Bedwellty House and Park
Bedwellty House and Park is a historic, Grade II listed Regency residence set in the heart of Tredegar.
Merthyr Tydfil Golf Club
Merthyr Tydfil Golf Club: established in 1908, Merthyr Tydfil is a wonderful mountain top golf course consisting of some truly outstanding views from every hole. With some of the fairways set at over 1000 feet above sea level, this 5652 yard par 69 golf course is perfect for golfers of all levels.
Castell Coch (Cadw)
Castell Coch, or the ‘Red Castle’, rises up from the ancient beech woods of Fforest Fawr like a vision from a fairytale. Yet these great towers with their unmistakable conical roofs only hint at the splendour within.
Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery
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 popular Museum and Art Gallery which is open to the public throughout the year. Visitors can enjoy a yearly programme of walks, talks, workshops and exhibitions or explore the Museum which is a testament to the spirit of the working man, Merthyr's spirit and the story which makes Merthyr so important in history for Wales and Britain as a whole.
Ogmore Castle
A stunning castle on the banks of the Afon Ogwr with ancient stepping tones to take you over the river to Merthyr Mawr.
Cardiff Castle
Cardiff Castle is situated in the heart of the capital. The castle's enchanting fairytale towers conceal an elaborate and splendid interior. Contained in its mighty walls is a history spanning 2,000 years...
Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer
Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer is an activity centre based in the south of the Brecon Beacons, just a 15 minute drive from Merthyr Tydfil centre. The centre offers a fantastic range of activities delivered by specialist instructors. Such activities include sailing, gorge adventure, canoeing, kayaking, raft building, rock climbing, caving, orienteering and more with options available for all ages and abilities.
The Royal Mint Experience
The Royal Mint Experience, in Llantrisant, is the only place in the world where the United Kingdom’s coins being made. Go behind the scenes in our award winning behind the scenes tour plus award winning museum.
Penderyn Brecon Beacons Distillery
Penderyn Distillery's Visitor Centre sits on the southern foothills of Bannau Brycheiniog. You can visit the distillery shop, or take the hour-long tours, which are available seven days a week. Masterclasses are also available.
Brecon Mountain Railway
Travel in an all-weather observation coach behind a vintage steam locomotive through beautiful scenery into Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park along the full length of the Taf Fechan Reservoir to Torpantau.
Joseph Parry's Cottage
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 cottage has been beautifully preserved and is a treat for visitors who would like to experience a traditional home of a 19th Century Ironworker.
Dyffryn Gardens
An Edwardian garden in restoration with an ever-changing seasonal landscape. A peaceful oasis on the outskirts of Cardiff, Dyffryn Gardens covers more than 55 acres.