Things to do in Neath Port Talbot
Browse a few of the things to do within 20 miles of Neath Port Talbot.
The Great Outdoors in Neath Port Talbot
Embrace the beauty of nature with scenic walks, parks, and outdoor adventures for all ages.
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Coed Gawdir, Aberdulais, Neath/Port Talbot | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
An acidic pond, within an ancient woodland site under restoration.
Melincwrt Waterfalls Nature Reserve, Resolven, Neath, Port Talbot | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
Ancient upland Oak woodland, stream, and waterfalls.
Red Jacket Fen, Llandarcy, Neath/Port Talbot | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
Open water, lowland fen, and wet woodland.
Craig Cilhendre Woods, Pontardawe, Swansea | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
Craig Cilhendre is upland Oak woodland, part of which is ancient in origin, with some patches of wet woodland, situated on a steep north-facing hillside.
Blaenant y Gwyddyl, Glyneath, Neath, Port Talbot | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
Ancient upland Oak woodland, stream, and waterfalls.
Llyn Fach, Rhigos Road, Neath Port Talbot | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
The nature reserve features a large nutrient-poor glacial lake, overlooked by dramatic north-east facing cliffs and scree, dotted with rowan trees. The damp and shady outcrops, ledges and crevices provide undisturbed habitat for montane species such as Wilson’s Filmy Fern and Fir Clubmoss, and other interesting species such as Cowberry and Beech Fern.Part of the Craig y Llyn SSSI. Also includes part of the Cwm Gwrelych and Nant Llyn Fach Streams SSSI.
Wern Plemys | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
The nature reserve consists of three wildflower meadows and a large area of woodland. The nature reserve lies on the site of a former coal mine and is a wonderful example of how nature can reclaim an area.
Ystradfawr | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
This reserve, once the site of extensive coal mining, is a great example of how nature has reclaimed the landscape. It is a rich mix of wildlflower meadow, rhos pasture and young woodland. It is one of the best sites in Wales for the rare marsh fritillary butterfly.
Cae Lynden | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
Cwm Wanderers once played football on this site. It is now a nature reserve of wet tussocky grassland known as Rhos pasture. It is home to the rare marsh fritillary butterfly
Parc Slip Nature Reserve – Bridgend | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
A restored opencast site consisting of grassland, woodland, wetlands, including lakes with bird hides. Green Flag Accredited Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre.
Allt Rhongyr | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
Allt Rhongyr is within the Brecon Beacons National Park, adjacent to Craig y Rhiwarth Nature Reserve and offers dramatic views of the Tawe Valley. It features a diverse mix of limestone grassland, acidic grassland and woodland and it was once the site of an iron age hillfort.
Food and Drink in Neath Port Talbot
Discover local flavors with top-notch restaurants, cozy cafes, and unique food experiences in the area.
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The National Showcaves Centre for Wales
Voted Britain’s Finest Natural Wonder, and the winner of all major environmental and tourism awards. There are three exceptional caves to experience - Dan-yr-Ogof, Cathedral Cave and Bone Cave.
Coffee #1 | Swansea
Nestled in a quiet avenue away from the hustle and bustle of Swansea’s busy shopping centre, this bright and airy building is a great place to rest your feet for a while and re-energise with a tasty treat. Coffee#1 Swansea offers plenty of room to relax and catch your breath before heading out again for some retail therapy.
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Music in Neath Port Talbot
Enjoy live performances, local gigs, and music festivals, celebrating a range of musical genres.
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28
Mar
Tick Tock 35th Anniversary
Celebrate our 35th anniversary day rave and after party
3
Oct
The Monsters of Rock - Alive in 2025 (Sin City - SWANSEA)
Be part of an incredible story shared with over 20,000 people across the UK and Europe so far in 2023/24; a night of authentic Monster Rock anthems.
25
Oct
OMEGA NEBULA Live @ Sin City, Swansea 25/10/25
OMEGA NEBULA return this Autumn with an explosive live/electronic show, that transcends the boundaries of traditional dub and reggae.
24
Oct
Creedence Clearwater Review - Cosmo's Factory Tour
The UK's #1 Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute Show bring you the 2025 Cosmo's Factory Tour, celebrating the hits of Creedence Clearwater Revival.
27
Sep
SWEET ELECTRIC and more at Black Cat, Bridgend
Midnight Tornado presents:
Sweet Electric / James Kennedy & The Underdogs / Greyfox Conspiracy
Followed by free entry clubnight til late
22
Nov
JILTED GENERATION - a live tribute to THE PRODIGY
A BLACK CAT / LUNA LIVE LOUNGE co-promotion, bringing you an evening with JILTED GENERATION, the ultimate live tribute to THE PRODIGY
LETS RAVE
Wildlife in Neath Port Talbot
Encounter local wildlife in their natural habitats with guided tours and nature reserves.
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Bolgoed Quarry, Pontarddulais, Swansea | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
Bolgoed is an old sandstone quarry, last worked in 1955.
Killay Marsh, Dunvant, Swansea. | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
Fen, wet grassland and wet woodland. This urban nature reserve has a rich diversity of habitats which include marsh/marshy grassland and a large area of wet woodland, drier broadleaved woodland, dry neutral grassland, fen and swamp, and is the remnant of a much larger area of valley mire.
Pwll Waun Cynon – Mountain Ash | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
The site has a selection of habitats including a large pond, marsh, flood meadow, acidic Oak and Ash woodland and scrub.
Peel Wood, Oystermouth, Swansea | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
Secondary broadleaved woodland within a disused limestone quarry.
Brynna Woods and Llanharan Marsh | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
Brynna woods comprises of 38ha of secondary, and some ancient, semi-natural woodland, scrub, marshy grassland, dry grassland and ruderal habitats.
Darren Fawr | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
Darren Fawr is the largest and most spectacular of the Trust’s reserves. It consists of a steep hill-side, covered with loose, grey limestone scree, cliffs and an undulating hill-top with good views of the surrounding landscape.
Taf Fechan – Merthyr Tydfil | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
Ancient broadleaved woodlands, calcareous grasslands, river, and cliffs. Part of the Cwm Taff Fechan Woodlands SSSI, and a Local Nature Reserve.
Redley Cliff, Caswell Bay, Gower, Swansea | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
Coastal limestone headland, with secondary broadleaved woodland, scrub, and grassland. Redley Cliff lies on the limestone headland at the western end of Caswell Bay. The northern and eastern parts occupy a steep north-facing slope supporting wind-trimmed scrub woodland of Ash, Hazel, Hawthorn, and Blackthorn, with a low dense canopy and strongly calcicole field layer. The site is part of the Caswell Bay SSSI, a Scheduled Ancient Monument, and covered by a Tree Preservation Order. The site is part of the Caswell Bay SSSI, a Scheduled Ancient Monument, and covered by a Tree Preservation Order.
Coed y Bwl | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
Coed y Bwl is an ancient Ash woodland situated on the northwest side of the Alun Valley and overlies the Carboniferous limestone. The site is a notified SSSI.
Gelli-Hir Wood, Fairwood Common, Gower, Swansea | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
Mixed broadleaved and wet woodland, partly ancient, and pond. The woodland is covered by a Tree Preservation Order.
The Elizabeth and Rowe Harding Nature Reserve, Ilston, Gower, Swansea | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
Carboniferous limestone quarry, plantation, scrub, and surrounding woodland. Geological SSSI (quarry face only).
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