Cadw (Wales Heritage) sites near Pontardawe Parish

Neath Abbey and Gatehouse

NEATH ABBEY AND GATEHOUSE

6 miles from Pontardawe Parish

A site of power ? both religious and industrial

Carreg Cennen Castle

CARREG CENNEN CASTLE

8 miles from Pontardawe Parish

Iconic ruin offers an unforgettably romantic experience

Swansea Castle

SWANSEA CASTLE

10 miles from Pontardawe Parish

Urban remnants of a once-mighty fortress

Dinefwr Castle

DINEFWR CASTLE

11 miles from Pontardawe Parish

Much fought-over seat of the kingdom of Deheubarth

Loughor Castle

LOUGHOR CASTLE

11 miles from Pontardawe Parish

Thou shalt not cross

Dryslwyn Castle

DRYSLWYN CASTLE

13 miles from Pontardawe Parish

Fragmentary ? yet evocative ? remains of a castle laid low by conflict


No churches found in Pontardawe Parish


Pubs in Pontardawe Parish

Castle Hotel
Colliers Arms
Dillwyn Arms Hotel

The Cross, Herbert Street, Pontardawe, SA8 4EB
(01792) 863310

Prominently situated in the very centre of Pontardawe, the pub has benefited from many improvements as of 2014. As well as three star accommodation on the first floor, there is a separate restaurant and a comfortable lounge bar on the groun...
Dynevor Arms

Dynevor Terrace, Pontardawe, SA8 4HX
None

CLOSED - The following planning application to change the pub into flats has been submitted to Neath Port Talbot council on Tue 31 Aug 2021, no decision seems to have been made by 01 Feb 2023: P2021/0902 | Proposed conversion of public ho...
Ivy Bush Hotel

High Street, Pontardawe, SA8 4JN
(01792) 862370

Recently under new ownership with food offered daytime and early evening. Occasional live music. Once the home of the famous Pontardawe Folk Club. One real ale, usually from Tomos Watkin
Kitty's

6 James Street, Pontardawe, SA8 4LR
(01792) 865962

Planning Application submitted to Neath Port Talbot council on 21 Oct 2022, but withdrawn on Mon 30 Jan 2023: P2022/0894 | Change of use from public house to 6 no. flats together with new bike shed, bin enclosure, bike racks, means of encl...
Other Place

9 Ynisderw Road, Pontardawe, SA8 4EG
(01792) 862999

Now branded "Live Lounge", "Other Place" is no longer prominent. Large pub with open-plan room, with the emphasis on screening live football and rugby on TV. Reasonably priced "Street food" is served, which are familiar favourites including...
Pink Geranium

31-33 Herbert Street, Pontardawe, SA8 4EB
(01792) 862255

Busy town-centre pub, handy for the Arts Centre. The L-shaped main bar is to the right of the entrance. There is a lounge and a music room with a stage where live bands play on Friday and Saturday nights. This leads to a large covered patio...
Pontardawe Inn

123 Herbert Street, Pontardawe, SA8 4ED
(01792) 447562
pontardaweinnpub.co.uk

Now back to its best, the "Gwachel", as known locally, to be a focal point for the community. Live music features regularly in the rear bar on Friday and Saturday evenings with Welsh language bands playing once a month. The guest ales are f...
Pontardawe Jubilee Club
Royal Oak

66 Commercial Road, Rhydyfro, Pontardawe, SA8 4SL

CLOSED - It is believed the pub has been demolished (Google Street View dated Jul 2022 shows an empty building plot), and planning permission to replace it with 8 dwellings was granted by Neath Port Talbot Council in Tue 25 Mar 2008. That...
Travellers Well

76 Commercial Road, Rhydyfro, Pontardawe, SA8 4SS
07757 561568
thetravellerswell.info

Known as the Travs, it has a public bar, lounge and games area. One guest beer available, usually from Welsh microbreweries, often Mumbles. The pub is situated in a good area for walkers between the Baran and Gwrhyd mountains. Carn Llechart...
Trebanos Working Mens Club

99 Swansea Road, Trebanos, Alltwen, SA8 4BN
(01792) 862248

Trebanos Working Mens Club, Alltwen
Ynysmeudwy Arms

Ynysmeudwy Road, Pontardawe, SA8 4QJ
(01792) 869542

Family friendly pub with the emphasis on food. One real ale from the Gower brewery range