Skewen Travel Guide

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LV 72 was built in 1903 by John Crown & Sons of Sunderland for Trinity House. Her hull is made of iron and, during World War 2, she was involved in the D Day landings. She was sold out of service in 1973 to Steel Supply Co., Neath for scrapping. When sold she was the oldest vessel in the Trinity House fleet. She was later considered for conversion to a floating night club but the project did not go ahead. She is now on a mud berth on the River Neath in poor condition.
LV 72 was built in 1903 by John Crown & Sons of Sunderland for Trinity House. Her hull is made of iron and, during World War 2, she was involved in the D Day landings. She was sold out of service in 1973 to Steel Supply Co., Neath for scrapping. When sold she was the oldest vessel in the Trinity House fleet. She was later considered for conversion to a floating night club but the project did not go ahead. She is now on a mud berth on the River Neath in poor condition.
The ruins of the cistercian Neath Abbey, alongside a section of the Tennant Canal, in the Neath valley. On the right of the ruins is a ruined 17th century mansion built within the abbey ruins. The site was heavily industrialised in the 19th C, excavated in the 1920s, is now in the care of Cadw.
Skewen railway station from the west. Viewed from platform 1 looking towards Station Road bridge. This is an unstaffed station on the Swanline between Neath station and Llansamlet station.
Neath Abbey Swing Bridge The Rhondda and Swansea Bay Railway Company opened its line in 1885, but could extend the line into Swansea until this swing bridge was completed in 1894. I am grateful to the owner of Derwent Construction and his plant operator Martin for their assistance in getting this image. This is one of over 1,450 movable bridges in the British Isles that I have identified for my historical website. www.movablebridges.org.uk
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

4 out of 5
Maritime Quarter Swansea Wales
The price is ฿2,404 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿2,404
฿2,885 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (552 reviews)
Excellent all round.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Village Hotel Swansea

Village Hotel Swansea

4 out of 5
Langdon Road Swansea Wales
The price is ฿2,655 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
฿2,655
฿3,187 total
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Very nice hotel very clean and bedroom lots of space.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Village Hotel Swansea
Pencelli Hotel

Pencelli Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Pencai Terrace Treorchy Wales
The price is ฿2,584 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
฿2,584
฿3,100 total
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Treorchy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and Netflix. Popular attractions Rhondda Valley and Dare Valley Country Park are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
We had a fabulous stay at this hotel. Everything about it was lovely. The room was spotless and modern. The staff was friendly and couldn't go enough for you. Would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Pencelli Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn

The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn

3 out of 5
Pen Y Ace Inn Swansea Wales
Stay at this business-friendly holiday home in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium bedding. Popular attractions Craig-y-Nos Country Park and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (72 reviews)
The room was absolutely spotless, so comfy ! Shower was amazing even had a little warmer to warm bathroom up. Staff was amazing and the food was too notch!

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn
Cwmbach Cottages

Cwmbach Cottages

3 out of 5
Cwmbach Road Neath Wales
Stay at this golf guesthouse in Neath. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Neath Golf Club and Aberdulais Falls are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (71 reviews)
Lovely peaceful location and lodge has everything you need for a relaxing stay. We’d definitely look to stay here again when we’re next in the area. Highly recommend!

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Cwmbach Cottages
Nik The Greek

Nik The Greek

4 out of 5
9-13 Stepney Road Burry Port Wales
Stay at this aparthotel in Burry Port. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Burry Port Lighthouse and Pembrey Country Park ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (54 reviews)
Nice small cosy room that was toasty warm. Only marked it down as the milk in the little pots was just a solid mass of gloop so could not make a drink. A note on the wall advised that milk was available downstairs in the bar, which is no good if you make a first brew after the place is closed.

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Nik The Greek
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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