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National Showcaves Centre for Wales

Abercraf, Swansea SA9 1GJ, United Kingdom

National Showcaves Centre for Wales
Visitor center
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3 reviews
8 comments
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R8J7+F6 Abercraf, Swansea, UK
+44 1639 730284
showcaves.co.uk
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Marc Farmer
Marc Farmer207 days ago
A great day out which is really good value for money. The cave visits are without guidance or staff but it is easy to follow the cave route without getting lost. There are manikins in a few locations with a storyline narration, giving you a history of the cave discovery and facts about its formation. My kids did struggle a bit trying to follow the Welsh accent, as well as with the sound being a little challenging to hear for some but my wife and I had no problem.
You only require hard hats for the top, 'Bone Cave' and I really recommend you wear one (it is compulsory anyway) as the roof is low in areas and I saw many people strike their hat.
Outside there are a large number of dinosaur models of all shapes and sizes, many of them dynamic models, with signs giving information like when they existed and theories of their behaviour, etc.
The cafe has a limited menu with packet sandwiches, baked potatoes, burgers and chips and with hot drinks dispensed from a couple of machines but it was OK for a quick bite at lunch times.
The museum was excellent and had the kids entertained for a while. All the touch screens and interactive points were in excellent order, perfect working condition and really well developed for putting information across. The kids (and adults!) thought they were excellent and fun to watch.
The shire horse museum is worth a quick visit before you go. Very good for young kids as there is a play centre (we didn't use it though) and park with little zip lines. A nice little museum with an automated narrative about the times at the height of shire horse usage.
The cost of entry was reasonable considering the amount of content at the park and is well worth a visit.
Where's_Mike
Where's_Mike207 days ago
Fantastic experience visiting these show caves!
3 Caves in total located around the park as you walkthrough, with the iron age village and dinosaur path to look at along the way.
Great place for families to visit as having the model dinosaurs keep the kids entertained if they don't take to the caves too much!
There is a cafe on site if you want food, drink or a cup of tea while you're there.

Would advise that this attraction does have some areas with low head room inside some of the caves and entering one also. This attraction is also on the side of a steep hill, so walking around for some people may be difficult at times.
Paul Roberts
Paul Roberts299 days ago
Cave's are spectacular, interspersed with the largest collection of life sized dinosaurs that I've ever seen. Included in the entry fee is access to the shire horse centre with llamas, alpacas, sheep, pigs, goats and rheas ( or emus, I'm not sure which). Many of these wander freely amongst the visitors and some are welcoming of a fuss. An outdoor and indoor play area for the kids rounds of the attractions. Great day out.
Aniel Patel
Aniel Patel330 days ago
Good experience for the whole family in the heart of the Beacons.

It’s a self guided tour but it’s well planned out and you can experience at your own pace, expect a fair bit of climbing up paths between first cave and the rest.

It’s cold in the caves too, sensible clothing and footwear advised!

Nearby lots of nature walks and waterfalls to explore after you’ve spent a couple of hours in the caves and Dino trail. Cafe is decent too for a pit stop.

Watch out for mobile signal, if your using g-maps and have plugged the address in first your gps should continue to guide you, but you will lose mobile data and signal around the area so plan ahead!
Mick raymond
Mick raymond360 days ago
Amazing. I cannot find words to explain how special this place is. About £80 for five adults,. Worth every penny. The dinosaurs....do many and are moving, I have never seen such a big dinosaur display. Caves, just wow. Cathedral cave is out of this world, add the gentle classical music, lighting and thunderous water gushing from the roof...magical. my favourite place in the world to date. To finish with the petting zoo and crazy golf for free! An absolute must go.
Carlton Kmt
Carlton Kmt360 days ago
What a lovely day out. I only went down to see the caves and was greeted by dinosaurs everywhere Great! Plenty to see and investigate. The caves are amazing and historical information is given at certain points along your walk around. Outside the caves you can learn about the varied dinosaurs and how prehistoric man lived or simply relax at some of the spectacular viewing points. Well worth the visit.
Gabriella Stadler
Gabriella Stadler1 year ago
A full day outing for all 😃Three beautiful caves to explore, beautiful pathway routes to the different caves! We loved all the dinosaurs and enjoyed spending the end our day at the farm yard which is a little walk away from the caves entrance but well worth it. The farm yard also has miniature golf which was great fun 😊
Stela Caraus
Stela Caraus1 year ago
Perfect day out.Lots of thinks to see.
Organised area. Clean. Staff very friendly and kind.We call them and explain our situation and they sort out in the same day Tickets for us. The park territory are huge. Lots of signs were to go.
The caves was our first experience. We enjoyed. Caves have lights inside, pats, and signs were to go.
Is good to have warm clothes and waterproof boots 🥾 when visiting the caves.
Highly recommend!
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