Gorseinon
Settlement in Glamorgan
Wales
Gorseinon
Gorseinon is a small town located in the county of Glamorgan, Wales. Situated just 6 miles west of Swansea, it is part of the Swansea Urban Area. With a population of around 9,000 residents, Gorseinon serves as a vibrant and bustling community.
The town has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement in the area dating back to prehistoric times. Gorseinon grew as an industrial centre in the 19th and early 20th centuries, primarily due to its coal mining and tinplate production. However, like many other mining towns, Gorseinon experienced a decline in these industries in the later part of the 20th century.
Today, Gorseinon is a thriving town with a diverse range of amenities and services. The town center is home to various shops, supermarkets, restaurants, and cafes, catering to the needs of both residents and visitors. Gorseinon also boasts several recreational facilities, including parks, sports clubs, and a leisure center, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and fitness.
Education is well catered for in Gorseinon, with a number of primary schools and secondary schools serving the local community. The town is also home to Gower College Swansea, which offers a wide range of further education courses.
Transport links in Gorseinon are excellent, with regular bus services connecting the town to nearby Swansea and other surrounding areas. The M4 motorway is easily accessible, providing convenient travel to other parts of Wales and beyond.
Overall, Gorseinon is a vibrant town with a rich history, providing its residents with a range of amenities and services, making it a desirable place to live.
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Gorseinon Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 51.66932/-4.041645 or Grid Reference SS5898. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
Llwchwr Community: Stafford Common
Swansea Sound radio station. Looking west-north-west by the B4296 from Gowerton to Gorseinon
Gorseinon: bus station
Looking north near the junction of the B4296 from Gowerton with the A4240
St Catherine's Church, Gorseinon (Recreated)
This is a recreation of the old photo from the Frith collection here: Link
The original photo was taken from closer to the ground but someone's front garden wall now blocks that view.
The original photo was taken from closer to the ground but someone's front garden wall now blocks that view.
The Cross, Loughor (Recreated)
This is a recreation of the 1955 photo from the Frith collection here: Link
Most of the shops in this area now seem to hairdressers !
Most of the shops in this area now seem to hairdressers !
Tua Gwynfaen. Towards Gwynfaen.
Llwybr cyhoeddus wedi ei farcio'n eglur.
A well marked public footpath.
Tai a thir agored. Housing and open land.
Tirwedd sydd wedi newid yn sylweddol yn yr oes ol ddiwydianol.
This landscape has seen a great change in post industrial times.
Afon Lliw at Gorseinon
Afon Lliw as it runs through Gorseinon before emptying into the Loughor Estuary.
Autumn spring tide floods river Lliw
The river Lliw, a tributary of the river Loughor floods within minutes becoming almost impassable. Impossible for cars (though some tried to our amusement) but if you own a Jeep 4X4 just some fun in a day's driving!
This happens about 3-4 times a year on high spring tides - it can get a lot higher than this on especially high tides!
Picture was taken about 45 minutes after sunset and the light is predominantly moonlight and residual sunlight.
The picture is of a submerged road, layby and in the distance the West Wales railway line bridge just in front of the main road bridge.
Amazon fulfilment centre - not all is as it seems
For a couple of months, this was the strange sight that could be seen here, about 8 miles from Swansea Bay. While Amazon were building their new Fulfilment Centre, this was their temporary location in South Wales.
The sign has since been removed after the real Swansea Bay fulfilment centre became fully operational.
![Cerrig camu Afon Lliw / Afon Lliw stepping stones Cerrig camu yn Afon Lliw sy&#039;n rhoi mynediad i dir mynediad agored ger Ffarm Bach y Gwreiddyn. Yn anffodus, mae&#039;r rhai o&#039;r cerrig wedi&#039;u symud gan nerth y dwr yn ystod llifogydd.
Stepping stones on Afon Lliw giving access to the open access area near Bach y Gwreiddyn Farm [trans. nook of the stream source]. Unfortunately, some of the stones have moved due to the force of the water during floods.](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/06/52/46/6524673_7b6b08ec.jpg)
Cerrig camu Afon Lliw / Afon Lliw stepping stones
Cerrig camu yn Afon Lliw sy'n rhoi mynediad i dir mynediad agored ger Ffarm Bach y Gwreiddyn. Yn anffodus, mae'r rhai o'r cerrig wedi'u symud gan nerth y dwr yn ystod llifogydd.
Stepping stones on Afon Lliw giving access to the open access area near Bach y Gwreiddyn Farm [trans. nook of the stream source]. Unfortunately, some of the stones have moved due to the force of the water during floods.
