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The Valleys
Stunning landscapes
Exhilarating activities
Rich heritage
www.thevalleys.co.uk
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In 2013 ten artists were commissioned
to go out and explore The Valleys and
to create their own unique views of
the area.
The result was ten very individual
collections of images some picked
out the stunning views, others the
colourful communities and a few
explored the areas industrial past.
The artists all discovered an area that
is filled with surprises and experiences
why not share them this year?
The Valleys are very real towering
castles to climb, deep mines to
explore with an experienced guide
and local stories. Then theres the
beautiful green landscape where you
can do so many activities. How about
walking across the hillsides, or cycling
along over 400km of off road paths
both great for the whole family.
Or for the more adventurous
how about mountain biking (we
have 3 great mountain bike parks),
climbing, caving or gorge walking
there are brilliant experienced
leaders to make sure you get the
best from your visit.

And after a busy day how about a
meal with the locals! There are great
pubs and eateries across The Valleys
local beers, cheese and luscious ice
creams. You can even discover how
to make Welsh Whiskey.
With so much to explore make this
the year that you discover The Valleys.
Discover
The Valleys
this year
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04 How green are our
Valleys? VERY!
Explore by car,
by foot, by bike.
08 Valleys stories
Explore the past.
12 People & heroes
Real people
real stories.
14 Get out Get dirty!
Ideas for active
weekends.
16 Events
Plan your weekend
adventures.
18 Take your pick...
A look at the rest
of Wales regions.
20 Making the grade
Helping you make sense
of our gradings.
21 Accommodation
listings
Places to stay across
The Valleys.
36 Attractions and
activities listings
From heritage
attractions to golf clubs
youll find it all here.
42 How to find us
Take a look at the
map The Valleys
are really accessible.
Cover:
Blaenrhondda
by Alan Young
Small images:
Parc Cwm Darran
Mountain biking
at Afan Forest
New interpretation at
Blaenavon Ironworks
Above:
Blaenafon Ironworks 1
by Pete Monaghan
Right top:
Waterfall Country by
Gareth Hugh Davies
The Big Cheese,
Caerphilly by
Robert Macdonald
Right bottom:
Maesycwmmer Viaduct
by Phillip Watkins
Ogmore Vale
Late Afternoon
by Harry Robertson
Far right:
Tredegar by
Becky Adams
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The Valleys Walking Festival
This well established Walking
Festival provides walkers of all
abilities with new walk routes led
by knowledgeable and enthusiastic
guides right across The Valleys. With
walks of all length and difficulty,
you can also choose the subject
that interests you whether thats
discovering the hidden heritage of
caves near Trefil or paths across the
hillsides of Blaenavon, or enjoying
the slowly changing autumnal colours
near Caerphilly or the birds flying
above Aberdare. Running annually
over two weeks, why not come and
stay in The Valleys and enjoy more
than one of these brilliant routes.

