Things to Do in the South Wales Valleys

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1. 

   The Royal Mint Experience

   Address

   The Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Pontyclun, CF72 8YT

   Telephone

   0333 241 2223

   Experience@royalmint.com

   Llantrisant

   The Royal Mint Experience is one of south Wales' top attractions and the only place in the world where you can watch the United Kingdom’s coins being made. Go behind the scenes to follow the journey of a coin from a blank to a bank in our 45-minute…

   Price

   Price £5.00 to £99.00 per adult

   

2. 

   Aberdare Park

   Address

   Aberdare, CF37 3PE

   Telephone

   01443 400563

   Aberdare Park is a well-preserved Victorian public park.

   

3. 

   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.

   

4. 

   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.

   

5. 

   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.

   

6. 

   St John the Baptist Church, Aberdare

   Address

   Green Fach, Aberdare, CF44 0SG

   Telephone

   01685 879999

   ParishofAberdare@aol.com

   Aberdare

   St John's Church was built in the latter part of the 12th Century, as a Chapel of Ease for monks from Margam Abbey. Records of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials are held here dating back to the late 18th Century, and these can be searched by

   

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. 

   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.

   

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. 

    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.

    

11. 

    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.

    

12. 

    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

    

13. 

    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.

    

14. 

    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.

    

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    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!

    

16. 

    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.

    

17. 

    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.

    

18. 

    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.

    

19. 

    Welsh Mining Experience - Rhondda Herita

    Address

    Welsh Mining Experience - Rhondda Herita, Lewis Merthyr Colliery, Coed Cae Road, Trehafod, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF37 2NP

    Telephone

    01443 682036

    RHPreception@rctcbc.gov.uk

    Coed Cae Road, Trehafod

    Follow in the footsteps of the miners who once worked at the Lewis Merthyr Colliery, right here in the heart of the Rhondda Valley – the ‘Home of Coal.’

    

20. 

    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!

    

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