Neath

Neath Port Talbot

Neath is a town situated in Neath Port Talbot, Wales, on the River Neath, 7 miles (11 km) of Swansea, with a population of 19,258 in 2011. Neath Castle is a Norman castle which is located in the town centre. The Welsh Rugby Union was formed at Castle Hotel and Neath Rugby Football Club, the famous "Welsh All Blacks", play at The Gnoll. There are plans to regenerate land in and around Neath town centre with the previous civic centre to be redeveloped as a new shopping centre.

The footfall at Neath station in 2018-2019 was 826,534.
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Romantic Walks and Ideas for Valentine’s Day

Romantic Walks and Ideas for Valentine’s Day

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The Christmas fairs happening around our rail network this December

The Christmas fairs happening around our rail network this December

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Meet ‘Hope’, the girls’ rights group empowering young women in Neath Port Talbot

Meet ‘Hope’, the girls’ rights group empowering young women in Neath Port Talbot

The South West Wales Connected Community Changemakers Fund has helped to support a huge range ...
We’ve made the finals in the Community Rail Awards 2022!

We’ve made the finals in the Community Rail Awards 2022!

We’ve been shortlisted for two brilliant awards – and this is why it means so much to us.
Here’s what our Community Changemakers grants will help local groups achieve this year

Here’s what our Community Changemakers grants will help local groups achieve this year

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Five top rugby landmarks on our rail network

Five top rugby landmarks on our rail network

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Swansea Bay and West Wales Metro: what you need to know

Swansea Bay and West Wales Metro: what you need to know

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Discover art on the streets of Port Talbot

Discover art on the streets of Port Talbot

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Meet the rare species hiding in Skewen

Meet the rare species hiding in Skewen

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1,100 community rail volunteers and six local partnerships poised to play a key role in the Wales’ recovery

1,100 community rail volunteers and six local partnerships poised to play a key role in the Wales’ recovery

Members of a grassroots movement – including in Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Carmarthenshire ...
Budget boost for major valleys rail test centre warmly welcomed

Budget boost for major valleys rail test centre warmly welcomed

The announcement of the funding award in Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Budget speech today (March ...
Walking in Neath Port Talbot

Walking in Neath Port Talbot

Our rail network travels through some remarkable places, from historic towns to pretty ...