Swtan Heritage Museum

One of the oldest surviving, and last thatched, residences on the island, the cottage that houses the Swtan Heritage Museum was likely originally constructed in the mid-19th century – though there has been a building recorded on the land since the mid-17th century. The building underwent major restoration in the late 1990s, when traditional building techniques were used to turn a ruin into what we see today – a phenomenal example of a mid-19th century rural dwelling.

The museum, as it now exists, is as close to how it would have appeared originally as has been possible – with authentic period artefacts creating an immersive and authentic experience of the past. The museum is more than just the cottage, however, there’s plenty to do to allow families to spend a good few hours experiencing rural Welsh life at this moment in history. This includes:

• Activities for the children – including feeding the hungry hens.
• Information barn
• A collection of vintage tools.
• A well-stocked herb garden and small orchard of old Welsh varieties.
• A sheltered picnic area for the use of patrons.

Closed until Spring 2023
The museum is currently closed for the winter, but will reopen in the Spring of 2023.