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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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
$73 nightly
The price is $87 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$87 total
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Book a stay at this beach hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (552 reviews)
Excellent all round.

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Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Village Hotel Swansea

Village Hotel Swansea

4 out of 5
Langdon Road Swansea Wales
$73 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$88 total
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Very nice hotel very clean and bedroom lots of space.

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Village Hotel Swansea
Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel

Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel

3 out of 5
Cwm Taf Merthyr Tydfil Wales
$91 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Feb 11 to Feb 12
$109 total
Feb 11 - Feb 12
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Book a stay at this spa hotel in Merthyr Tydfil. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (557 reviews)
Staff really helpful hotel room was nice and clean just tied could do with a update and digital tv

Reviewed on Feb 2, 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
Book a stay at this business-friendly vacation home in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium bedding. Popular attractions Craig-y-Nos Country Park ...
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 Feb 3, 2026

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Cwmbach Cottages

Cwmbach Cottages

3 out of 5
Cwmbach Road Neath Wales
Book a stay at this golf guesthouse in Neath. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Jan 25, 2026

Cwmbach Cottages
Beautiful Historic Grade II Listed Georgian Town House

Beautiful Historic Grade II Listed Georgian Town House

Llandeilo Wales
Stay at this vacation home in Llandeilo. Enjoy a water park, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Carreg Cennen and Dinefwr Park & Castle are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (44 reviews)
Perfect for our extended family - Llandeilo is charming, with plenty of facilities within easy walking distance. There is so much to see and do in the area, within a 30-minute drive. The house is comfortable and spacious, and a relaxed place for our four children aged between 7 and 2. Best of all, ...

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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

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

Neath Abbey Ruins

You can find out about the history of Dyffryn Clydach with a trip to Neath Abbey Ruins. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this quaint area.

Neath Abbey Ruins

Gwyn Hall

Get tickets for a show at Gwyn Hall, a theater with a story to tell in Neath. Stroll along the marina in this quaint area, or check out 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

Victoria Gardens

After visiting Victoria Gardens, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Neath. Amble around this quaint area's marina and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Victoria Gardens

Things to do

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

$120
per adult
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour
Day Hike: The Eight Waterfalls Of The Brecon Beacons

Day Hike: The Eight Waterfalls Of The Brecon Beacons

$92
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

$92
per adult
Day Hike: The Brecon Beacons Amazing Six Waterfalls
From Cardiff: Hike The Amazing Six Brecon Beacons Waterfalls

From Cardiff: Hike The Amazing Six Brecon Beacons Waterfalls

$174
per adult
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$14
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Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea

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

$14
per adult
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea
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Cities near Seven Sisters

Swansea featuring a sunset, general coastal views and sailing

Swansea

Neath which includes heritage elements, building ruins and a garden

Neath

A full size derelict steam locomotive on the side of the road in the Cefn Coed colliery museum.

Crynant

Gorsedd Stones in Ystradgynlais. Located in Gorsedd Park. The Ystradgynlais History website states that the Gorsedd Stones were erected for the National Eisteddfod of Wales held in Ystradgynlais in 1954. Although the main festival was held on the rugby club fields, the Druid ceremonies which form the essential core of the tradition were held here.
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Ystradgynlais

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