The South Wales Valleys are known throughout the world for their heritage, culture, and a warm welcome for visitors. This special region of Wales has many qualities not found elsewhere; their unanticipated beauty, country parks & forests, the fascinating attractions, scenic foot-paths and cycle trails not forgetting the largest castle in Wales.
The Rhondda Heritage Park, housed in the buildings of the former Lewis Merthyr Colliery, Trehafod, provides ex-miner tour guides, an underground experience, "Black Gold" audio visual presentation, recreated village street, gift shop, children's adventure play area and restaurant, making this an attraction not to be missed.
Incorporating the only permanent exhibition on "Chapels of Wales" in the Principality, the Pontypridd Museum also depicts the social, military, sporting and cultural history of the town and its people.
Merthyr Tydfil - the cradle of the Industrial Revolution remembers its past at Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Art Gallery. This grand Regency mansion was built by the all powerful Ironmaster William Crawshay and features period restoration, social history galleries and an impressive fine art collection.
The splendour of Cyfarthfa with its 160 acre public park is in sharp contrast to the charmingly simple construction of Joseph Parry's Ironworkers Cottage. Birthplace of one of Wales' best loved composers, the cottage depicts working class life in the 1840's and also contains some interesting musical memorabilia.
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Accommodation, activities, attractions and tourist advice for South Wales Valleys
Accommodation in South Wales Valleys
Lugano Guest House South Wales Valleys W4U[http://www.visitcaerphilly.com|A member of Caerphilly Tourism Association - working together to promote tourism(class="member...
Food and Drink in South Wales Valleys
Penderyn Distillery South Wales Valleys Penderyn Distillery is the only distillery in Wales and the first to legally distil a whisky spirit in the country for more than 100 y...
Activity Providers in South Wales Valleys
Captiva Spa and Lounge South Wales Valleys Drawing on the tranquil rhythms of Captiva Island, our spa transforms relaxation into a full-bodied experience, offering a menu of wor...
Attractions in South Wales Valleys
Chocs Away Chocolate Making South Wales Valleys Visit our chocolate making workshops at Chocs Away, Blaenavon in South Wales for all chocoholics who want to try something different. ...
Shops & Services in South Wales Valleys
Blaenafon Cheddar South Wales Valleys We are a specialist cheddar cheese company based in the World Heritage site of Blaenafon, South Wales. At present we produce eight ver...
Community and Culture in South Wales Valleys
Hapus Real Dairy Ice Cream & Parlour South Wales Valleys Hapus Real Diary Ice Cream Parlour is situated in a beautiful location with stunning views. The visitor centre is cosy and family frie...
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