Things to Do in the South Wales Valleys

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1. 

   Blaenavon Ironworks (Cadw)

   Address

   North Street, Blaenavon, Torfaen, NP4 9RN

   Telephone

   03000 252239

   BlaenavonIronworks@gov.wales

   Blaenavon

   The famous ironworks at Blaenavon were a milestone in the history of the Industrial Revolution. Visitors can view cottages furnished in three time periods. Recently used for BBC Coalhouse as 'Stack Square'. Part of a World Heritage site.

   

2. 

   Aberdare Park

   Address

   Aberdare, CF37 3PE

   Telephone

   01443 400563

   Aberdare

   Aberdare Park is a well-preserved Victorian public park.

   

3. 

   Bryngarw Country Park

   Address

   Brynmenyn, Bridgend, CF32 8UU

   Telephone

   01656 725155

   bryngarw.park@awen-wales.com

   Bridgend

   Home to the newly renovated Bryngarw House, the park has well over 100 acres of beautiful parkland to explore including a picture-perfect picnic spot on the lawns in front of the house.

   

4. 

   Cyfarthfa Park

   Address

   Pandy Field, Cyfarthfa Park, Brecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8PA

   Telephone

   01685 727371

   museum@merthyrleisuretrust.co.uk

   Brecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil

   Picturesque Cyfarthfa Park, covering 160 acres of beautiful parkland, sits at the foot of the Brecon Beacons. With its stunning Castle,, Miniature Railway, Playzone and much more, Cyfarthfa Park offers a great day out for the whole family!

   

5. 

   Pontypool Park

   Address

   Civic Centre, Pontypool, NP4 6YB

   Telephone

   01495 766754

   lauren.gregory@torfaen.gov.uk

   Pontypool

   Pontypool Park is locally known as the People’s Park, covering some 64 hectares with several historical features - including Italian Gardens, Ice Houses, Folly Tower and Shell Grotto.

   

6. 

   Dare Valley Country Park

   Address

   Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff, CF44 7RG

   Telephone

   01685 874672

   darevalleycountrypark@rctcbc.gov.uk

   Rhondda Cynon Taff

   The Dare Valley is a beautiful glacial valley. It includes all of the classic features of a south Wales mining valley - a spectacular glacial cwm at the head of the valley.

   

7. 

   Abertillery & District Museum

   Address

   Market Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 1AH

   Telephone

   01495 211140

   abertillerymuseum@tiscali.co.uk

   Abertillery

   Discover the history and heritage of the Abertillery area at Abertillery and District Museum.
   The collection is arranged as a journey through time with many interactive exhibits. Artefacts from a Stone Age axe to Arthur Scargill's Cap.

   

8. 

   Winding House

   Address

   Cross Street, New Tredegar, Caerphilly, NP24 6EG

   Telephone

   01443 822666

   windinghouse@caerphilly.gov.uk

   New Tredegar

   The Winding House is the museum for Caerphilly County Borough with engaging exhibitions on local history & heritage, hands-on activities & an exciting events programme. Discover our Victorian winding engine in action on special event days!

   

9. 

   Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery

   Address

   Cyfarthfa Park, Brecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8RE

   Telephone

   01685 727371

   museum@merthyrleisuretrust.co.uk

   Brecon Road

   Built in 1824, Cyfarthfa Castle is an impressive monument to the Industrial Revolution. Once a Regency mansion, it now houses a magnificent Museum and Art Gallery.

   

10. 

    Greenmeadow Community Farm

    Address

    Greenforge Way, Cwmbran, Gwent, NP44 5AJ

    Telephone

    01633 647662

    greenmeadowcommunityfarm@torfaen.gov.uk

    Cwmbran

    Greenmeadow Community Farm has been a working farm for over 250 years. Set in 120 acres, we have a range of pedigree and rare animals which you can come and meet up close.

    

11. 

    St Elvan's Church, Aberdare

    Address

    Church Street, Aberdare, CF44 0SG

    Telephone

    01685 879999

    ParishofAberdare@aol.com

    Aberdare

    St Elvan's Church was started in 1851 and completed in 1852. It has for many years been called 'The Cathedral of the Valleys', and its history is closely linked to the town's industrial development. It is a fine example of 'Victorian Gothic

    

12. 

    Torfaen Museum

    Address

    Park Road, Pontypool, Torfaen, NP4 6JH

    Telephone

    01495 752036

    pontypoolmuseum@hotmail.com

    Pontypool

    The Museum houses a collection of local artefacts with an outstanding display of Japanware, which was made in the town from the middle of the eighteenth century.

    

13. 

    McArthurGlen's Bridgend Designer Outlet

    Address

    The Derwen, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, CF32 9SU

    Telephone

    01656 665 700

    enquiries@mcarthurglen.com

    Bridgend

    Following a dramatic £2.5 million makeover, McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Bridgend to cement its status as the number one destination for fashion and lifestyle in Wales.

    

14. 

    Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway

    Address

    Blaenavon, Pontypool, NP4 9ND

    Telephone

    01495 792263

    info@pbrly.co.uk

    Pontypool

    The line is the highest and steepest in the country, climbing through the Blaenavon World heritage site and the wild and dramatic moorland landscape under the brooding Coity mountain.

    

15. 

    Pontypridd Museum

    Address

    Historical Centre, The Old Bridge, Pontypridd, CF37 3PE

    Telephone

    01443 490748

    museum@pontypriddtowncouncil.gov.uk

    The Old Bridge

    Housed in a converted chapel built in 1861, Pontypridd Museum tells the history of Pontypridd and its people through a variety of exhibitions.

    

16. 

    Phil Keable

    Address

    c/o 28 Heol-y-Wern, Pontypandy, Caerphilly, CF83 3EY

    Telephone

    02920 850726

    keenandable@tiscali.co.uk

    Pontypandy

    Would you like to learn to canoe, explore new rivers or have the ’BUZZ’ of white water paddling? If you are a beginner or more advanced, the coaching you will receive with us will be second to none.

    

17. 

    Barry Sidings Countryside Park

    Address

    Barry Sidings, Rhondda Cynoin Taff, CF37 3PE

    Telephone

    01443 490238

    Rhondda Cynoin Taff

    Barry Sidings is an attractive park of approximately 3.5 hectares.

    

18. 

    St Illtyd's Church

    Address

    Llanhilleth, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 2AY

    Telephone

    01495 355937

    alyson.tippings@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

    Abertillery

    A restored medieval church, originally built by the white monks of the Cistercian Abbey at Llantarnam. The church gives a rare glimpse into the pre-industrial history of the South Wales Valleys.

    

19. 

    Parc Taf Bargoed

    Address

    Trelewis, Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil, CF46 6RD

    Telephone

    01685 724920

    Treharris

    Parc Taf Bargoed is a Green Flag Park and a great place to go for a walk or relaxed cycle through beautiful Valleys scenery. Home to a diverse range of plants and animals, particularly birds.

    

20. 

    Joseph Parry's Cottage Museum

    Address

    4 Chapel Row, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1BN

    Telephone

    01685 727371

    museum@merthyrleisuretrust.co.uk

    Merthyr Tydfil

    4 Chapel Row is a fine example of a typical ironworker's cottage. Built in the 1820's for the workers of the Cyfarthfa Ironworks, the cottage was the birthplace in 1841 of Joseph Parry, Wales' best known composer.

    

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