Hafod, Swansea

#100 among attractions in Swansea

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Hafod is a district of the city of Swansea, in South Wales, U.K. and lies just north of the city centre, within the Landore ward. Hafod is the home to the Hafod Copperworks, founded in 1810 and closed in 1980 which is now being developed into an industrial heritage site. ()

Coordinates: 51°38'0"N, 3°56'25"W

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Hafod – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Quadrant Shopping Centre, Liberty Stadium, Dylan Thomas Centre, Plantasia.

1.1 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Quadrant Shopping Centre, Swansea
28 min walk • The Quadrant Shopping Centre is the principal under-cover shopping centre in Swansea, Wales. The centre opened in 1979. From the 1980s to 2019 it was home to the Swansea Devil, a controversial carved wooden statue of the Devil. The centre and surrounding areas are owned by the LaSalle Investment Management.
0.7 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Liberty Stadium, Swansea
18 min walk • The Swansea.com Stadium is an all-seated sports stadium and conferencing venue located in the Landore area of Swansea, Wales. The stadium opened in 2005 and was named the Liberty Stadium.
1 miS
Dylan Thomas, Museum, Specialty museum
Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea
26 min walk • The Dylan Thomas Centre is an arts centre located in the Maritime Quarter in Swansea, Wales. It is a Grade II* listed building.
0.8 miS
Zoo, Garden, Nature and wildlife
Plantasia, Swansea
21 min walk • Plantasia is a large public hothouse, located in the Parc Tawe retail park, Swansea, Wales that opened in 1990.
0.9 miS
Forts and castles, Historical place
Swansea Castle, Swansea
23 min walk • Swansea Castle is located in the city centre of Swansea, Wales, UK. It was founded by Henry de Beaumont in 1107 as the caput of the lordship of Gower.
1.1 miS
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Mission Gallery, Swansea
30 min walk • Mission Gallery is a contemporary visual and applied arts gallery based in Swansea. The gallery hosts contemporary art, painting, installation, photography and craft.
1 miS
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Mary's Church, Swansea
26 min walk • St Mary's Collegiate and Parish Church is an Anglican church in the centre of Swansea, Wales, UK. It is considered the Civic Church of Swansea.
1.1 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Swansea Museum, Swansea
28 min walk • The Swansea Museum in Swansea, Wales, UK is the oldest museum in Wales, created for and by the Royal Institution of South Wales in 1841 to house its array of collections as well as provide research and learning facilities.
1.1 miS
Dylan Thomas, Theater, Concerts and shows
Dylan Thomas Theatre, Swansea
30 min walk • The Dylan Thomas Theatre is a theatre based in the Maritime Quarter, in the centre of the city of Swansea in Wales. The theatre officially opened under its present name in 1983, but was home to the Swansea Little Theatre from 1979.
1.1 miS
Market, Shopping
Swansea Market, Swansea
30 min walk • Swansea Market situated in the heart of Swansea city centre is the largest indoor market in Wales. The market is covered by a steel arched portal frame roof clad in steel and glass. The current market was built in 1959-1960 by Percy Thomas. Adjoining the market is the Quadrant Shopping Centre.
0.7 miS
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Swansea
18 min walk • The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery is the public art gallery of the City and County of Swansea, in Wales, United Kingdom. The gallery is situated in Alexandra Road, near Swansea railway station, opposite the old Swansea Central Library.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hafod?

Nearby attractions include St Joseph's Cathedral, Swansea (4 min walk), Hafod Copperworks, Swansea (10 min walk), Palace Theatre, Swansea (11 min walk), Morfa, Swansea (17 min walk).

How to get to Hafod by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hafod:

Bus

Brynmelin Hotel • Lines: 54 (5 min walk)
Old Cwmfelin Works • Lines: 54 (7 min walk)

Train

Swansea (14 min walk)