Tenth Valleys Walking Festival
6-21 September 2014
www.walesvalleyswalking.co.uk
Main image:
Blaencwm, Rhondda
Below:
Relaxing by Glyncorrwg Ponds
Bottom:
Walking along Bwlch y Clawdd
If your view of The Valleys is an area
of coal mines and scarred landscapes
then take another look. The Valleys
are green with forests, country
parks, unspoilt hillsides, open
common land, clear rivers and crisp
lakes together providing a wonderful
backdrop to the traditional Valley
communities.
Getting out into The Valleys is all about refreshing your spirit a great
way to help cope with the everyday pressures of life. All you need to do
is to pull on your walking boots and follow some of the inspired routes
that link communities and hillsides how about exploring Twmbarlwm,
our very own Bronze Age hill fort with spectacular views across The
Bristol Channel, or discover the native residents of Swiss Valley near
Llanelli. There are also great circular routes around Pontypridd and for
the really adventurous, how about stepping out from the north to the
south of The Valleys on the Taff Trail, Rhymney or Sirhowy Valley Trails.
You could choose a different route each weekend and still have new
ones to discover at the end of 2014!
Check out www.thevalleys.co.uk for plenty of walk ideas.
How green are our Valleys? VERY!
This is spectacular countryside. Buzzards wheeling
around overhead, air so fresh it feels restorative,
and vast open space where you can quickly lose yourself
in your thoughts. If youre into walking theres a multitude
of routes you can take depending on how long youve
got or how challenging you want to make your
adventure. Plus theres a few pubs dotted around
that are worth factoring in to your itinerary.
Gareth Johnson, Gay Star News
Waterfall Country
I cannot call to mind a single valley that
in the same extent of country comprises
so much beautiful and picturesque
scenery and so many interesting and
special features as the Vale of Neath.
Thats what the famous 19th Century naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace
wrote when he first experienced the Vale of Neath. He summed it
up pretty well. Waterfall Country is a hidden treasure, a sequence
of striking waterfalls that ensure that walks in this area are truly
memorable especially if you are able to venture behind Sgwd yr Eira
and experience the noise and power of water forming a living curtain
in front of you!
Get on your bike away from the cars!
The Valleys has over 400kms of safe, off road, family friendly routes,
ideal for cycling, scooting, walking or even running. Many of the
routes used to be railways, tram lines or canal towpaths and so they
have an easy gradient and link together communities and some of the
areas brilliant attractions as they wind their way through the beautiful
Valleys landscape.
Explore The Valleys the people-powered way! Check out
www.sustrans.org.uk/walesroutes to get the best from the
National Cycle Network here are a couple of routes to try in 2014.
Coming soon: Taff Tales
Taff Tales is an audio-treasure hunt
adventure for the Taff Trail using mobile
phones and your imagination.
Listen with all your senses and discover the
magical world that awaits you on the trails!
Taff Tales will launch on Easter weekend
and run until the end of August:
www.sustrans.org.uk/tafftales
With acres of common land and miles
of bridleways, The Valleys has loads of
opportunities for enthusiastic horse riders.
There are riding schools and trekking centres
which can all help you to get out and about.
There is also a new safe riding path linking
Dare Valley Country Park, near Aberdare,
with Barry Sidings Country Park, north
of Pontypridd.
The 14 mile route meanders through
St Gwynno and Gelliwion Forests
affording great views and dappled shade
a comfortable journey for riders and
horses alike!
Explore on horse back
Llynfi Valley Ebbw Valley
A traffic free art trail between Maesteg and Afan Forest Park, this
trail has wonderful views across The Valleys and down to the coast.
On the former site of the Maesteg Washery, a brand new artwork
has been installed by Sustrans it is based around an impressive
stone structure with wetlands and an area of tree planning which
will bring new birds, insects and mammals into the area.
This route links Brynmawr, Nantyglo, Abertillery and Six Bells
all former industrial towns. As the trail winds through the Valley,
you can imagine being a Chartist marching to Newport in 1839
or a miner walking to work at Six Bells Colliery. Like many of the
routes, you can enjoy the wonderful green landscape and the rich
heritage stories.
Main image:
Sgwd Ddwli Isaf
Below:
Walking behind Sgwd yr Eira
Top:
Cycling on the Taff Trail
Left:
Llynfi Valley
Middle:
Cycling in The Valleys
Right:
Guardian, Six Bells
Bottom left:
Enjoying the view at
Parc Cwm Darran
Bottom right:
Riding in The Valleys
Green Flag Country Parks
You have probably heard of Blue Flag Beaches but have you heard
of Green Flag Parks? These are wonderful green spaces where the
environment is well managed and the facilities for visitors are the best.
The Valleys have over 50 Green Flag Country and Community Parks.
For a full list take a look at www.greenflagaward.org
Parc Taf Bargoed, Merthyr Tydfil
Ynysangharad War Memorial Park, Pontypridd
Garn Lakes Local Nature Reserve, Blaenavon
Gnoll Park, Neath
Maesteg Welfare Park
The Garden Festival Parklands, Ebbw Vale
Parc Cwm Darran, Bargoed
Bedwellty Park, Tredegar
We walked across some very beautiful landscape
and then down a steep incline, as we got closer
we could hear the sound of the water falling
and suddenly there it was in front of us this amazing
piece of natural beauty I was literally blown away!
The guides told us to get water-proofed up and
then lead us behind the waterfall, it was an amazing
experience and one that I can honestly say goes down
as one of my favourite sights of all time.
Jess Contomichalos, thatsyummymummy.net
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Impressive castles
You might associate The Valleys with industry
but did you know that we have some of the
most impressive castles in the UK?
World Heritage Site, Blaenavon
This town and surrounding landscape
embodies the role that The Valleys
played in the industrial revolution
when innovation, skills and
determination meant that we lead
the world. Here the towns exciting
and turbulent history can be
explored as you go underground
at Big Pit: National Coal Museum,
feel the heat as you discover the
story of iron at Blaenavon Ironworks,
and marvel at the creative use
of gravity and water with the
tramways and canals that took
the iron to Newport.
The Blaenavon World Heritage
Centre has interactive exhibitions
telling the story of the whole area
and its residents through history
it should be your first port of call
to understand the World Heritage
Landscape before visiting the other
great attractions.
For more information visit:
www.visitblaenavon.co.uk
Valleys stories
The Valleys have a rich heritage
that you can explore how about
Twmbarlwm, an Ironage Hill Fort
that sits high on the ridge above
Cwmbran and Cwmcarn, or the
incredible archaeological remains
on Gelligaer Common.
There are churches that date back as for as 13th century
like St Illtyds above Abertillery, and others with unique
stories such as Ebenezer United Reformed Church,
Pontnewynydd which was built by Rev Edmond Jones
using funds from selling his book collection he was also
known as the Old Prophet due to his seemingly genuine
gift of prophecy. Each community in The Valleys has a
unique story to tell so if you are interested in history
then make sure you visit there are more than enough
Valleys Stories to keep you interested!
Kidwelly is on a par with the other great castles of Wales
and catching sight of it shrouded in early morning mist
is spine-tingling stuff. The story of Princess Gwenllian,
who died in battle in 1136, is also fascinatng.
Carreg Cennan clings to a sheer cliff-face on all sides
a great defensive position which makes it even
more incredible that it fell into Welsh and English hands
during the troubled medieval period. It even became
a Lancastrian hideout!
The best known of our castles is probably Caerphilly
the largest in Wales with its concentric walls within walls
system of defence. The most dramatic feature has to be
the tower that out leans Pisa continually challenging
the laws of gravity!
Our castles are great places to visit fantastic views,
lots of towers to climb, and opportunities to step back
in time indeed, you might also come across film crews
using these spectacular scenes as the backdrop for
programmes like Dr Who and Da Vincis Demons.
Above:
Kidwelly Castle
Middle:
Carreg Cennan
Below:
Caerphilly Castle
Opposite page:
Top:
Big Pit, National Coal Museum
Left:
St Illtyds Church,
near Abertillery
Right:
Inscribed stone on
Gelligaer Common
Bottom:
World Heritage Centre
Imposing estates
Across The Valleys there are imposing houses and
estates that date back before the industrial revolution.
Margam Park has over 4000 years of history reminders of pre
historic man, the Romans and a 19th century Castle, as well as the
Abbey, all sit in this 850 acre country estate. Nearby The Gnoll might
only date back to Elizabeth 1, but there is more than enough to
explore with the Cascades, Ivy Tower and the great open spaces.
Much of The Valleys was agricultural and so there are imposing
farm houses. In Cwmbran youll find Llanyrafon Manor, where you
can discover the part that this farm played in WW2. Near Nelson is
Llancaiach Fawr Manor where visitors are taken back to 1645
to discover how this area was involved in the Civil War; this along
with Margam are deemed to be some of the most haunted buildings
in UK perfect to visit in October!
More recently, the wealth iron and coal masters wanted to impress
with imposing homes. Cyfarthfa Castle in Merthyr Tydfil has to be
considered one of the best as it sits high on the hill, overlooking
Crawshays ironworks. Now it houses a museum and sits in perfect
parkland. In nearby Tredegar is Bedwellty House and Park the home
of Samuel Homfray, and later where Aneurin Bevan started his political
career before going on to Parliament and setting up the National
Health Service.
Real people
Real stories
As people flowed into The Valleys to
work in the new iron, coal and copper
industries, so new communities were
established. The strong character of
individuals ensured that the hard work
and living conditions could be endured
and now you can discover many
of these real stories.
Coal mining employed many thousands, and
you can still meet real miners to find out what
life under ground was like. Each coal museum
brings to life the challenges of the local
geology so Cefn Coed Colliery Museum
