The Riverside Centre has been renovated and restored by Arena Pontardawe after they had taken over the building from the Local Authority. The building is now being used as a community venue with staff now in place to organise events and activities for all ages.

New & exciting events Coming Soon !

The Dog Show, Food Festival and Realm of the Fae are just three of the exciting events coming soon to the Riverside. Click on each of the posters for more information.

Community Ambassadors

  Our staff have been trained as Community Tourism Ambassadors who a knowledgeable point of welcome for visitors through swapping stories, highlighting the local heritage and of course, showing them where to find the best cup of tea.

For all events at the Riverside Centre please go to the EVENTS page.

Riverside are on Facebook and Twitter. Click on the icons below:

Venue Hire

The Building has two main spaces that are available to hire to community groups and individuals.

Event Space: 11m x 5m suitable for such activities as workshops, drama and exhibitions.

Meeting Room 5m x 3m metre equipped with tables and chairs.

Tea and coffee making facilities are available and equipment such as projectors and flp charts can be supplied. The Centre has Disabled access and toilets

Glantawe Riverside Park

The Centre is well placed for providing a base for field studies and educational workshops and projects linked to the environment and healthy living. It is in a delightful rural setting with easy and accessible walks along the towpath or river and is adjacent to route 43 of the Sustrans National Cycle Network and St Illtyd’s Way footpath.

Event Facilitator

We have a wealth of experience in graphic design, organizing and promoting events.

We can advise and help you organize, promote and suggest ways of obtaining current and future sources of funding.

We can obtain any specialist equipment you may need, e.g. marquee, stage, PA equipment.

Visit our Gallery page to see some of the events the Riverside Centre has organized.

Arena Pontardawe is a registered Charity, 1106812 and a Not for Profit Company Limited by Guarantee, 4435289