Museums & Galleries · Swansea and Gower
1940s Swansea Bay
📍 SA1 8QA
Photo: Ben Brooksbank (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Walk through a recreated 1940s street
- Watch wartime news reels from start to end of war
- Dress up in 1940s period clothing
- View exhibits on WWII Home Front life
- Gift shop located at the entrance
1940s Swansea is a museum dedicated to World War Two, where you can walk through a recreated 1940s street, watch wartime news reels, dress up in period clothing, and browse exhibits on Home Front life. It's dog friendly, with teas, coffees and a gift shop at the entrance, and has traditionally welcomed small groups such as care homes and community clubs. Please note the attraction is currently closed and not taking any bookings. If you're exploring the area, it sits in Coedffranc, Neath Port Talbot, with Swansea station 2.4 miles away and Swansea Bay beach 3.3 miles away, and there are 22 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Open
- Currently closed and not taking bookings
- Dogs
- Dog friendly
- Booking
- No bookings currently accepted
- Best for
- Small groups such as care homes and community clubs
From the attraction's own website on 28 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
- ✓ Indoor Areas
- ✓ Pet Friendly
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