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Hafod Copperworks

Plasmarl, Swansea SA1 2LE, United Kingdom

Hafod Copperworks
Tourist attraction
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79 reviews
8 comments
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J3Q8+H2 Plasmarl, Swansea, UK
+44 1792 602617
hafodmorfacopperworks.com
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Kieran Boast
Kieran Boast
Looks like a cool site but is a building site currently if you're considering visiting
Peter Scaddan
Peter Scaddan
Great Historic site still in its infancy for development but the passion of the volunteers is amazing. Nice by the river, also if you go to the waterfront you can take a boat trip on the "Copper Jack" and see the site from the river.
Doug Neilson
Doug Neilson
Doesn't seem to be a lot to see or do. There are some old industrial buildings but they appear to be off limits. Some sculpture and some interpretation boards, in what is otherwise an empty field. Fine for a walk around, but sadly, the many buildings are too far gone at present.
Cheryl J Holden
Cheryl J Holden
Lovely little historical site, could use more attention.
Mart W.
Mart W.
Huge expectations for planned investment. Once The Leading World's Copper Industry site so definitely worth some proper exposition. Will be brilliant to see cult Penderyn Distillery on site.

Rather than that, not much besides derelict buildings - well worth to ILLIGAL try get into for stalkers - on site to see for now.

Good views for Swansea Valley, Kiley Hill and Liberty Stadium
Peter Guy
Peter Guy
No parking, litter everywhere, picnicking tables look like they've been used as barbecues. Poor photo opportunities due to high fences. Very disappointed. As usual Swansea council ruining our heritage by not looking after our historic sites.
Paul Gratrix
Paul Gratrix
A small piece of Swansea history from a forgotten time. Gives you the smallest glimpse into the industry that once made Swansea a giant of the world.
Unfortunately completely rundown ruins now, not exactly a family day out!
Muhammad Haque
Muhammad Haque2 years ago
One of the most historic landmarks of great importance of Swansea and Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 is the Hafod-Morfa Copperworks. The remains are Grade II Listed Buildings ushering the statutory protection.

It was nice to see that the Swansea Council, Swansea University, Friends of Hafod-Morfa Copperworks and Local Community came forward to revive this treasured heritage after decades of despair! The Powerhouse & Canteen, a Grade II Listed Building, is currently undergoing restorative and preservative work as well as repurposing the building for the Visitor Centre with many unique features! Another Grade II Listed Building - former rolling mill building - currently being used as a museum - is also undergoing repurposing works to support the regeneration project!

However, It would be better and ideal to add a specific Visitor Centre for the site with café, souvenirs shops, information display, seating areas, disabled access, conference hall - it would bring more diverse visitors with children and younger audiences!

This new installation works is intrinsically involved with all the Grade II Listed Buildings in the Hafod-Morfa Copperworks! The whole site of the Hafod-Morfa Copperworks reminds us of the historic industrial past of Swansea! These are the early signs, and perhaps, only few remaining Monuments of the industrialised nation the Swansea/Wales used to be! And perhaps, a reminder of how polluted these area was and how it contributed towards the "Climate Change"!

What a mystery! What a history! Who would have thought the Morfa Road was once a vibrant busy Swansea Canal! And because of the Swansea Canal, the current towns came to existence and without this canal, Swansea might not have the industrial revolutions for which Swansea was once Known as "Copperopolis"!

It is an amazing Heritage site - full of mystery and picturesque viewpoints - River Tawe, White Rock Heritage Park across the River, Tall Chimney, Art Works, Morfa Bascule Bridge, Heritage Trails! Art Installations brought in some life to the site and it is more descriptive through the arts! A huge potential to make this one of the best walking/hiking routes in the area!

Despite the historic importance and statutory protection, the whole site looks like derelict, run-down, barren, neglected, not of importance at all! It is currently closed due to repair works! The whole site needs a makeover with appropriate signages & lightnings, interpretation display boards and a proper maintenance programme to make it a safe site to visit and enjoy the heritage!

Whole site is temporarily closed for the regeneration project! Look forward to seeing the completed work and regeneration project reviving the site which once was bustling with workers and polluted gas!
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