Seven Sisters Travel Guide

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View from Twyn Eithinog towards Hirfynydd A wet piece of ground, particularly after a couple of weeks of rain.
View from Twyn Eithinog towards Hirfynydd A wet piece of ground, particularly after a couple of weeks of rain.
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 NZ$145 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$145
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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8.8/10 Excellent! (555 reviews)
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Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Village Hotel Swansea

Village Hotel Swansea

4 out of 5
Langdon Road Swansea Wales
The price is NZ$160 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$160
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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! (1,004 reviews)
Comfortable bed, I slept really well. The room was spotless and refreshed every couple of days. Staff very helpful

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Village Hotel Swansea
The Grand Hotel Swansea

The Grand Hotel Swansea

3 out of 5
Ivey Place High Street Swansea Wales
The price is NZ$163 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$163
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (920 reviews)
Room clean and spacious

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

The Grand Hotel Swansea
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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! (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 3 Feb 2026

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! (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 25 Jan 2026

Cwmbach Cottages
Beautiful Historic Grade II Listed Georgian Town House

Beautiful Historic Grade II Listed Georgian Town House

Llandeilo Wales
Stay at this holiday 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, ...

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Beautiful Historic Grade II Listed Georgian Town House
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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