focuses on the deepest anthracite mine, whilst
the South Wales Miners Museum looks at the
Afan Forest story (an area that is now famed
for Mountain Biking). As we move east we
come to probably the most famous mining
area The Rhondda and Rhondda
Heritage Park recreates the life of local
miners with tours and extensive pit head
buildings. On the eastern most edge of the
coalfield youll find Big Pit: National Coal
Museum with the unique underground tours.
The production of metals pre dates the coal
industry. In the west you can discover the
mysteries of early tinplate manufacture at
Kidwelly Industrial Museum or the National
Trusts Aberdulais Tinworks & Waterfall.
You can then visit some of the ironworks
maybe Cefn Cribwr near Bridgend or
Sirhowy, Tredegar.
We are all interested in seeing how people
lived and across The Valleys there are
some inspired sites you can visit Joseph
Parrys Cottage in Merthyr Tydfil, Stack
Square at Blaenavon Ironworks or Bute
Town near Rhymney.
Working in industry has always been hard
many have lost their lives. Across The
Valleys there are memorials to the spirit and
determination of the families that moved
to the area in search of work two of
the most recent are well worth a visit.
Senghenydd where 439 men died in a mining
disaster in 1913 is now home to the National
Mining Memorial. At Six Bells, near Abertillery,
one of the most imposing sculptures, Guardian,
marks the site where 45 men died in 1960.
Both of these imposing memorials also
have community museums where you
can find out about the people who helped
and the impact upon the community.
For more information visit:
Aber Valley
your.caerphilly.gov.uk/
abervalleyheritage/
Ty Ebbw Fach
www.tyebbwfach.co.uk
Left:
Rhondda Heritage Park
Right:
Cefn Coed Colliery Museum
Bottom left:
Wales National Mining Memorial,
Senghenydd
Bottom right:
Guardian, Six Bells
Going local
Local museums are the ideal starting
point for exploring a communities
heritage here are just a few:
Brynmawr great collection of
Brynmawr Furniture that was sold in
the very best stores during the 1930s
www.brynmawrmuseum.co.uk
Cynon Valley explores how the
lives of local people have changed
www.cvmg.co.uk
Winding House, New Tredegar
tells the story of Caerphilly County
www.windinghouse.co.uk
Pontypool with a unique collection
of Japanware
www.pontypoolmuseum.org.uk
Pontypridd right next to the
historic bridge in the town centre
www.pontypriddmuseum.org.uk
There are also some brilliant specialist
museums such as Welsh Area Fire
Engine Restoration Society (WAFERS)
www.wafersmuseum.org.uk and the
Blaina Chartist Visitor Centre
www.chartistvisitorcentre.org.uk
Above:
Margam Castle & Country Park
Middle:
Llancaiach Fawr Manor
Below:
Cyfarthfa Castle and Park
Reminders of past disasters
The people of The Valleys really are the icing on the cake that makes
this area very special. As you explore The Valleys you will meet the
locals many with a quick wit and a unique turn of phrase that can
be traced back to our own dialect Wenglish a combination
of Welsh and the English accents that workers drawn to the area
during the Industrial Revolution brought with them. Some words to
look out for cwtch a special cuddle daps plimsoll and
belonging related to.
The people of The Valleys have stories to tell whether its the
miner guides at Big Pit: National Coal Museum or Rhondda Heritage
Park with their stories of camaraderie and hard work, or the Welsh
with Italian backgrounds who serve some of the best ice creams
and coffees as did their forefathers over 100 years ago so make
sure you take the opportunity to chat to the locals wherever you
are visiting!
Valley heroes and heroines
Our mineral wealth spurred on entrepreneurs and engineers who
helped make Wales the worlds first industrial nation. Our tight knit
coal communities raised sons and daughters with heart, young men
and women like Aneurin Bevan and Elizabeth Andrews who believed
in a better future, a different way of doing things.
We nurtured fighters for justice, like the Chartists, who 175 years ago
were prepared to die so that everyone could have the right to vote.
And of course, as we remember the start of the Great War, so there
will be many opportunities to uncover the stories of how the war
impacted upon the lives of men, women and children across the area.
If youd like to find out more about some of the Heroes and Heroines
of The Valleys uncovering how their actions impacted upon
others in The Valleys and across the whole world, then take a look
at www.thevalleys.co.uk/heroes and let us know whos actions
you feel should also be recognised.
Remembering The Great War
Across The Valleys communities will be telling their own stories
the men who went to the front, those who stayed behind to
mine the essential black gold, the women who took on the roles
vacated by young men and the families who waited for news.
Call into any of the local museums and youll discover unique
stories. St Elvans Church in Aberdare are exploring the stories
behind the names on the War Memorial whilst the Winding House,
New Tredegar will be highlighting the stories of local residents.
Campaigning for the vote
In 1839, 175 years ago, men and women of The Valleys were part
of a campaign to secure the vote for all men this was known as
Chartism. The march Newport on 4 November ended in over 20
men dying others were transported to Australia and many were
sentenced to terms in prison yet, nowadays, we all take the vote
for granted. To explore the long journey it took to achieve this right
how about visiting The Gwent Archives in Ebbw Vale or the Blaina
Chartist Visitor Centre.
People & heroes
Stunning scenery, a rich heritage and people
who welcome visitors with enthusiasm and
are passionate about the area they call home
this is The Valleys!
A champion of The Valleys heritage
2014 is the 100th anniversary of
the birth of Alexander Cordell
the writer who captured the stories
of the people of The Valleys in books
like Rape of the Fair Country.
Whilst he was born in Ceylon, he was
never happier than when he was
at home in Wales. His books really
captured the essence of Wales
the First Industrial Nation.
You can find out more at Blaenafon
Community Heritage and Cordell
Museumin the Blaenavon Heritage Town.
Above:
Rob Brydon in the Afan Valley
Above left:
Local food stall holder
Above right:
Four generations of Sidolis
ice-cream makers in Ebbw Vale
Left:
Cordells desk at Blaenafon
Community Heritage and
Cordell Museum
Above:
Bedwellty House, where
Nye Bevan started his
political career
Far left:
Reminders of miners past
Left:
Chartist leader,
Zephania Williams
Left:
Sergeant Jack Williams
from Ebbw Vale the
most decorated Welsh non
commissioned officer,
(The Regimental Museum
of The Royal Welsh, Brecon)
Get out
Get dirty!
The hills The valleys The rivers The cliffs
together these mean that The Valleys
are a great outdoor playground for people
looking for adventure, activities and sports.
Mountain biking
The Valleys have great facilities for Mountain Bikers with Afan
Forest, Cwmcarn and BikePark Wales, Merthyr Tydfil all offering
exhilarating routes through forests and across rocky terrains
even the youngest and least experienced bikers can find routes
to challenge. For the adventurous (and fit) riders, there are numerous
tracks and trails across the hill tops linking together various
communities, allowing you to create your very own route.
www.cognation.co.uk
For those with thinner tyres the roads across the hilltops are great
training routes or you could join the Wiggle Dragon Ride
take the challenge to race up to 300km, climbing over 3,400m
now thats a ride!!
www.humanrace.co.uk/events/cycling/dragon-ride
Adventure
The natural landscape means that The Valleys are great for watersports
like kayaking, gorge walking and canyoning, as well as drier activities
like climbing, caving, orienteering and even paragliding.
As well as the space and the landscape we also have some of the very
best adventure guides who can introduce you to the skills and the
excitement in a safe environment a must have for trying
new adventures.
Even the youngest members of the family can have a go at some of
the purpose built centres how about Segway Trekking at Mountain
View Ranch, Tree Top Adventure at Go Ape, Margam or a bit of
Bouldering at The Rock UK Summit Centre, Trelewis.
Check out www.thevalleys.co.uk for more ideas.
try canyoning in the rivers and waterfalls
around Ystradfellte! Slide down rapids, float down
fast-flowing chutes and waves, jump of 20ft
waterfalls
Families South East Magazine
Buoyancy aids, wet suits, helmets and skilled instructors are essential.
as soon as I set off any lingering concerns
swiftly vanished in the sheer exhilaration and
occasional moments of terror of the ride, which
snaked through forests, rocky sections and even
a tunnel. There are also stunning views across the
countryside of South Wales
Rough Guides writer Shafik Meghji
Written on his visit to BikePark Wales
Afan Valley has undergone a transformation
in the last few decades would be an extreme
understatement. What was once grim, coal-mining
country is now a pristine mecca for outdoor sports,
with mountain biking being the obvious draw. Its
rare to discover a new destination in the UK, but
this is exactly what Afan Valley and The Valleys
in general have become.
Will Jones, www.mydestination.com
Opposite page:
Top:
Go Ape
Middle:
A tight squeeze!
Bottom:
Gorge walking in the
Vale of Neath
Above:
Cycling along
Llangeinor Common
Left:
Wiggle Dragon Ride
( Human Race Ltd)
Top right:
Mountain biking at Cwmcarn
Middle right:
BikePark Wales
Bottom right:
Afan Argoed
Events
Throughout the year there are events
taking place across The Valleys great
opportunities to get out an about with
your whole family
The programme develops throughout
the year so it is always worth checking
the website www.thevalleys.co.uk
or call into one of the brilliant Valleys
Tourist Information Centres.
APRIL
International Festival
of Orienteering 2014
www.thejk.org.uk
MAY
The Queens Baton Run
Across The Valleys
Aberdare Festival
Fun for all the family
www.rctcbc.gov.uk/whatson
Global Village
A festival celebrating the cultural diversity
of Merthyr Tydfil
www.merthyrtydfilglobalvillage.org.uk
Margam Kite Festival
Everybody can join the experts in flying
kites is this beautiful setting
www.margamcountrypark.co.uk
JUNE
Cwmbran Big Event
Family events around The Boating Lake
www.torfaen.gov.uk
Wiggle Dragon Ride
Explore The Valleys by cycle including
The Rhigos and Devils Elbow
www.humanrace.co.uk/events/cycling/
dragon-ride
Blaenavon World Heritage Day
Festival, street party, Victorian funfair, music
and the annual heritage costume parade
Valley 100
100 miles walk over a weekend
a real adventure
www.ldwa.org.uk/2014Hundred
JULY

