Neath Abbey, Neath

Name: Neath Abbey
Address: Monastery Road, Neath, SA10 7DH, United Kingdom
Telephone: 44-292-050-00200

#3 among attractions in Neath

Top attraction, Historical place, Monastery

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Neath Abbey was a Cistercian monastery, located near the present-day town of Neath in South Wales, UK. It was once the largest abbey in Wales. Substantial ruins can still be seen, and are in the care of Cadw. Tudor historian John Leland called Neath Abbey "the fairest abbey of all Wales." ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°39'39"N, 3°49'37"W

Address

Monastery RoadNeath SA10 7DH United Kingdom

Contact

44-292-050-00200

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Neath Abbey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Neath Town Hall, Neath Castle, Neath Indoor Market, Victoria Gardens.

1 miE
City hall
Neath Town Hall, Neath
25 min walk • Neath Town Hall is a municipal building in Church Place, Neath, South Wales. The town hall, which was the headquarters of Neath Borough Council, is a Grade II listed building.
1 miE
Forts and castles, Romanesque architecture
Neath Castle, Neath
27 min walk • Neath Castle is a Norman castle located in the town centre of Neath, Wales. Its construction was begun by Robert, Earl of Gloucester, the nominal Lord of Glamorgan, at a date estimated between 1114 and 1130.
0.9 miE
Shopping, Market
Neath Indoor Market, Neath
24 min walk • Neath Indoor Market is an indoor market located in the town centre of Neath, Wales. The market building dates back to 1837. It was renovated in 1904, and most recently in 1999.
1 miE
Park
Victoria Gardens, Neath
26 min walk • The Victoria Gardens is a Grade II registered park in the town centre of Neath, Wales. Neath Borough Council purchased two hectares of land in the centre of Neath in 1856 to provide an open space for the people of Neath.
1 miE
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Cinema
Gwyn Hall, Neath
26 min walk • The Gwyn Hall was previously a four-storey Victorian theatre in the town centre of Neath, Wales. Following a fire in 2007 it was substantially rebuilt, retaining its facade but moving the theatre to the ground floor, with flexible seating configurations.
0.8 miSW
Bridge
Swing Bridge, Neath
20 min walk • The Neath River Swing Bridge is a swing bridge over the River Neath, in Wales. It carried the former Rhondda and Swansea Bay Railway near Skewen.
0.6 miNE
Forts and castles
Nidum, Neath
16 min walk • Nidum is a Roman fort found in Cwrt Herbert near the town of Neath, in Wales. An Auxiliary fort first built in around 74AD from earth banks and wooden structures, it underwent a reduction in size from 3.3 to 2.3 hectares soon afterwards. It may have been garrisoned by perhaps 500 Auxiliary troops.
1 miE
Neighbourhood
District of Neath, Neath
25 min walk • Neath was one of the four local government districts of West Glamorgan, Wales from 1974 to 1996. It was formed from the municipal borough of Neath, along with all of Neath Rural District apart from Rhigos parish, which went to Cynon Valley district.
0.7 miNE
Universities and schools
Neath Port Talbot College, Neath
19 min walk • Neath Port Talbot College was a further education institution established as two campuses in Port Talbot and Neath in Wales, United Kingdom.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Neath Abbey?

Nearby attractions include Nidum, Neath (16 min walk), Neath Port Talbot College, Neath (19 min walk), Swing Bridge, Neath (20 min walk), Neath Indoor Market, Neath (24 min walk).

How to get to Neath Abbey by public transport?

The nearest stations to Neath Abbey:

Train

Skewen (22 min walk)
Neath (22 min walk)

Bus

Neath Bus Station (26 min walk)