Museums · South Wales
Rhaeadr Tannery
In or near St Fagans.
Rhaeadr Tannery — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Gareth James — 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
Rhaeadr Tannery 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
Heritage listing
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=13857
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Official information
Rhaeadr Tannery is a historical site that showcases the traditional process of converting hides into leather. Originally built in the late 18th century, it was the last functioning tannery in Wales, specializing in heavy leather production for boots and horse harness.
Place summary
Rhaeadr Tannery is a museum located in South Wales. It showcases the historical processes of leather production, reflecting the region's industrial heritage. The site provides insight into traditional tanning methods and the significance of the leather trade in Wales.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4872, -3.2781
- 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/96337125 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rhaeadr Tannery?
- Rhaeadr Tannery is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF5 6DP), in the parish of St. Fagans.
- What is Rhaeadr Tannery?
- Rhaeadr Tannery — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rhaeadr Tannery?
- The nearest railway station is Fairwater, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF5 6DP.
- Is Rhaeadr Tannery a listed building?
- Rhaeadr Tannery is officially recognised as II listed.
- How do I get to Rhaeadr Tannery?
- The nearest railway station is Fairwater, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF5 6DP.