Seven Sisters

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View from Twyn Eithinog towards Hirfynydd A wet piece of ground, particularly after a couple of weeks of rain.
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View from Twyn Eithinog towards Hirfynydd A wet piece of ground, particularly after a couple of weeks of rain.
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Seven Sisters quarry
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St. Mary's church, Seven Sisters The village of Seven Sisters had always been recognised historically for its coal mining pit that was located in the middle of what was once one of the richest sources of coal in Britain, if not the world in the heart of the South Wales Coalfield. The sinking of the pit began when Miss Isobella Bevan, one of seven daughters of local coal-owner Evan Evans-Bevan cut the first sod of the colliery on Monday, March 11 1872, leading to its completion in 1875. Initially, Evans-Bevan had wanted to name the pit after his first daughter, Isobella, but reconsidered and named it after all his seven daughters, hence the name of Seven Sisters Colliery. In turn as the community grew around the colliery, it also adopted its name, Seven Sisters village. At its peak in 1945 the colliery employed over 759 men from the surrounding area. However, during the 1950s geological problems and changing economic conditions took their toll on the colliery and in 1963 the pit closed. The men who had been employed at the Seven Sisters were transferred to the nearby Blaenant Colliery, which closed in 1990. After the closure of the Seven Sisters Colliery in 1963 the site was demolished and filled in. Today the site is home to playing fields but the history of what existed in the village still remains, with the pit head winding gear sunk in the ground next to the site of the old colliery. Source; Wikipedia This church seems to date from the same era as the heyday of mining.
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

4 out of 5
Maritime Quarter Swansea Wales
The price is RM324 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
RM324
RM388 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
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! (533 reviews)
Excellent alround

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Village Hotel Swansea

Village Hotel Swansea

4 out of 5
Langdon Road Swansea Wales
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM336 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
RM336
RM403 total
22 Jan - 23 Jan
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)
Average stay , breakfast was cleared at 9 am, most hotels clear around 9:30. Your reception staff should make guests aware of this. I managed to get a cold bits thanks to help of the staff member clearing the server

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Village Hotel Swansea
Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel

Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel

3 out of 5
Cwm Taf Merthyr Tydfil Wales
The price is RM364 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
RM364
RM437 total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Merthyr Tydfil. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (545 reviews)
The staff here are wonderful! They work hard, they are knowledgeable and brilliant to talk to and always make our stay the best we get anywhere. The rooms are comfortable with good ensuite facilities and who wouldn’t want to sit back and admire the grounds. And of course the wonderful pool and surrounding ...

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel
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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! (69 reviews)
The room was ckean and comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

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! (69 reviews)
Lovely hosts,

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Cwmbach Cottages
James Place @ Dowlais

James Place @ Dowlais

3 out of 5
84 High Street Merthyr Tydfil Wales
Stay at this apartment in Merthyr Tydfil. Enjoy free parking, a computer station and an outdoor tennis court. Popular attractions Brecon Mountain Railway and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (92 reviews)
The room smells clean as you come in, always a great start. Spotlessly clean. Rooms are ensuite with a little kitchen area, all decorated differently. We had a little table to eat at as well. Chocolates and home made Welsh cakes with milk in the fridge was a nice touch. Self check in with a pin code ...

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

James Place @ Dowlais
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Popular places to visit

Henrhyd Waterfall

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Henrhyd Waterfall during your travels in Coelbren.

Henrhyd Waterfall

Neath Abbey Ruins

You can find out about the history of Dyffryn Clydach when you stop by Neath Abbey Ruins. Wander through the marina and beautiful beaches in this quaint area.

Neath Abbey Ruins

Aberdulais Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Aberdulais Falls during your travels in Aberdulais. Amble around this quaint area's marina and enjoy its lively bars.

Aberdulais Falls

Gwyn Hall

Enjoy a show at Gwyn Hall, a theatre with a story to tell in Neath. Stroll along the marina in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Gwyn Hall

Melincourt Waterfall

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Melincourt Waterfall during your travels in Clyne and Melincourt.

Melincourt Waterfall

Neath Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Blaenhonddan at Neath Golf Club. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Neath Golf Club

Things to do

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Bays Scenic Day Tour

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

RM481
per adult
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour
From Cardiff: Hike The Amazing Six Brecon Beacons Waterfalls

From Cardiff: Hike The Amazing Six Brecon Beacons Waterfalls

RM697
per adult
From Cardiff: Hike The Amazing Six Brecon Beacons Waterfalls
Day Hike: The Eight Waterfalls Of The Brecon Beacons

Day Hike: The Eight Waterfalls Of The Brecon Beacons

RM369
per adult
Day Hike: The Eight Waterfalls Of The Brecon Beacons
Day Hike: The Brecon Beacons Amazing Six Waterfalls

Day Hike: The Brecon Beacons Amazing Six Waterfalls

RM369
per adult
Day Hike: The Brecon Beacons Amazing Six Waterfalls
9 Hour Tour from Cardiff to Mumbles Three Cliffs Worms Head Gower

From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head

RM1,203
per adult
From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea

Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea

RM55
per adult
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea
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Swansea showing a marina, a sunset and sailing

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