Tan-y-groes | |
|---|---|
  Tan-y-groes Location within Ceredigion | |
| OS grid reference | SN 2854 4936 |
| • Cardiff | 71.9 mi (115.7 km) |
| • London | 191.8 mi (308.7 km) |
| Community | |
| Principal area | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Cardigan |
| Postcode district | SA43 |
| Police | Dyfed-Powys |
| Fire | Mid and West Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| UK Parliament | |
| Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament | |
Etymology
The name derives from the Welsh language and means "under the cross".
Internal Fire Museum of Power
The Internal Fire Museum of Power in Tan-y-groes displays a collection of internal combustion engines and steam engines, many of which are operational.[4]
Distillery
The 'In the Welsh Wind' distillery in Tan-y-groes makes gin, whisky and other spirits. It was established in 2018 and in 2021 received permission to extend and develop its building.[5][6]