Neath Castle, Neath, West Glamorgan. Open Monday to Saturday. Opening times are seasonal. Free entry.

Details

Accessibility:

There are approximately three disability parking spaces on Old Market Street, relatively close to the castle entrance, a few yards/metres to the north east.

The other roads around the castle are either double yellow-line-marked or permit holders only. Morrisons car park makes up the western border of the castle site and there is flat access to the castle perimeter from the eastern side of the car park, but you will need to walk around the entrance on the south side to gain entry. Alternatively, there is level access to the pedestrianised shopping area of Neath at the western and southern edges of the car park, but these are slightly further from the castle. 

There are toilets available at the railway station approximately 0.3 miles south-west of the castle through the pedestrianised area.

Brief Description:

Neath Castle is a Grade II listed Norman castle ruin located in the heart of Neath and bordered by the River Neath to the north, Morrisons supermarket car park to the west, Castle Street to the south and Castle View to the east.

Robert, Earl of Gloucester / nominal Lord of Glamorgan, is said to have built the castle between 1114 and 1130 although Richard I de Grenville, Lord of Neath, also may have had a hand in its construction. It was captured, destroyed and rebuilt several times up to the late 14th century and was in use until the 17th century. Since the 18th century it has been a recreational area for the town.

Further Information:

Address:

Neath Castle, Castle View, Neath, West Glamorgan, SA11 3LU

Telephone:

Neath Town Council: 01639 642126

Email:

Administration Officer: sara.wharmby@neathtowncouncil.gov.uk

Website:

Neath Town Council: http://www.neathtowncouncil.gov.uk/Neath-TC/neath_castle-11126.aspx

Opening Hours:

October - March

Mon-Sat: 10am – 2.30pm

Sunday: CLOSED

April - September

Mon-Fri: 10am – 4pm

Saturday: 10am– 5.30pm

Sunday: CLOSED

(Closed on Bank Holidays)

Directions:

From J43 of the M4: Head north-east on the A465 for 1.5 miles. Take the A474 exit towards Neath/Castell-nedd/Pontardawe and at the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A474. At the next roundabout take the 1st exit onto Eastland Rd/B4434. Continue to the next roundabout and take the first exit (north) onto B4344 / Prince of Wales Drive.
To get to the castle itself: Take third left onto High Street (one way street) and, at the end, turn right onto Old Market Street (one way street). Follow this around to the right onto Castle Street and the castle will be on your left.
To get to the Morrisons car park: At the next roundabout take the second exit to stay on B4344. Go over the river bridge and at the next roundabout take the first exit onto B4344 / Riverside Drive. Take first left onto Riverside Drive and continue down here until you reach the car park.  The castle will be to your left (east).

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Transport:

For more travel information go to https://www.traveline.info/ or call 0871 200 22 33.

Amenities:

There are no amenities on site, but Morrisons supermarket is directly next to the castle, with public houses, shops and cafes in the local area.