Port Talbot
United Kingdom · WalesGB
Town and community in Wales
Port Talbot is a town and community in the county borough of Neath Port Talbot, Wales, situated on the east side of Swansea Bay, approximately 8 miles (13 km) from Swansea. The Port Talbot Steelworks covers a large area of land which dominates the south east of the town. It is the largest steelworks in the United Kingdom, and one of the largest in the world, but has been under threat of closure since the 1980s. The population was 31,550 in 2021, comprising about a fifth of the 141,931 population of Neath Port Talbot.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 5,641
- Coordinates
- 51.592, -3.780
- Timezone
- Europe/London
Overview of Port Talbot
Part of Wales, United Kingdom, Port Talbot is a tiny locality. With 5,641 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Travel interests covered here include nature.
Things to do in Port Talbot
Nature in Port Talbot
(1)Our data lists Forest as nature options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Port Talbot's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Port Talbot
Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Wales first, then drive or cycle into Port Talbot. The local time zone is Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Port Talbot that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Port Talbot known for?
- Port Talbot is mainly a destination for nature, set in Wales, United Kingdom with around 5,641 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Port Talbot?
- You can plan around Forest in Port Talbot. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Port Talbot?
- Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
- Where is Port Talbot located?
- Administratively, Port Talbot sits in Wales, United Kingdom — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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