Museums · South Wales
Oakdale Workmen's Institute
In or near St Fagans.
Oakdale Workmen's Institute — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
David Hallam-Jones — 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 · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Oakdale Workmen's Institute 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
The Oakdale Workmen's Institute is a historical building that served as a center for education and leisure for coal miners and their families in Wales. Originally built in 1917, it featured a library, reading room, and concert hall, and was a hub for various community activities and events. The Institute was relocated to St Fagans and opened to the public in 1995.
Place summary
Oakdale Workmen's Institute is a museum located in South Wales. It serves as a historical representation of the working-class community and its social history. The institute highlights the role of such establishments in the local coal mining industry.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4880, -3.2785
- District
- Cardiff
- Parish
- St. Fagans
- Postcode
- CF5 6DP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff West
- Nearest railway station
- Fairwater — 3.2 km
- Official site
- museum.wales
Sources
- osm: way/96337136 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oakdale Workmen's Institute?
- Oakdale Workmen's Institute is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF5 6DP), in the parish of St. Fagans.
- What is Oakdale Workmen's Institute?
- Oakdale Workmen's Institute — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Oakdale Workmen's Institute?
- The nearest railway station is Fairwater, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF5 6DP.
- How do I get to Oakdale Workmen's Institute?
- The nearest railway station is Fairwater, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF5 6DP.