Steelhouse Festival
Rock music and spectacular views
www.steelhousefestival.com
The Big Cheese
Joyful Silliness around Caerphilly Castle
www.your.caerphilly.gov.uk/bigcheese
SEPTEMBER

The Valleys Walking Festival
Guided walks around the beautiful Valleys
www.walesvalleyswalking.co.uk
DECEMBER

Father Christmas
Father Christmas is really busy at loads
of events across The Valleys
Nos Galan Road Race
A unique run commemorate the Welsh
runner Guto Nyth Bran
www.nosgalan.co.uk
The Valleys inspires many artists and makers
and we are lucky to have a variety of
great galleries where you can see (and buy)
delightful reminders of the area.
Here are a few of the best galleries
which have an ever changing
programme of displays.
Art Gallery,
Rhondda Heritage Park
www.rhonddaheritagepark.com
/level-one-gallery
Cynon Valley
Museum & Gallery
www.cvmg.co.uk
Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre
www.lgac.org.uk
Pontardawe Arts Centre
www.pontardaweartscentre.com
Lemon Blues Gallery
www.lemonblues.co.uk
Llantrisant Gallery
www.llantrisantgallery.com
Y Galeri, Caerphilly
www.ygaleri.co.uk
Just a few of the events planned for 2014
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Top:
The Big Cheese
Left:
World Heritage Day, Blaenavon
Right:
Father Christmas
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Arts & crafts venues
Coming soon REDHOUSE
An arts complex in the Old Town Hall,
Merthyr Tydfil will officially open on
1 March. Definitely worth a visit.
Exhibitions, caf and theatre space.
www.redhousecymru.com
Other images:
Details of the Redhouse architecture
Left:
The Old Town Hall in its heyday
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The Valleys Heart and Soul of Wales is one of
the Holiday Areas within Wales. Each area has
its own distinct character.
Take your pick
Introducing Wales Holiday Areas
The Isle of Anglesey
Anglesey offers unparalleled beauty, amazing
adventures, serious solitude and a warm
welcome. Easily accessible; this unique island,
with its coastline, varied beaches and
historical towns make it a superb base for
all the family. Those that have visited need
not be told. They just return
T : +44(0)1248713177
E : anglesey@nwtic.com
www.facebook.com/visitanglesey
www.visitanglesey.co.uk
Llandudno and Colwyn Bay
Vibrant Llandudno, the Victorian seaside
gem with a history that goes back to the
Bronze Age. World Heritage Conwy with
its rich maritime past. Waterfront
adventure in Colwyn Bay. Year round
breaks, filled with family fun, good food,
great walking, world-class theatre and a
full calendar of exciting events. All within
easy reach of Snowdonia.
T : +44(0)1492577577
E : llandudnotic@conwy.gov.uk
www.facebook.com/visitingllandudno
www.visitllandudno.org.uk
North East Wales
Less than 20 minutes from Chester, were
just a short journey from the North West
and the West Midlands. From the bustling
shops and cultural events of Wrexham to the
culinary delights of the Mold Food and Drink
Festival to the world-famous Llangollen
International Eisteddfod. The areas includes
Rhyl, one of the best recognized British
seaside resorts and the Clwydian Range
& Dee Valley, Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty. We even have an 11-mile long World
Heritage Site the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
and Canal and you can also walk the ancient
Offas Dyke path running through Chirk out
to the coast at Prestatyn.
T : +44(0)197829201
E : tourism@wrexham.gov.uk
T : +44(0)1745355068
E : rhyltic@denbighshire.gov.uk
www.northeastwales.co.uk
Snowdonia Mountains and Coast
The outdoor adventure playground of North
Wales that includes the Snowdonia National
Park, Ll yn Peninsula and Cambrian Coastline.
A wide choice of quality accommodation,
attractions and activities castles, narrow-
gauge railways, golf, cycling, walking,
award winning beaches, country parks,
coastal path, World Heritage Site, Areas
of Outstanding Natural Beauty and
Heritage Coast.
T : +44(0)1341281485
E : tourism@gwynedd.gov.uk
www.facebook.com/visitingsnowdonia
www.twitter.com/visit_snowdonia
www.visitsnowdonia.info
www.visitsnowdonia.wordpress.com
Mid Wales My Way
Featuring Brecon Beacons National Park,
Dyfi Biosphere, Cambrian Mountains, Lake
Vrynwy & the Berwyns and Offas Country.
Magnificent walks two national trails,
waterfalls and many other breathtaking
walks besides.
Muddy Wheels cycling on- and off-road.
A great track record four years with the
Tour of Britain, home to Dyfi Enduro and
Beacons Beast. Family traffic-fee routes to
extreme mountain biking await.
Year round events from Hay Literary to
Machynlleth Comedy, from Green Man to the
Royal Welsh and Winter Shows, celebrating
our agricultural heritage. Stay in magnificent
mansions to wacky wigwams. All topped off
with mouth-watering cuisine, local whiskies
and marvelous wines. Thats Mid Wales
My Way!
T : +44(0)1874622485
E : tourism@powys.gov.uk
www.midwalesmyway.com

