Museums & Galleries · Cardiff
Blaenwaun Post Office
📍 CF5 6DP
Photo: museum.wales
- Probably the smallest village post office in Wales
- See the original serving room counter and sorting room
- Small post box on the wall outside
- Wartime propaganda poster urging 'dig for victory'
- Radio repair batteries and wires still visible inside
Blaenwaun Post Office is a tiny, original village post office, said to be the smallest in Wales, originally built in 1936 near Whitland and moved to St Fagans Museum in 1992. Inside you can see the small serving room and sorting room, complete with wartime details such as a War Department Receiver, a propaganda poster urging people to 'dig for victory', and the radio-mending batteries and wires once used by postmistress Beatrice's husband Thomas. It suits visitors curious about rural wartime life and local history. Found within the Museums & Galleries at St. Fagans, Cardiff, Wales, it makes a good stop alongside the area's other historic buildings, with 48 bookable places to stay within 5 miles for those extending their visit.
Practical details
- Best for
- History enthusiasts and families interested in wartime stories
From the attraction's own website on 16 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Gift Shop
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