Narrow bridge on Pont-y-cob road
Western side of single-track bridge over the Afon Lliw
Gorseinon is located at Grid Ref: SS5898 (Lat: 51.66932, Lng: -4.041645)
Unitary Authority: Swansea
Police Authority: South Wales
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Nearby Locations
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Nearby Amenities
Located within 500m of 51.66932,-4.041645Doctors
Tŷ'r Felin Surgery
Doctors
Princess Street Surgery
Health Centre
Gorseinon Heath Clinic
Healthcare: centre
Lat/Long: 51.6699088/-4.0463017
Gorseinon Rugby Football Club
Alt Name: Gorseinon Cricket Club
Club: sport
Sport: rugby; cricket
Lat/Long: 51.6678369/-4.0392998
Station Hotel
Addr Housenumber: 17
Addr Postcode: SA4 4BX
Addr Street: High Street
Fhrs Id: 65815
Tourism: hotel
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 51.6681233/-4.0350681
Bus Stop
Libanus Road (SE)
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 5810AWC50783
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan CommonName: Libanus Road (SE)
Naptan Crossing: Libanus Road
Naptan Landmark: Capel Libanus
Naptan NaptanCode: swagdjp
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: SWANSEA
Naptan Street: West Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.6649029/-4.0405971
Bus Stop
Libanus Road (NW)
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 5810AWC50784
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan CommonName: Libanus Road (NW)
Naptan Crossing: Libanus Road
Naptan Landmark: Capel Libanus
Naptan NaptanCode: swagdmg
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: SWANSEA
Naptan Street: West Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.6654195/-4.0408806
Bus Stop
Stand 6
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Local Ref: 6
Naptan AtcoCode: 5810AWC50785
Naptan CommonName: Gorseinon Bus Station 6
Naptan Landmark: Gorseinon Bus Station
Naptan NaptanCode: swagdgd
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: SWANSEA
Naptan Street: West Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 51.6680939/-4.0418163
Bus Stop
Stand 1
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Local Ref: 1
Naptan AtcoCode: 5810AWC50786
Naptan CommonName: Gorseinon Bus Station 1
Naptan Landmark: Gorseinon Bus Station
Naptan NaptanCode: swagdgj
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: SWANSEA
Naptan Street: West Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 51.668023/-4.041619
Bus Stop
Stand 5
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Local Ref: 5
Naptan AtcoCode: 5810AWC50787
Naptan CommonName: Gorseinon Bus Station 5
Naptan Landmark: Gorseinon Bus Station
Naptan NaptanCode: swagdgm
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: SWANSEA
Naptan Street: West Street
Naptan Verified: no
Note: 508 Coach Stop
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 51.6683472/-4.0418791
Bus Stop
Stand 2
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Local Ref: 2
Naptan AtcoCode: 5810AWC50788
Naptan CommonName: Gorseinon Bus Station 2
Naptan Landmark: Gorseinon Bus Station
Naptan NaptanCode: swagdgp
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: SWANSEA
Naptan Street: West Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 51.6682717/-4.041677
Bus Stop
Stand 4
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Local Ref: 4
Naptan AtcoCode: 5810AWC50789
Naptan CommonName: Gorseinon Bus Station 4
Naptan Landmark: Gorseinon Bus Station
Naptan NaptanCode: swagdgt
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: SWANSEA
Naptan Street: West Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 51.6685987/-4.0419248
Bus Stop
Stand 3
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Local Ref: 3
Naptan AtcoCode: 5810AWC50790
Naptan CommonName: Gorseinon Bus Station 3
Naptan Landmark: Gorseinon Bus Station
Naptan NaptanCode: swagdgw
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: SWANSEA
Naptan Street: West Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 51.6685108/-4.0417188
Bus Stop
St Catherine's Church
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 5810AWC50791
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan CommonName: St Catherine's Church (NE)
Naptan Crossing: Penybryn Road
Naptan Landmark: St Catherine`s Church
Naptan NaptanCode: swagdpj
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: SWANSEA
Naptan Street: Alexandra Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 51.6691273/-4.0458624
Bus Stop
St Catherine's Church
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 5810AWC50792
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan CommonName: St Catherine's Church (SW)
Naptan Crossing: Penybryn Road
Naptan Landmark: St Catherine`s Church
Naptan NaptanCode: swagdpg
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: SWANSEA
Naptan Street: Alexandra Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 51.6688346/-4.0466888
Bus Stop
Gorseinon Home Bargains (NW)
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 5810AWC50935
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan CommonName: Gorseinon Somerfield (NW)
Naptan Crossing: Heol y Mynydd
Naptan Landmark: Gorseinon Somerfield
Naptan NaptanCode: swagdpa
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: SWANSEA
Naptan ShortCommonName: Cockle Shell
Naptan Street: High Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.668175/-4.0351773
Bus Stop
Gorseinon Home Bargains (SE)
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 5810AWC50936
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan CommonName: Gorseinon Somerfield (SE)
Naptan Crossing: Heol y Mynydd
Naptan Landmark: Gorseinon Somerfield
Naptan NaptanCode: swagdpd
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: SWANSEA
Naptan ShortCommonName: Cockle Shell SE
Naptan Street: High Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.6685273/-4.0359152
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: SA4 500D
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 51.6720583/-4.0470232
Place Of Worship
Christadelphian Hall
Addr Housenumber: 110
Denomination: christadelphian
Religion: christian
Lat/Long: 51.6728954/-4.0396391
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:30; Sa 11:30
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: SA4 501
Royal Cypher: GVIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102169
Lat/Long: 51.6728579/-4.0400825