Ceredigion Cardigan Bay
& the Cambrian Mountains
Discover the landscape, villages and harbours
that inspired Dylan Thomas and delve into
Waless history at Cardigan Castle. Walk
gentle or challenging sections of Ceredigions
coast path from a promenade stroll at
Aberystwyth to hill fort climbs at
Llangrannog. Spot dolphins and birds; enjoy
family fun at award-winning beaches and all
sorts of events; relax and savour Cardigan
Bay seafood to Cambrian Mountain lamb.
T : +44(0)1970612125
E : brochure@ceredigion.gov.uk
www.facebook.com/discoverceredigion
www.discoverceredigion.co.uk
Pembrokeshire
Britains Only Coastal National Park
Rated by National Geographic magazine
experts as the second best coastline in the
world. With 186 miles of magnificent and
varied coastline and over 50 beaches, theres
plenty of space for everyone. Choose
between lively Tenby and Saundersfoot or
peaceful St Davids and Newport. Perfect
for outdoor activities or just relaxing.
To find out more about Pembrokeshire
www.visitpembrokeshire.com
Carmarthenshire Carmarthen Bay
The last place that Dylan Thomas called
home and the best place to be to celebrate
and capture his centenary celebrations
in 2014. Carmarthenshire stretches from
Carmarthen Bay in the south to western
Brecon Beacons and the Cambrian
Mountains in the north, wondrous Gardens,
awe-inspiring Castles and Waless longest
beach, market towns brimming with local
produce and chic shopping.
T : +44(0)1267231557
E : marketing@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
www.discovercarmarthenshire.com
ACTIVITIES FOR ALL
Wales is the UKs activity
capital. Find out more with
the help of these FREE
action-packed guides and
take a look at the websites.
Fishing
With endless coastline and
countless rivers and lakes
its no wonder Wales is an
anglers paradise.
www.fishing.visitwales.com
Golf Wales
The secrets out! More and
more players are discovering
and thoroughly enjoying
Golf as it should be in Wales.
www.golfasitshouldbe.com
Swansea Bay - Mumbles, Gower,
Afan and the Vale of Neath
Discover Dylan Thomas in Waless Waterfront
City, birthplace of our poetic hero and
playwright. Be a part of his centenary
celebrations throughout 2014. Spend some
time in the UKs first Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty. Unwind on award-winning
beaches and explore unspoilt countryside.
Bring your board, bike and boots and enjoy
watersports, cycling and walking.
T : +44(0)1792468321
E : tourism@swansea.gov.uk
www.visitswanseabay.com
Cardiff, Capital of Wales
The capital of Wales has unique attractions,
top-class entertainment, a wide range of
accommodation to suit all needs and quality
shopping with a difference. Cardiff Castle,
the Millennium Stadium, National Museum
Cardiff, the Wales Millennium Centre and
famous Doctor Who Experience combined
with Cardiff Bay offer indoor and outdoor
entertainment for everyone all year round.
T : +44(0)2920873573
E : visitor@cardiff.gov.uk
www.visitcardiff.com
Glamorgan Heritage Coast
and Countryside
The dramatic Heritage Coast and popular
resorts of Barry Island and Porthcawl
are fringed by lovely Vale and Bridgend
countryside and green hills. Discover the
special character of an area steeped in
history and its close to Cardiff, Wales
cosmopolitan capital.
T : +44(0)1446704867
T : +44(0)1656815338
E : tourism@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
E : tourism@bridgend.gov.uk
www.visitthevale.com
www.bridgendbites.com
Wye Valley & Vale of Usk
Fantastic scenery and high-quality food
and drink from the Brecon Beacons National
Park to the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty. Explore castles, Roman
towns and beautiful gardens; then take
in award-winning vineyards, bustling
market towns and great local pubs. With the
renowned Newport and Abergavenny Food
Festivals, celebrated restaurants and artisan
producers, discover why were the Food
Capital of Wales.
T : +44(0)1291623772
E : tourism@monmouthshire.gov.uk
www.visitwyevalley.com
Holiday Area Brochures
The Isle of Anglesey
Llandudno & Colwyn Bay
North East Wales
Snowdonia Mountains & Coast/
Eryri Mynyddoedd a Mr
Mid Wales My Way (no brochure)
Ceredigion Cardigan Bay and the
Cambrian Mountains
Pembrokeshire Britains only Coastal
National Park (no brochure)
Carmarthenshire Carmarthen Bay
Swansea Bay, Mumbles, Gower,
Afan & the Vale of Neath
Activity Guides
Fishing Wales
Golf Wales
Cardiff Capital of Wales
Glamorgan Heritage Coast & Countryside
Wye Valley & Vale of Usk (no brochure)
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All the accommodation featured in this publication
has been independently assessed so you can make
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to stay has been given a rating according to the
quality and facilities on offer.
Making
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A Guide to Quality
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These ratings mean that you can be
sure of standards and choose the
accommodation thats just right for you.
Visit Wales/AA are the only checking agents
in Wales, checking out over 5,000 places.
STARS are your guide toquality. The Star Quality
GradingSchemes apply toall types of
accommodation: servicedhotels, guest houses,
bedandbreakfast, farmaccommodation, hostel/
hostel type accommodation, self-catering
cottages andapartments andcaravan holiday
home andtouring/campingparks.
All accommodation grades are basedon a set of
common quality standards agreedby Visit Wales,
Visit England, Visit Scotlandandthe AA. The star
ratings reflect the facilities andoverall quality of
the experience.
What do our star ratings mean?
Accommodation operators are gradedbetween
one andfive stars (with 5stars beingthe highest)
basedon the overall quality of the experience and
the facilities available.
Accommodation differs in style andtherefore
different ratingschemes apply todifferent types
andstyles of business. Tohelpyou make your
choice, each star ratedbusiness will alsobe given
a designator todescribe the style of
accommodation you can expect.
Does a lower star rating equal
less quality?
Many lower star ratedaccommodations may
still offer high quality but donot meet all of
the facility andservice expectations for the
higher star ratings. Is it particularly important
not tocompare Guest Accommodation ratings
against Hotel ratings as different criteria are
usedwhen assessing.
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establishment before bookingtocheck that
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comfort andfoodin serviced
accommodation.
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have chosen not tobe star rated,
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toensure that they provide an
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accurate andhonest way howthe property can
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www.wales.gov.uk/tourism
Accommodation
listings
Accommodation is grouped by Valley and then by type.
For further information on accommodation in the area please
visit www.thevalleys.co.uk and contact the establishment
directly for specific requirements.
Hotel
Guest House
B&B
Self-Catering
Camping/Caravan
Farm
Any problems?
In the unfortunate event that you doencounter
problems with your chosen accommodation,
please refer towww.wales.gov.uk/tourism
for further guidance.
AFAN VALLEY
Afan Lodge
Afan Road,
Duffryn Rhondda,
Port Talbot, SA13 3ES
01639 852500
info@afanlodge.com
www.afanlodge.com
Guest Accommodation

