Open Doors - Neath Abbey Ironworks

Neath Abbey Ironworks is situated in Cwmfelin, a cradle of industry with heritage dating back to the time of the Welsh princes before the Norman Conquest.

The Ironworks, however, made Neath Abbey famous, with its world beating steam engines, ships, locomotives and gas plants driving the Industrial Revolution across Britain and the world. It helped to make Wales the first industrial society in the world.

Its 8,000 engineering plans are in the UNESCO Memory of the World Register.

The site's blast furnaces are some of the largest masonry examples built.

There is a guided tour and talk at 2pm. 

The Friends of Neath Abbey Iron Company are putting on the Open Doors event, and there will be tea and coffee, cakes and snacks served with a pizza oven. Although the guided tour and talk is at 2pm, the Friends will be available to talk about the site all day, and they will also be able to show the ironworker's cottage which has been recently excavated. There will be stalls with souvenirs for sale.

No booking required.

Address - Neath Abbey Ironworks, New Road, Neath Abbey, Neath, SA10 7NH.
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Neath Abbey Ironworks is accessible by the lane to the side of GMF Motor Factors, opposite the Smith’s Arms on New Road, Neath Abbey, Neath, SA10 7NH on the A4230.

There is plenty of free car parking in the area.

There are bus stops nearby, and train stations in Skewen and Neath.

The site is flat, but uneven and rough. There may be difficulties for wheelchair users but it is accessible.