Place Of Worship
Libanus
Religion: christian
Lat/Long: 51.664962/-4.0403189
Power: substation
Substation: minor_distribution
Lat/Long: 51.6699035/-4.0389276
Gorseinon
Name Cy: Gorseinon
Place: town
Population: 15757
Wikidata: Q2741540
Wikipedia: en:Gorseinon
Lat/Long: 51.6693797/-4.0415918
Gorseinon Bus Station (Stand 5)
Bus: yes
Local Ref: 5
Public Transport: stop_position
Lat/Long: 51.6683603/-4.0417755
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:00; Sa 12:15
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: SA4 502
Royal Cypher: no
Lat/Long: 51.6694265/-4.0421861
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:45; Sa 12:45
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: SA4 497
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 51.6701454/-4.0354032
Cafe
Asda Café
Addr Country: GB
Addr Postcode: SA4 4NZ
Addr Street: Heol y Mynydd
Brand: Asda
Brand Wikidata: Q297410
Brand Wikipedia: en:Asda
Contact Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asda/
Contact Phone: +44 1792 224620
Contact Twitter: asda
Contact Website: https://storelocator.asda.com/wales/gorseinon/heol-y-mynydd/cafe
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Drinking Water Refill: yes
Drinking Water Refill Network: Refill
Fhrs Id: 66700
Internet Access: wlan
Internet Access Fee: no
Opening Hours Covid19: Mo-Su off
Operator: Asda Stores Ltd
Takeaway: yes
Lat/Long: 51.6701627/-4.0352813
Cafe
Zest for life
Addr Housename: Canolfan Gorseinon Centre
Addr Postcode: SA4 4QN
Addr Street: Millers Drive
Fhrs Id: 63834
Lat/Long: 51.6662875/-4.0376167
Kindergarten
Trusting Hands Day Nursery
Addr Housename: Canolfan Gorseinon Centre
Addr Postcode: SA4 4QN
Addr Street: Millers Drive
Fhrs Id: 63931
Lat/Long: 51.6663025/-4.0375135
Camera Mount: pole
Camera Type: dome
Man Made: surveillance
Surveillance: outdoor
Surveillance Type: camera
Lat/Long: 51.6679413/-4.0415673
Camera Mount: pole
Camera Type: dome
Man Made: surveillance
Surveillance: outdoor
Surveillance Type: camera
Lat/Long: 51.6694197/-4.0416669
Direction: 235
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 14
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6663236/-4.0437273
Events Venue
Gorseinon Centre
Addr City: Gorseinon
Addr Housename: Goeseinon Centre
Addr Postcode: SA4 4QN
Addr Street: Millers Drive
Email: info@gdt.org.uk
Fax: +44 1792 891 388
Internet Access: yes
Name Cy: Canolfan Gorseinon
Operator: Gorseinon Development Trust
Phone: +44 1792 897 657
Lat/Long: 51.6661549/-4.0375708
Gorseinon mass vaccination centre
Addr City: Gorseinon
Addr Housename: Gorseinon Centre
Addr Postcode: SA4 4QN
Addr Street: Millers Drive
Email: sbu.inquiries@wales.nhs.uk
Healthcare: vaccination_centre
Healthcare Speciality: vaccination
Name Cy: Canolfan Brechu Torfol Gorseinon
Opening Hours: Mo-Su 08:00-18:00
Operator: Swansea Bay University Health Board
Phone: +44 1639 683 344
Vaccination: covid19
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 51.6660838/-4.037383
Direction: 85
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 8
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6666471/-4.0412781
Direction: 85
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 8
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.667162/-4.0413798
Direction: 175
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 4
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.667151/-4.0415062
Direction: 185
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 10
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6672989/-4.0462581
Direction: 95
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 6
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6673367/-4.0461802
Direction: 175
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 6
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6684303/-4.0443399
Direction: 265
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 10
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6684159/-4.0448034
Direction: SSW
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 12
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6665507/-4.0469999
Direction: SSW
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 12
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6665072/-4.0468506
Direction: SSW
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 15
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6659432/-4.0462088
Direction: SSW
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 15
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6659658/-4.0463022
Direction: SSE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 12
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6682672/-4.0486053
Direction: 145
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 10
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6725276/-4.0461321
Direction: SSE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 14
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6718534/-4.046022
Direction: S
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 12
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6691839/-4.0439941
Direction: 95
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 18
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.669174/-4.0413516
Direction: 195
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 16
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6729482/-4.040644
Direction: 195
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 8
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6733782/-4.0417783
Direction: 195
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 8
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6733958/-4.0418689
Direction: ESE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 8
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6733229/-4.0392717
Direction: SSW
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 5
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6720827/-4.0401673
Direction: 95
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 8
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6699422/-4.0397529
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Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 16
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Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6679309/-4.0354008
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