Green Lanterns Guest House
Hawdref Ganol Farm,
Cimla,
Neath, SA12 9SL
01639 631884
info@greenlanterns.co.uk
www.greenlanterns.co.uk
Guest House

The Queens
Queen Street,
Glyncorrwg,
Port Talbot, SA13 3BL
01639 850487
rentonad@tiscali.co.uk
www.thequeensguesthouse.co.uk
Guest House

Hafod Grange
The Grange Goytre,
Port Talbot, SA13 2YR
01639 888705
enquiries@hafodgrange.com
www.hafodgrange.com
Guest House

The Barn B&B
Tyn Cellar Farm,
Water Street,
Margam, SA13 2PD
01656 748644
relax@tyncellarfarm.co.uk
www.tyncellarfarm.co.uk
Bed & Breakfast

Bryn Teg House
9 Craig-y-Fan,
Cymmer,
Port Talbot, SA13 3LN
01639 851820
jwilliams@brynteghouse.com
www.brynteghouse.com
Bed & Breakfast
Tyn y Coed
No 10,
Ten Acre Wood,
Margam, SA13 2SU
01639 885500
llewelyn37@talktalk.net
Bed & Breakfast

Whites Level House
1 Norton Terrace,
Glyncorwg,
Port Talbot, SA13 3AN
07701 099331
info@whiteslevelhouse.co.uk
www.whiteslevelhouse.co.uk
Self-Catering
Windways
50 Afan Road,
Duffryn Rhondda,
Port Talbot, SA13 3ET
07973 615893
gary@neuadd-afan.com
www.windways.co.uk
Self-Catering
FSC Margam Discovery Centre
Margam Park,
Port Talbot, SA13 2UA
01639 895636
enquiries.mp@field-studies-council.org
www.field-studies-council.org/centres/
margamdiscoverycentre
Group Accommodation
Afan Valley Cottage
27 Beatrice Street,
Blaengwynfi,
Port Talbot, SA13 3TS
07958 928096
info@afanvalleycottage.co.uk
www.afanvalleycottage.co.uk
Self-Catering

Afan Cottage
Jersey Terrace,
Cwmafan,
SA12 9AS
07977 145766
www.afancottage.co.uk
Self-Catering

Depot Road
New Methodist Church,
Cwmafan,
Port Talbot, SA12 9DF
07974 437885
info@depotrd.co.uk
www.depotrd.co.uk
Self-Catering
Fedwen Fawr
Tyler Fedwen Farm,
Bwlch Road,
Cwmafan
Port Talbot, SA12 9YA
07974 656124
info@fedwenfawr.co.uk
www.fedwenfawr.co.uk
ApprovedAlternative Accommodation
Ivy House
10 Craig Y Fan,
Cymmer,
07979 218017
www.ivyhousewales.com
Awaiting GradingSelf Catering
Rose Cottage
Craig-Y-Fan,
Cymmer,
01639 851820
jwilliams@brynteghouse.com
www.brynteghouse.com/rosecottage
Bunkhouse
Afan House
3 Blaenant Street,
Duffryn Rhondda,
Port Talbot, SA13 3HB
01256 351815
bookings@afan-house.co.uk
www.afan-house.co.uk
Self-Catering
Glyncorrwg Ponds
Ynyscorrwg Park,
Glyncorrwg,
Port Talbot, SA13 3EA
01639 851900
glyncorrwgcampsite@hotmail.com
glyncorrwgpondsvisitorcentre.co.uk
Touring and Camping Park
Best Western Parkway Hotel and Spa
Ty Coch Lane, Llantarnam Park Way,
Cwmbran, NP44 3UW
01633 871199
enquiries@parkwayhotel.co.uk
www.bw-parkwayhotel.co.uk
Hotel
Premier Inn Cwmbran
Avondale Road, Pontrhydrun,
Cwmbran, NP44 1DE
0871 5278284
www.premierinn.com
Budget Hotel
Premier Inn Pontypool
Lower Mill Field, Pontypool, NP4 0RH
0870 5278890
www.premierinn.com
Budget Hotel
Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel
Lower Mill Field, Pontypool, NP4 0XB
0844 5767676
Metro Hotel
Gelligravog Farm B&B
Gelligravog Farm,
Cwmbran, NP44 5AT
01633 871147
gelligravog@gmail.com
www.gelligravog.co.uk
Farmhouse

Oakfield B&B
1 Oakfield Terrace,
Varteg Road,
Blaenavon, NP4 9DS
01495 792829
enquiries@oakfieldbnb.com
www.oakfieldbnb.com
Bed & Breakfast

Ty Shon Jacob Farm
Tranch,
Pontypool, NP4 6BP
01495 757536
tyshonfarm@aol.com
www.accommodationinpontypool.co.uk
Farmhouse
Ty-Cooke Farm
Mamhilad,
Pontypool, NP4 8QZ
01873 880382
tycookefarm@hotmail.com
www.tycookefarm.co.uk
Farmhouse

Holme View Cottage
Yew Tree Farm, Mountain Road Upper
Cwmbran NP44 5AA
01874 676446
enquiries@breconcottages.com
www.breconcottages.com
Self-Catering
Jennys Cottage
17 Park Street,
Blaenavon, NP4 9AB
01874 676446
Self-Catering
Greenway House
1 Greenway,
Talywain,
Pontypool NP4 7RD
01633 861119
cbasolutions@talktalk.net
Self-Catering
Pwll Du Adventure Centre
Pen-y-Galchen Farm,
Pwll Du,
Blaenavon, NP4 9SS
01495 791577
info@pwlldu.org.uk
www.pwllduadventurecentre.co.uk
Bunkhouse
Blackthorne Lodge
Whitehall Lane,
Coed y Paen,
Pontypool, NP4 0SY
07909 636202
julia.rice@ntlworld.com
www.blackthornelodge.co.uk
Self-Catering
AFON LWYD VALLEY
Above: Afan Lodge
Beili Helyg
Cwm Cadlan,
Penderyn,
Aberdare, CF44 0YJ
01685 813609
willow.walks@hotmail.co.uk
www.walkingwalesholidays.co.uk
Bed & Breakfast

