Visit Leicester House — Glynneath, Waterfall Country

14 High Street

Where to Find Us

Leicester House14 High StreetGlynneathNeath Port TalbotSA11 5BUhello@leicester-house.com

Open: Tuesday – Sunday, 8:30am – 7:30pm
Closed Mondays
Kitchen: Tuesday – Sunday
Breakfast 9am – 1pm · Lunch 1pm – 3.30pm
Friday & Saturday lunch to 5pm
Bar: Last orders 7pm

Leicester House is on Glynneath’s main High Street — the A4109 running through the centre of the town. There is on-street parking along High Street and a large free car park two minutes’ walk away, opposite the building behind the shops.

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Before You Come

Good to Know

Step-free access — level entry through the front door, past the mural, with walkways wide enough for wheelchairs and prams.
Accessible toilet — one large single toilet, disabled-friendly.
Two entrances — one at the front of the building and one at the side.
High chairs — available for little ones; just ask at the counter.
Dogs welcome — bring your walking companion.
Live sport — three screens with Sky Sports for football, rugby and the big occasions.
Free Wi-Fi — superfast, throughout the building; the password is on the menu on your table.
Parking — on-street along High Street, plus a large free car park two minutes’ walk away, opposite the building behind the shops.

Directions

Getting Here

By Car

Glynneath sits on the A4109 in the Vale of Neath, just off the A465 Heads of the Valleys road — one of the main east–west routes across South Wales.

From Neath & Swansea — Follow the A465 northbound. Take the exit for Glynneath (A4109). Leicester House is on the High Street as you enter the town centre. About 20 minutes from Neath, 30 minutes from Swansea.
From Cardiff & the M4 — Take the M4 to Junction 43 (Neath/Llandarcy), then follow the A465 north to Glynneath. About 50 minutes from Cardiff city centre.
From Merthyr Tydfil & the Heads of the Valleys — Follow the A465 westbound. The Glynneath turn-off is well signposted. About 25 minutes from Merthyr.
From Brecon — Take the A4067 or A4221 south through the Brecon Beacons, joining the A465 near Glynneath. About 35 minutes.

By Public Transport

Glynneath is served by bus routes connecting to Neath and the wider Swansea Bay area. The X5 and 158 services stop on or near High Street. There is no railway station in Glynneath, but Neath railway station (on the South Wales Main Line) is about 20 minutes by bus.

By Bike

The Vale of Neath is popular with cyclists. National Cycle Network Route 46 passes through the valley, connecting Neath to Hirwaun via quiet valley roads. Leicester House is a natural pit-stop for refuelling on a ride through the Neath Valley.

Area Guide

Explore the Area

Glynneath is one of the best-connected towns in the South Wales Valleys — set in the beautiful Vale of Neath with easy access to waterfalls, mountains, heritage sites, and rugby. Whether you’re visiting for the day or staying in the area, there’s plenty to see and do nearby.

Waterfall Country

Glynneath is the gateway to Waterfall Country — one of Wales’s most spectacular natural landscapes. The world-famous waterfall walks begin at Pontneddfechan, just a few minutes from our door. Highlights include:

Sgwd yr Eira — the famous waterfall you can walk behind, on the River Hepste
Four Falls Trail — a circular route taking in four stunning waterfalls through ancient woodland
Sgwd Gwladus (Lady Falls) — a beautiful and more accessible walk from Pontneddfechan
Sgwd Ddwli Isaf & Uchaf — dramatic falls on the River Nedd Fechan

Leicester House is perfectly placed as a stop before or after your walk — coffee and pastries for the morning, or craft drinks and food to celebrate the hike.

Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons National Park)

Glynneath sits at the southern gateway to Bannau Brycheiniog — the Brecon Beacons National Park. The park’s forested valleys, moorland ridges, and river gorges are all within easy reach. Popular areas accessible from Glynneath include:

Craig-y-Nos Country Park — a Victorian estate with woodland walks, about 20 minutes north
Fan Gyhirych & Fan Nedd — ridge walks with panoramic views over the Vale of Neath
Ystradfellte & Penderyn — charming villages with access to further waterfall walks and the Penderyn Distillery

Heritage & Culture

The Vale of Neath has a rich industrial and cultural heritage. Nearby sites include:

Aberdulais Falls (National Trust) — a waterfall and historic tinworks, about 10 minutes south
The Gnoll Estate — a beautiful country park in Neath with formal gardens, cascades, and woodland trails
Craig-y-Ddinas — a dramatic limestone crag at the entrance to Pontneddfechan, steeped in legend
Glynneath Welfare Hall — the heart of the town’s social life for over a century
Neath Castle & town centre — medieval ruins and market town character, about 15 minutes away

Rugby

This is rugby country. Glynneath RFC is just a short walk from Leicester House — match days are a great time to gather with friends and enjoy a drink afterwards. Neath RFC at The Gnoll is about 15 minutes down the valley, and the Ospreys regional team play at the Swansea.com Stadium in Swansea, about 30 minutes away.

Whether it’s village rugby, WRU Championship, or URC — Leicester House is your pre-match and post-match spot in the Neath Valley.

Cycling & Walking

The valley is popular with road cyclists, mountain bikers, and hikers. National Cycle Network Route 46 passes through the Neath Valley, and the surrounding hills offer challenging climbs and quiet lanes. Mountain bikers can access trails in the Afan Forest Park (about 25 minutes west) — one of the UK’s best mountain biking centres.

For walkers, the vale offers everything from gentle riverside strolls to serious ridge walks in the Brecon Beacons. Leicester House is the ideal refuelling stop — whether that’s a flat white before a ride or a cold pint after a peak.

However You Arrive

Your Perfect Stop

However you arrive and whatever you’re doing in the area, Leicester House is here to be your base in Glynneath. A quiet coffee before the waterfalls. A slow coffee-and-pastry morning on a valley Saturday. A proper drink after an evening stroll. Post-match ales with the team. The doors are open Tuesday to Sunday, 8:30am to 7:30pm — come on in.

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