Museums Β· South Wales
Afan Forest Mining museum
Afan Forest Mining museum β a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Hywel Williams β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 hβ3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Maesteg Β· 5.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Afan Forest Mining museum 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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Place summary
Afan Forest Mining Museum is located in South Wales. This museum focuses on the region's mining heritage, showcasing the history and impact of the coal mining industry. It offers insights into the daily lives of miners and the technological advancements of the era.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.6417, -3.7055
- District
- Neath Port Talbot
- Parish
- Cymer and Glyncorrwg
- Postcode
- SA13 3HG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberafan Maesteg
- Nearest railway station
- Maesteg β 5 km
Sources
- osm: node/471928131 (ODbL)
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Where to eat & stay near Afan Forest Mining museum
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Restaurants Β· South Wales
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Afan Forest Mining museum?
- Afan Forest Mining museum is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA13 3HG), in the parish of Cymer and Glyncorrwg.
- What is Afan Forest Mining museum?
- Afan Forest Mining museum β a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Afan Forest Mining museum?
- The nearest railway station is Maesteg, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA13 3HG.
- How do I get to Afan Forest Mining museum?
- The nearest railway station is Maesteg, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA13 3HG.