Cefn Coed Colliery Museum
Located near the village of Crynant in the Dulais Valley five
miles north of Neath, Cefn Coed Colliery Museum tells 
the story of coal
mining at Cefn Coed pit, once the deepest anthracite coal mine in
the world. Cefn Coed was one of the most dangerous coalmines in
Wales, gaining the nickname ‘The Slaughterhouse’.
The story of the thousands of men who worked at Cefn Coed and at
other pits in the anthracite coalmines of South West Wales is told
through words, pictures and artefacts throughout the museum.
The museum is home to a preserved 1927 Worsley Mesnes Horizontal
Duplex Cylinder Steam Winding engine, arguably the jewel in the
museum’s crown. Once powered by steam when the site was a working
colliery this magnificent winder is now turned over by electricity,
however its majesty never fails to impress enthusiasts the world
over.
Cefn Coed museum is also host to the Neath Historical Model
Railway Club. The club’s dedication and commitment is evident from
the constantly evolving layout celebrating the age of steam in the
Dulais Valley.
Cefn Coed Museum is open daily from April to October
Opening Times - 10.30am – 5.00pm (last admission to the
museum 4.30pm)
Group visits are welcome in the winter period prior to
arrangement.
Admission is free
For further details please ring (01639) 750556 or email:
colliery@btconnect.com
Cefn Coed Colliery Museum, Neath Road, Creunant, SA10 8SN 
Getting here:-
Bus X58/158 runs hourly from Swansea and Neath daily
At Junction 43, Exit M4 east bound. Take the
A465 signposted Aberdulais / Resolven / Brecon. Come off on slip
road signposted (A4109) Aberdulais Falls, Cefn Coed Colliery
Museum. The museum is approximately 3 miles along the Neath
Road.
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Last Updated: 23.02.2010 at 14:03