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South Wales Miners Museum

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Our Outdoor Exhibits
The Museum was officially opened in 1976 and was the first mining museum in Wales.
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Location:
Cynonville, Afon Forest Park, Port Talbot, Neath & Port Talbot, SA13 3HG
Telephone:
01639 851833
Email:
info@swminers.co.uk
Website:
https://www.swminers.co.uk

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Facilities

  • Accessible for wheelchair users
  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Assistance Dogs Permitted
  • Car Parking
  • Cater For Groups
  • Children Welcome
  • Coach Parking
  • Dogs Accepted
  • EV-Chargers (on site)
  • Mobility Accessibility Facilities
  • On-Site café/restaurant
  • Parking (charge)
  • Pets Accepted
  • Toilets
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors
  • Visual Accessibility Facilities

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Sparky our life size model of a pit pony
Sparky our life size model of a pit pony
Port Talbot
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Glyndwr our working steam train
Glyndwr our working steam train
Port Talbot
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Some of our vast collection of miners lamps
Miners Lamps
Port Talbot
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Replica of a miners kitchen
Our miners kitchen
Port Talbot

About South Wales Miners Museum

The Museum was officially opened in 1976 and was the first mining museum in Wales. Located within the beautiful Afan Valley, just six miles from the town of Port Talbot, the museum is one of the many attractions to be found within Afan Forest Park.

A registered charity (no. 1102321), the museum is managed by a team of volunteers, dedicated to promoting the proud industrial heritage of the Afan Valley.

Visit the museum and find yourselves being taken on a historical journey back in time. Our knowledgeable guides, or handheld audio tours will take you through the working life of a South Wales miner, and the hardship that both adults and children of the time would endure.

The museum consists of both our detailed indoor "underground tour" and outdoor exhibits, which include a Blacksmith's Shop, Lamp Room and Haulage Engine House. We also have a model steam train.

Our Outdoor exhibits include a working Forge
Our Outdoor exhibits include a working Forge
Open For Guided Tours

Location

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