Aberafan Shopping Centre - 50th Anniversary

1976 - 2026

Aberafan Shopping Centre is celebrating its 50^th anniversary year in 2026. Officially opened by HRH Princess Anne in 1976, the centre is a popular community hub and the town’s principal shopping destination.

We will be commemorating 50 years of our shopping centre between 9^th February and 30^th September 2026, the anniversary ‘date’ being 20^th February.

Our official launch of the celebrations will take place in Centre Square on Friday 20^th February between 11am and 12.30pm. We will be joined by VIP guests, dignitaries, stakeholders, plus past managers and employees, to unveil our exhibition and participate in a dedication. It will then be formally open to the public.

Visitors will be able to explore how, over the years, the centre has changed, with a display of artifacts, a photographic journey, brand evolution, and other memorabilia. Over the ensuing months, the exhibition will develop, with further historic strands and interactive elements being added.

We hope that you will join us in our celebrations. Please keep an eye on this page and our social media channels to experience our journey through time at Aberafan Shopping Centre where we are proud to serve the people of Port Talbot and support businesses of all sizes.