Crymlyn Burrows facts for kids
Crymlyn Burrows (which is Twyni Crymlyn in Welsh) is a special area of land in Wales, UK. It's located just east of Swansea and south of Crymlyn Bog. To its south is Jersey Marine Beach, and to its east is the River Neath. This area is split between two local councils: part is in Swansea, and part is in Neath Port Talbot.
In one part of Crymlyn Burrows, you'll find a small community with homes and businesses. There's even a cool place called the 1940s Swansea Bay Museum. This museum shows what life was like in the Swansea Bay area during and right after World War II.
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What is the Crymlyn Burrows Nature Reserve?
A large part of Crymlyn Burrows is a protected nature area. It's called a Site of Special Scientific Interest, or SSSI. This means it's very important for its plants and wildlife. It's one of the last natural parts of the Swansea Bay coastline. Most other areas have been changed by factories or buildings.
This special place has different types of land. You can find sand dunes, a salt marsh (where salty water covers the land at high tide), and even some unique woodlands. A very rare flower, the Fen Orchid (Liparis loeselii), grows here. This amazing site is about 1,000 acres (400 ha) big. It is now protected to make sure it stays a beautiful place for nature and people to enjoy.
What Businesses are in Crymlyn Burrows?
Crymlyn Burrows is also home to several businesses and industrial sites. These include factories and storage areas. For example, there's a large factory that used to make car parts. It was first built in 1959. Now, this big building is used as a film studio!
A major online company, Amazon.co.uk, has a large distribution centre here. It's about 33 acres (13 ha) in size. This is where many packages are sorted before they are sent out for delivery.
What Can You Do for Fun in Crymlyn Burrows?
There are fun things to do in Crymlyn Burrows too! The Swansea Bay Golf Club has an 18-hole links golf course here. It's the oldest golf club in the Swansea area.
If you like sailing, the Monkstone Sailing and Cruising Club has a marina. It's located near the River Neath estuary. This is a great spot for boats to access the water.
What is the Fabian Way?
The Fabian Way is a main road that goes through Crymlyn Burrows. It connects Swansea city centre to the M4 Motorway. The road is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km) long. It has two lanes going in each direction for its entire length.
The Fabian Way is considered the main entrance to Swansea City Centre. It helps people travel easily between the city and the motorway.
Future Plans for Crymlyn Burrows
There are exciting plans for the future of Crymlyn Burrows.
Swansea University's New Campus
Swansea University has built a huge new campus here. It's about 100 acres (40 ha) in size. This new campus is also an "innovation park." This means it's a place where new ideas and technologies are developed.
The land for the campus was given to the university by BP. Construction started in 2013, and the main parts were finished by 2015. Big companies like Rolls-Royce, Hewlett-Packard, and Tata plan to have research facilities at this new site. This will bring many new opportunities for learning and discovery.
Nearby Places
- Swansea Docks
- Port Tennant
- Crymlyn Bog
- Jersey Marine
- Baglan Bay
