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Whether you wish to explore our rich culture and heritage or try out our world class activity centres, there are plenty of attractions to take in during your stay at Merthyr Tydfil.
The Grade II* registered Cyfarthfa Park is one of the most frequently visited free tourist attractions in Wales.
Covering 65 hectares it occupies a prominent position overlooking the town of Merthyr Tydfil and the historic site of the Cyfarthfa Ironw…
Merthyr Tydfil - once the Iron capital of the world!
Commissioned and built in 1824-25, Cyfarthfa Castle was constructed for ‘The Ironmaster’ William Crawshay II, who was one of the most influential men in Wales at the time. It is now home to a popul…
BikePark Wales is the UK’s biggest purpose-built mountain biking resort.
The concept is simple, picture a ski resort, remove the snow and replace the pistes with an array of sweeping bike trails meandering to the bottom of the slopes. Add a bunch of…
Get active outdoors and indoors at Rock UK Summit Centre - home to the largest indoor climbing wall in Wales.
Whether it’s climbing in the largest indoor climbing centre in south Wales, Canoeing on the Taff Bargoed lakes, exploring the man-made cavin…
The centre offers a fantastic range of activities such as stand up paddleboarding, hiking and gorge adventures with options available for all ages and abilities.
New Camping. New Adventures. New Look.
Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer is an activity centr…
Brecon Mountain Railway - one of “The Great Little Trains of Wales”.
Our great little train takes you on a journey that follows in the steps of its forebearers. It meanders through the valley on part of the original route of the Brecon to Merthyr r…
The beating heart of Merthyr Tydfil
REDHOUSE is an arts and creative industries centre situated in the Old Town Hall — a magnificent Grade II* listed building — in the heart of Merthyr Tydfil.
Home to a busy programme of performances, events and acti…
Merthyr Tydfil Town Centre's got everything from independent retailers, markets, cafes, restaurants and night life.
It has two modern, semi-covered pedestrianised shopping centres. St Tydfil Shopping Centre hosts a number of large national and severa…
A hidden gem with panoramic views and natural beauty.
This Green Flag park offers visitors access to an area of exquisite beauty and spectacular views which have been shaped by the areas industrial past and recent redevelopment. Parc Taf Bargoed is b…
Theatr Soar is the Welsh-speaking heart of Merthyr Tydfil’s Town Centre.
A warm welcome awaits you, whether you want to visit Canolfan Soar’s caffi, buy a book from the siop llyfrau’r Enfys, join one of their workshops or attend a performance at Th…
Merthyr Tydfil's heritage story.
The Ynysfach Engine House was built in 1836 for the adjacent Ynysfach Ironworks. They were owned by the Crawshay family who also owned the world-famous Cyfarthfa Ironworks.
The Ynysfach works closed in 1874 and conse…
Myfanwy - one of Wales’ most famous songs.
Number 4 Chapel Row is the birthplace of Dr Joseph Parry, one of Wales’ best known musicians and composers, who achieved fame through his hymns and operas as well as his most famous song “Myfanwy”. The cotta…
The premier location for recreation in the South Wales valleys.
Developed over 100,000 sq ft, the site offers the best in contemporary sport and leisure facilities, seven days a week. It's conveniently placed just off the A470 or five minutes from th…
Merthyr Tydfil's flagship facility.
Merthyr Leisure offers a wealth of sporting and leisure activities for the whole family from its flagship facility at the Merthyr Leisure Village and its Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Centre.
Visit us to enjoy our fitne…
More than just shopping - a day out for all the family.
You'll find thousands of bargains and all under one roof! Trago Merthyr Tydfil is located just off the A470 (Swansea Road) and comprises 200,00 products across 38 departments.
Trago is …
Merthyr Town FC is South Wales' Premier Non-League team.
A 100% fan-owned Community Club. The club plays in the Evo-Stik Southern League Premier Division and is based at their historical home of The MET Coaches Stadium at Penydarren Park, right in t…
Indoor Family Fun!
Superbowl UK Merthyr is an all-round family entertainment centre. It has 14 fantastic bowling lanes, Crazy Club - a children's soft play area, 12 hole putters adventure golf course, a fully licensed bar, kitchen and Sega prize zone…
The largest trampoline park in Wales!
Vertigo Trampoline Park is the biggest in Wales, offering more than 40,000 sq ft of free bounce and endless activities via connected and competitive trampolines.
Choose between Slam Dunk, Stuntman Airbag, Walk th…
One of Merthyr Tydfil's oldest sports clubs.
Merthyr RFC's first recorded game was in 1876 and was played at the Plymouth Ground at Pentrebach, known as Merthyr Alexandra.
Merthyr RFC is a member of the Welsh Rugby Union, playing in the Principality …
A wonderful Welsh mountain top course with some truly outstanding views from every hole.
Merthyr Tydfil Golf Club was established in 1908, and today offers an 18 hole challenging course with stunning views across the Brecon Beacons.
With some of the …
Our stores offer everything you need to create the perfect living environment.
Cyfarthfa Shopping Park provides a diverse retail experience with stores offering fashion, health & beauty, electronics, home & garden, and sport & leisure pro…
A family-friendly forest on edge of Brecon Beacons.
Situated just off the A470, five miles north of Merthyr Tydfil, Garwnant Visitor Centre sits in the heart of the beautiful Fforest Fawr and is the starting point for walking trails, mountain biking …
A challenging moorland golf course set in the surroundings of the foothills of the Brecon Beacons with some magnificent scenic views.
Morlais Castle Golf Club was named after the castle built in 1270 by Gilbert de Clare. Earl of Gloucester and Lord o…
The New Crown
Merthyr Tydfil’s Award-Winning Entertainment Venue and Restaurant.
The New Crown is part of the heart of Merthyr Tydfil offering a stylish, modern Restaurant/Bar and a Live Music venue.
As local promoters of bands from across the UK and…
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