Neath Abbey (Abaty Nedd) is an abbey in Neath, Neath Port Talbot, Wales, United Kingdom, and a filming location for Doctor Who (2010). Built in 1129 (founded; Cadw brochure gives est. 1130).
Location: Neath, Neath Port Talbot, Wales, United Kingdom
Verified facts
- Appeared in Doctor Who (tv, 2010) — as Recurring location for Eleventh Doctor episodes; the abbey ruins were digitally transformed int
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15054, SRC-15055 - Built in 1129 (founded; Cadw brochure gives est. 1130)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15055, SRC-15054, SRC-17509
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15054 — https://cadw.gov.wales/sites/default/files/2024-12/Cadw%20Filming%20Locations%20Brochure%202025v1.pd (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15055 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neath_Abbey (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17509 — https://medievalheritage.eu/en/main-page/heritage/wales/neath-abbey/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Doctor Who filmed?
Neath Abbey (Abaty Nedd), in Neath, Neath Port Talbot, Wales, is a real-world filming location used for Doctor Who.
Where is Neath Abbey (Abaty Nedd) located?
Neath Abbey (Abaty Nedd) is located in Neath, Neath Port Talbot, Wales.