South Wales Miners' Museum

The South Wales Miners' Museum displays mining equipment, tools, photographs, and personal artifacts documenting the coal mining industry of South Wales.

Founded in 1976, the museum preserves the heritage of mining communities that shaped industrial Britain through their work in the coal mines.

The exhibits present photographs, documents, and personal belongings that tell stories of mining families and their daily experiences underground.

The museum operates within the Afan Forest Park visitor center, which includes Cedar's Tearoom, accessible parking spaces, and mountain biking facilities.

Located at an elevation of 159 meters, the museum combines industrial heritage education with access to forest trails and outdoor recreation.

Location: Neath Port Talbot County Borough

Inception: 1976

Elevation above the sea: 159.1 m

Address: Afan Forest Park, Cynonville, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot (Castell-nedd Port Talbot) SA13 3HG Wales

Email: info@south-wales-miners-museum.co.uk

Website: http://south-wales-miners-museum.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.64179,-3.70550

Latest update: March 12, 2025 17:13