Neath

Neath is a town in Glamorgan in South Wales. Understand Originally a small market town, Neath grew into a large manufacturing base for iron, steel and tinplate during the industrial revolution. The town currently has a population of around 50,000, and although it lacks any specific tourist attractions, its location near the stunning Swansea and Neath Valleys make it a convenient, if not overly inspiring, base for touring these places. Get in Get around See Neath Castle. [1]. Insubstantial ruins, but worth a look if in the area. Neath Abbey [2]. Built in 1130, it was once described as the fairest abbey in all of Wales, but now only ruins remain. Victoria Gardens in the center of town - a traditional Victorian-style park. Gnoll Country Park South Wales Miners Museum, Afan Forest Park, Cynonville. Tel:+44 1639 850-564. [3]. This museum located in the country-side near Neath provides a look at life in a South Wales colliery. Exhibits include working machinery and records of lives of local miners. Open: April-Sep 9:30AM-5PM (until 6PM at weekends). Oct-March 10:30Am-4PM (9:30AM-5PM at weekends). Admission: Adult £1.20 Do Attend a rugby game. Neath are the most successful semi-professional team in Wales. Buy Eat Drink Sleep Tan yr Eglwys Self Catering Cottages, Cilybebyll, Pontardawe, ☎ 01792 863367, [4]. 4 star upmarket self catering cottages in quiet hamlet.  edit Budget Mid range The Castle Hotel, The Parade. Tel:+44 1639 641-119. Fax:+44 1639 641-624 [5] The Blue Bell Hotel, 14 The Parade. Tel:44 1639 644-000 [6]. Centrally located with Mediterranean theme restaurant Get out Neath is part of the Swansea Bay region of Wales. See the Swansea Bay entry for more highlights of the surrounding area. Swansea and the Gower Peninsular - a thirty minute drive the 1,000 acre Margam Country Park [7] - twenty minutes by car Craig y Nos Castle in the Swansea Valley - a thirty minute drive This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!