District of Neath, Neath

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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. ()

Coordinates: 51°39'40"N, 3°48'14"W

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District of Neath – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1 miW
Historical place, Monastery
Neath Abbey, Neath
25 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.
1.6 miNE
51°40'36"N • 3°46'37"W
Aberdulais Golf Range & Academy, Neath
41 min walk • Golf
~1110 ftN
City hall
Neath Town Hall, Neath
6 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.
~1500 ftN
Forts and castles, Romanesque architecture
Neath Castle, Neath
8 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.
~830 ftNW
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.
0.9 miE
Park
Gnoll Country Park, Neath
22 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.
~170 ftE
Park
Victoria Gardens, Neath
1 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.
~660 ftN
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Cinema
Gwyn Hall, Neath
4 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.
0.5 miNW
Forts and castles
Nidum, Neath
13 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.
0.5 miNW
Universities and schools
Neath Port Talbot College, Neath
14 min walk • Neath Port Talbot College was a further education institution established as two campuses in Port Talbot and Neath in Wales, United Kingdom.
~1790 ftNE
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
The Gnoll, Neath
9 min walk • The Gnoll in Neath, Wales is a sports ground, with a capacity of 6,000. It is used primarily for rugby union and rugby league, although it has also been used previously for association football and cricket.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to District of Neath?

Nearby attractions include Victoria Gardens, Neath (1 min walk), Gwyn Hall, Neath (4 min walk), Neath Indoor Market, Neath (5 min walk), Neath Town Hall, Neath (6 min walk).

How to get to District of Neath by public transport?

The nearest stations to District of Neath:

Bus

Neath Bus Station (2 min walk)

Train

Neath (4 min walk)