Museums · South Wales
Gwalia Stores
In or near St Fagans.
Gwalia Stores — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Alan Hughes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Fairwater · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Gwalia Stores 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.
Photo gallery
Official information
Gwalia Stores is a historical shop from Ogmore Vale, showcasing a typical grocery business from the early 20th century. Visitors can explore its various sections, including a grocery, bakery, and ironmongery, and learn about the local history and the goods that were sold. The store reflects the community's past and the evolution of retail in the area.
Place summary
Gwalia Stores is a museum located in South Wales. It showcases the history and culture of the local area, with a focus on the traditional shopkeeping practices of the early 20th century. The museum aims to preserve and interpret the heritage of the community.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4878, -3.2778
- District
- Cardiff
- Parish
- St. Fagans
- Postcode
- CF5 6DP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff West
- Nearest railway station
- Fairwater — 3.1 km
- Official site
- museum.wales
Sources
- osm: way/96337131 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gwalia Stores?
- Gwalia Stores is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF5 6DP), in the parish of St. Fagans.
- What is Gwalia Stores?
- Gwalia Stores — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gwalia Stores?
- The nearest railway station is Fairwater, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF5 6DP.
- How do I get to Gwalia Stores?
- The nearest railway station is Fairwater, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF5 6DP.