Villages · South Wales
Pontardawe
In or near Ynysforgan.
Pontardawe — a village in wales south.
Alan Hughes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Skewen · 6.8 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Place summary
Pontardawe is a village located in South Wales, within the parish of the same name. It falls under the postcode SA8. The village is characterised by its historical industrial roots and serves as a centre for local amenities and community activities. Its setting amidst the scenic landscape of the region offers a glimpse into traditional Welsh village life.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7223, -3.8502
- District
- Neath Port Talbot
- Parish
- Pontardawe
- Postcode
- SA8 4JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
- Nearest railway station
- Skewen — 6.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2640135 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Pontardawe Arts Centre
Open-air theatres · 0.3 km
Pontardawe Arts Centre
Theatres · 0.3 km
Pontardawe War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Pont ar Dawe
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
Ynysmeudwy Isaf Overbridge on Swansea Canal
Historic bridges · 0.6 km
Cwmtawe Community School
Natural landmarks · 0.8 km
Pen Alltwen
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Ynysmeudwy Ganol Overbridge on Swansea Canal
Historic bridges · 1.2 km
Llangiwg
Villages · 1.2 km
Church of Saint Ciwg
Historic churches · 1.4 km
Cilybebyll
Villages · 1.5 km
Swansea Canal
Canals · 1.7 km
Nearby
📷 5Open-air theatres · South Wales
Pontardawe Arts Centre
Pontardawe Arts Centre — a open-air theatre in wales south.
📷 3Theatres · South Wales
Pontardawe Arts Centre
Pontardawe Arts Centre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Pontardawe War Memorial
Pontardawe War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South Wales
Pont ar Dawe
Pont ar Dawe — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South Wales
Ynysmeudwy Isaf Overbridge on Swansea Canal
Ynysmeudwy Isaf Overbridge on Swansea Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South Wales
Cwmtawe Community School
Cwmtawe Community School — a school heritage in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Pontardawe
Places to stay
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📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Riverside Caravan Park
Riverside Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales south.
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📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Black Mountain Fishing and Camping
Black Mountain Fishing and Camping — a campsite in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Bagle Brook
Bagle Brook — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: burger;steak house. Brand: Beefeater.
📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Las Iguanas
Las Iguanas — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: latin american. Brand: Las Iguanas.
More places in this region
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pontardawe?
- Pontardawe is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA8 4JH), in the parish of Pontardawe.
- What is Pontardawe?
- Pontardawe — a village in wales south.
- How do I get to Pontardawe?
- The nearest railway station is Skewen, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA8 4JH.
- How do I get to Pontardawe?
- The nearest railway station is Skewen, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA8 4JH.