Maesyronnen
Ystradfellte,
Aberdare, CF44 9JE
01639 722343
Bed & Breakfast
Cynon Valley Activity Centre
Halt Road,
Rhigos,
Aberdare, CF44 9UW
01403 264641
info@cyat.org
www.cyat.org
Bunkhouse
Dare Valley Country Park
Trecynon,
Aberdare, CF44 7RG
01685 874672
darevalleycountrypark@rctcbc.gov.uk
www.darevalleycountrypark.co.uk
Touring & Camping Park
CYNON VALLEY
Penbryn Cottages
Cwmbach,
Aberdare, CF44 0ED
01685 873373
pittard@btopenworld.com
www.penybryncottages.co.uk
Self-Catering
Ty Newydd Country Hotel
Penderyn Road,
Hirwaun,
Aberdare, CF44 9SX
01685 813433
relax@tynewyddcountryhotel.co.uk
www.tynewyddcountryhotel.co.uk
Country House Hotel
Premier Inn Aberdare
Riverside Retail Park,
Tirfounder Field,
Cwmbach,
Aberdare, CF44 0AH
0871 5278002
www.premierinn.com
Budget Hotel
Fifth Avenue House
Lower Halt Road,
Rhigos,
Aberdare,
CF44 9UP
01685 819914
bookings@fifthavenuehouse.co.uk
www.fifthavenuehouse.co.uk
Guest Accommodation
Dare Valley Country Park
Trecynon,
Aberdare, CF44 7RG
01685 874672
darevalleycountrypark@rctcbc.gov.uk
www.darevalleycountrypark.co.uk
Guest Accommodation
Marquis Inn
Bute Villa,
Aberdare, CF44 7EN
01685 875822
info@themarquisinn.co.uk
www.aberdare-bedandbreakfast.co.uk
Inn
AMMAN VALLEY
Glynhir Mansion & Estate
Glynhir Road,
Llandybie,
Ammanford, SA18 2TD
01269 850438
enquiries@theglynhirestate.com
www.theglynhirestate.com
Guest House
Lothlorien Cottage
49 Heol y Gors, Cwmgors,
Ammanford, SA18 1PT
0208 3720264
merry@lothloriencottage.com
www.lothloriencottage.com
Self-Catering
River View Touring Park
The Dingle,
Llanedi,
Pontarddulais, SA4 0FH
01269 844876
info@riverviewtouringpark.com
www.riverviewtouringpark.com
Bryncoch Farm Camping
Llandyfan,
Ammanford, SA18 2TY
01269 850005
enquiries@bryncochfarm.co.uk
www.bryncochfarm.co.uk
Camping and Log Pods
DULAIS VALLEY EBBW VALLEY
Crynant Cottages
Llwyn Llanc Uchaf Farm,
Crynant,
Neath, SA10 8SF
07966 149136
crynantcottages@btconnect.com
www.crynantcottages.co.uk
Self-Catering
Caer Arba
7 Brynawel Road,
Crynant,
Neath, SA10 8SR
01639 750875
www.caer-arba.co.uk
Self-Catering
Nant y Ffin
Rhos Common,
Crynant,
Neath, SA10 8PP
01874 676446
Self-Catering
The Newbridge Hotel
High Street, Newbridge, NP11 4FH
01495 248536
thenewbridgehotel@yahoo.co.uk
www.thenewbridgehotel.co.uk
Inn
Premier Inn Ebbw Vale
Victoria Business Park,
Waunlwyd, Ebbw Vale, NP23 8AN
0871 5278356
www.premierinn.com
Budget Hotel
The Kings Arms
Newchurch Road, Newtown,
Ebbw Vale, NP23 5BD
01495 352822 / 07816 558536
paul@paulbowen1.wanadoo.co.uk
Inn
Westwood Villa Guest House
59 Risca Road, Crosskeys, NP11 7BT
01495 272650
reception@westwoodvillaguesthouse.co.uk
westwoodvillaguesthouse.co.uk
Guest House
Cwmcarn Forest Campsite
Nantcarn Road,
Cwmcarn,
Crosskeys, NP11 7FA
01495 272001
cwmcarn-vc@caerphilly.gov.uk
www.cwmcarnforest.co.uk
Cwmcarn Holiday Let
32 Caradoc Street,
Crosskeys, NP11 7EF
07925 380517
enquiry@cwmcarnholidaylet.co.uk
www.cwmcarnholidaylet.co.uk
Self-Catering

Cwmcarn Holiday Apartments
123A Newport Road,
Cwmcarn, NP11 7LZ
01633 615900
enquiry@cwmcarnholidayapartments.co.uk
cwmcarnholidayapartments.co.uk
Self-Catering
Glendene Garden Annex
Glendene 9 Gelli Avenue,
Risca, NP11 6QR
01633 612138
enquiries@holidayletsouthwales.co.uk
www.holidayletsouthwales.co.uk
Self-Catering
Upper Grippath Farm Holiday Cottages
Risca,
Caerphilly, NP11 6JB
01633 615000
holidaycottages@uppergrippath.co.uk
www.uppergrippath.co.uk
Self-Catering

Far left:
Ty Newydd Country Hotel
Right:
Cwmcarn Forest
Campsite Pods
Alternative Accommodation
Stradey Park Hotel
Furnace,
Llanelli, SA15 4HA
01554 758171
reservations@stradeyparkhotel.com
www.stradeyparkhotel.com
Hotel
Diplomat Hotel
Felinfoel,
Llanelli, SA15 3PJ
01554 756156
reservations@diplomat-hotel-wales.com
www.diplomat-hotel-wales.com
AA stars Hotel
Llanelli Cross Hands Travelodge
Cross Hands, Llanelli, SA14 6RD
0871 9846230
www.travelodge.co.uk
Budget Hotel
Tyn-y-Cwm Guest House
Nazareth Road, Pontyates,
Llanelli, SA15 5TB
01269 861145
tynycwm@btinternet.com
www.pontyatesguesthouse.co.uk
Guest House
Heol Dwr
Llangyndeyrn,
Kidwelly, SA175EN
01269 870879
www.lletymaelog.co.uk
Bed &Breakfast
Kidwelly Bed & Breakfast
62 Causeway Street, Kidwelly, SA17 4SU
01554 890716
kidwellybandb@yahoo.co.uk
www.stayinkidwelly.com
Bed & Breakfast
The Lodge
Penyfai Lane, Llanelli, SA15 4EH
01554 773790
info@bedandbreakfastllanelli.co.uk
www.bedandbreakfastllanelli.co.uk
Bed & Breakfast
Ffynnon Rhosfa Farm
Llwynteg, Llannon, Llanelli, SA14 8JN
01269 845874
ffynnon.rhosfa@virgin.net
www.ffynnon-rhosfa.co.uk
Bed &Breakfast
Self-Catering
The Old Dairy
Ystrad Fach, Llandyfaelog,
Kidwelly, SA17 5NY
01269 861170
info@theolddairywales.co.uk
www.theolddairywales.co.uk
Bed & Breakfast
Bryngarw House
Brynmenyn,
Bridgend, CF32 8UU
01656 729009
bryngarwhouse@bridgend.gov.uk
www.bryngarwhouse.co.uk
Guest Accommodation

