Aberdulais Tinworks and Waterfall
Neath, Glamorgan and Cardiff
View on Google MapsPhoto: Philip Arkinstall
About Aberdulais Tinworks and Waterfall
Marvel at Europe's most powerful electricity-generating waterwheel at this historic industrial site in Neath, where cascading falls meet fascinating tinworking heritage in a scenic valley setting.
What's nearby
- Aberdulais Falls Car Park next door
- The Royal British Legion 150m away
- Premier Welsh Blinds LTD 250m away
- Neath Calor Cylinder Distribution Centre - Closed to the public 250m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Debit cards
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
- Friday
- 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
- Saturday
- 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Fascinating history behind the falls and Tinworks. There is a guide on hand to take you around, but there are plenty of information boards at various sites of interest. The falls are quite amazing, but the upper deck was closed off due to vandalism. Perhaps there is no money left in the Trust for repairs to be carried out. Would have loved to have seen the constructions above and also the waterfall in its full glory. I still enjoyed, but if you do intend to go, you can extend your walk by visiting the twin viaducts opposite and Tenants Canal both old and newer Locks.
· via Google
I wanted to go here a few years ago but it was closed, and since then I travelled the world. I came back and noticed it was open this time and decided to explore. It’s a very interesting place. You can learn about the history of the mines here. There are ruins, a tin mill, and waterfall.
· via Google
This is a small site, but really interesting and a lovely place - painted by several 19th. C. Artists. The powerful waterful has been used to grind corn, roll tin-plate, and now generate electricity. Good parking across the road, interesting education room, sadly not the usual NT cafe, so take your own provisions.
· via Google
Lovely little distraction if you are in the area on the opening days, a ruined industrial site set in a paradisical small valley with waterfalls. An interesting insight into the history of the area. Very friendly staff.
· via Google
Visitors say this industrial heritage site features fascinating ruins, a tin mill, and a powerful waterfall, with informative displays and activities for children. They also highlight the free entry, convenient parking, and friendly, knowledgeable staff.
Some reviews mention there can be no cafe onsite.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Main Road, Aberdulais Falls, Aberdulais, Neath, SA10 8EU Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.3 / 5 (1,175 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Neath