Museums · South Wales
1940s Swansea Bay
In or near Swansea.
1940s Swansea Bay — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Swansea · 3.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
1940s Swansea Bay is a museum located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
1940s Swansea is a museum dedicated to life during World War Two, featuring a recreated 1940s street and various exhibits. Visitors can engage with history through dressing up in period clothing and watching historical news reels.
Place summary
1940s Swansea Bay is a museum located in South Wales. It offers an immersive experience reflecting life during the 1940s, showcasing the social history and culture of the era. The museum features period exhibits and recreations that provide insight into daily life during World War II.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.6223, -3.8854
- District
- Neath Port Talbot
- Parish
- Coedffranc
- Postcode
- SA1 8PX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Neath and Swansea East
- Nearest railway station
- Swansea — 3.8 km
- Opening
- "Temporarily Closed"
- Official site
- 1940sswansea.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/634986607 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is 1940s Swansea Bay?
- 1940s Swansea Bay is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA1 8PX), in the parish of Coedffranc.
- What is 1940s Swansea Bay?
- 1940s Swansea Bay — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to 1940s Swansea Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA1 8PX.
- How do I get to 1940s Swansea Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA1 8PX.