Neath Castle, Neath

Name: Neath Castle
Address: Neath, United Kingdom

#6 among attractions in Neath

Forts and castles, Romanesque architecture

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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. It is also referred to as "Granville's Castle", after Richard I de Grenville, Lord of Neath, who has also been credited with its construction. The town of Neath takes its Welsh name, "Castell-nedd", from the castle. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°39'54"N, 3°48'13"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Neath Abbey, Aberdulais Golf Range & Academy, Neath Town Hall, Aberdulais Falls.

1 miW
Historical place, Monastery
Neath Abbey, Neath
27 min walk • 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.
1.4 miNE
51°40'36"N • 3°46'37"W
Aberdulais Golf Range & Academy, Neath
36 min walk • Golf
~480 ftSW
City hall
Neath Town Hall, Neath
3 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.
1.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Aberdulais Falls, Neath
41 min walk • The Aberdulais Falls are found on the River Dulais at Aberdulais, near Neath in the county borough of Neath Port Talbot, Wales. The falls are formed as the river plunges over beds of hard Lower Pennant Sandstone just before meeting the River Neath flowing down the Vale of Neath.
~850 ftSW
Shopping, Market
Neath Indoor Market, Neath
5 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.
0.8 miE
Park
Gnoll Country Park, Neath
21 min walk • The Gnoll Country Park is a park in Wales. It is an early-18th-century landscaped garden covering over 100 acres in the Vale of Neath, in Neath Port Talbot county borough in south Wales.
~1530 ftS
Park
Victoria Gardens, Neath
8 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.
~850 ftS
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Cinema
Gwyn Hall, Neath
5 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.
0.4 miW
Forts and castles
Nidum, Neath
12 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.
~1500 ftS
Neighbourhood
District of Neath, Neath
8 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.
0.4 miW
Universities and schools
Neath Port Talbot College, Neath
11 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 Castle?

Nearby attractions include Neath Town Hall, Neath (3 min walk), Gwyn Hall, Neath (5 min walk), Neath Indoor Market, Neath (5 min walk), District of Neath, Neath (8 min walk).

How to get to Neath Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Neath Castle:

Bus

Neath Bus Station (7 min walk)

Train

Neath (7 min walk)