Museums · South Wales
Pigsty
In or near St Fagans.
Pigsty — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Stephen McKay — 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 · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Pigsty 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 Pigsty is a historical building that was used to keep pigs, built around 1800 in Mid Glamorgan. It features a unique circular design to prevent pigs from escaping and showcases the importance of pigs in local culture and economy. Visitors can learn about the construction and social significance of pigsties in Welsh history.
Place summary
Pigsty is a museum located in South Wales. It showcases the historical significance of pig farming in the region. The museum features various exhibits that highlight traditional practices and the cultural impact of this agricultural sector.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4869, -3.2753
- District
- Cardiff
- Parish
- St. Fagans
- Postcode
- CF5 6DP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff West
- Nearest railway station
- Fairwater — 3 km
- Official site
- museum.wales
Sources
- osm: way/96430989 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pigsty?
- Pigsty is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF5 6DP), in the parish of St. Fagans.
- What is Pigsty?
- Pigsty — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pigsty?
- The nearest railway station is Fairwater, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF5 6DP.
- How do I get to Pigsty?
- The nearest railway station is Fairwater, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF5 6DP.