Swansea Canal & Industrial Heritage
Where industry shaped a community.
- See how the canal powered local life
- From coal drams to engineering landmarks
- Discover what still remains today
Discover how the canal shaped life, industry and transport in the valley — from coal drams and mileposts to toll charges and engineering landmarks.
→ Explore the Swansea Canal
Outdoors, Walks & Learning
History you can walk through.
- Canal-side walks & cycle routes
- Orienteering & family-friendly activities
- A living outdoor classroom in Coed Gwilym Park
Set beside the canal in Coed Gwilym Park, the Centre connects heritage with nature, offering walks, cycling routes, orienteering and an outdoor classroom.
→ Explore the Outdoors through a History & Heritage Lens
People & Memories
Real people. Real stories. Local pride.
- From workers to innovators
- From small village to thriving community
- Stories shared by those who lived it
From midwives and inventors, to rugby referees and hospital staff, our Clydach Heritage Centre celebrates the people who shaped Swansea's Clydach, taking it from a very small community in the 1800's, to a population of over 12,000 people — and we invite you to share your own memories.
→ Share and explore memories
Visiting Us
Step into Clydach’s story — past and present.
- Discover the people who shaped the valley
- Explore real artefacts, local stories & hidden details
- Add your own memories to the collection
From midwives and inventors, to rugby referees and hospital staff, our Clydach Heritage Centre celebrates the people who shaped Swansea's Clydach, taking it from a very small community in the 1800's, to a population of over 12,000 people — and we invite you to share your own memories.
→ Share and explore Clydach memories
Support Us
Help keep Clydach’s history alive.
- Support a volunteer-led heritage centre
- Protect stories that would otherwise be lost
- Be part of something that matters locally
From midwives and inventors, to rugby referees and hospital staff, our Clydach Heritage Centre celebrates the people who shaped Swansea's Clydach, taking it from a very small community in the 1800's, to a population of over 12,000 people — and we invite you to share your own memories.
→ Get involved or support the project