Betws Eco Lodge
Heol Dewi Sant,
Betws,
Bridgend, CF32 8TA
01656 729569
ecolodge@btinternet.com
www.betwsecolodge.co.uk
Group Accommodation
Brynhyfryd Camping & Caravanning
Ffordd-Y-Gyfraith,
Cefn Cribwr,
Bridgend, CF32 0BS
01656 740544
brynhyfrydcampsite@hotmail.co.uk
www.brynhyfrydcampingcaravanning.co.uk
ELY VALLEY
GWENDRAETH VALLEY
GARW VALLEY
Miskin Manor Country House
Pendoylan Road,
Miskin,
Pontyclun, CF72 8ND
01443 224204
reservations@miskin-manor.co.uk
www.miskin-manor.co.uk
Country House Hotel & Self-Catering
Premier Inn Llantrisant
Gwaun Elai,
Magden Park,
Llantrisant, CF728XF
0871 5278640
www.premierinn.com
Budget Hotel

Travelodge Bridgend Pencoed
Old Mill,
Felindre Road,
Pencoed,
Nr. Bridgend CF355HU
0871 9846049
Budget Hotel
The Countryman Inn
Tri-nant Fishery,
Llantrisant, CF72 8LQ
01443 231935
trinantfarm@aol.com
www.the-countryman-inn.co.uk
Inn

The Stables at Brook House
Rhiwsaeson Road,
Cross Inn,
Pontyclun,
Llantrisant, CF72 8NZ
07801 356259
info@thestablesllantrisant.co.uk
www.thestablesllantrisant.co.uk
Bed & Breakfast
Llwynau Farm Pine Lodges
Llantrisant,
Pontyclun, CF72 8LP
01443 229021
llwynaufarmlodges@hotmail.com
www.llwynaufarmpinelodges.co.uk
&Self-Catering
GWENDRAETH VALLEY
Rhydwen & Ty Rhosyn
5 Avalon Court,
Kidwelly, SA17 5EJ
07966 696673
info@burnsholidayhomes.com
www.burnsholidayhomes.com
&Self-Catering
4 Silver Terrace
Burry Port,
SA16 0NA
01554 891260
www.ger-y-mor.co.uk
Self-Catering
Llygad yr Haul
Meinciau,
Kidwelly, SA17 5LB
07718 897495
info@eyeofthesunwales.co.uk
www.eyeofthesunwales.co.uk
Self-Catering
6 Silver Terrace
Burry Port,
SA16 0NA
01554 891221
www.silverterrace.co.uk
Self-Catering
Sea View Chalet
Carmarthen Bay Holiday Park,
Kidwelly, SA17 5HQ
01554 891737
enquiries@seaviewchalet.co.uk
www.seaviewchalet.co.uk
ListedSelf-Catering
Capel Sion
Heol Llansaint,
Kidwelly, SA17 5JD
01267 267955
info@chapelapartmentswales.co.uk
www.chapelapartmentswales.co.uk
Self-Catering
Blaenpant
Mynydd y Garreg,
Kidwelly, SA17 4RP
01623 490881
meynonfreeman@yahoo.com
Self-Catering
Cwmbach Cottage
Maesybont,
Llanelli, SA14 7SR
01269 842986
info@cwmbachcottage.co.uk
www.cwmbachcottage.co.uk
Self-Catering
Maesachddu Cottage
Porthyrhyd,
Carmarthen, SA32 8PX
01267 275563
mail@maesachddufarm.co.uk
www.maesachddufarm.co.uk
Self-Catering
Pantymeillion Cottages
Furnace,
Llanelli, SA15 4YB
01554 775593
mail@pantymeillioncottages.co.uk
www.pantymeillioncottages.co.uk
Self-Catering
Tanylan Farm Holidays
Tanylan Farm,
Kidwelly, SA17 5HJ
01267 267306
www.tanylanfarmholidays.co.uk
Self-Catering&Touring&CampingPark

Garnffrwd
Mynyddcerrig,
Llanelli, SA15 5BB
01269 870539
garnffrwd@btinternet.com
www.garnffrwdflyfishing.co.uk
&Self-Catering
2,3,4 Parc y Llong
Parc y Llong,
Kidwelly, SA17 4RN
08454 174082
&Self-Catering
Dan-y-Cwarre
Five Roads, Llanelli, SA15 5JA
01269 860187
jackierawlings@fsmail.net
www.dan-y-cwarre.co.uk
Self-Catering
Llwydcoed Fach
Llannon,
Llanelli, SA14 6DF
01792 511345
thegwilyms@btinternet.com
Self-Catering
The Coach House
The East Barn, Felinfoel,
Llanelli, SA14 8LZ
01554 899838
robert.east4@btopenworld.com
www.gowerchalets.co.uk
Self-Catering

Y Felin & Ty Gwyn
Penlan Isaf Farm,
Kidwelly, SA17 5JR
01554 890266
kidwellyfarmcottage@live.co.uk
www.kidwellyfarmcottages.co.uk
Self-Catering

Llwynifan Farm Caravan Site
Llangennech,
Llanelli, SA14 8AX
01554 820420
www.llwynifan-farm.co.uk

Carmarthen Bay Holiday Park
Carmarthen Bay Holiday Park,
Port Way,
Kidwelly, SA17 5HQ
08433 092591
www.park-resorts.com
Holiday Park
Fferm Glanyrynys Farm
Porthyrhyd,
Carmarthen, SA32 8PX
01267 275226
Glanyrynysfarm@btconnect.com
www.glanyrynys-farm.co.uk
Farmhouse
LLYNFI VALLEY
Col-Mar Guest House
2Bethania Street,
Maesteg,
Bridgend, CF349DJ
01656 735140
marlene@colmarguesthouse.plus.com
www.colmarguesthouse.plus.com
Guest House
Hafod Grange
The Grange,
Goytre,
Port Talbot, SA13 2YR
01639 888705
enquiries@hafodgrange.com
www.hafodgrange.com
Guest House
Cwm Tawel Yurts
Cwmcedfyw Farm,
Llangynwyd,
Maesteg, Bridgend, CF34 0EB
01656 730179
cwmtawel@gmail.com
www.cwmtawel.org.uk
www.tygwyneth.co.uk
ApprovedAlternative Accommodation
Ty Tanglwyst Farm Cottages
Ty Tanglwyst Farm,
Pyle,
Bridgend, CF33 4SA
01656 745635
info@tytanglwystholidaycottages.co.uk
www.tytanglwystholidaycottages.co.uk
&Self-Catering
Ty Maen Cottage
Llangynwyd, Maesteg, CF34 0EH
01656 730171
www.ty-maen.co.uk
Self-Catering
Above: Cwm Tawel Yurts
Below: Castle Hotel
Coed y Mwstwr Hotel
Coychurch, Bridgend, CF35 6AF
01656 860621
hotel@coed-y-mwstwr.com
www.coed-y-mwstwr.com
Country House Hotel
Days Inn Bridgend Cardiff
Sarn Park Services,
M4 Junction 36,
Bridgend, CF32 9RW
www.days-inn-bridgend-cardiff.co.uk
Budget Hotel
Premier Inn Bridgend Central
The Derwen,
Bridgend, CF32 9ST
0871 5278146
www.premierinn.com
Budget Hotel
Court Colman Manor
Pen-y-Fai,
Bridgend, CF31 4NG
01656 720212
experience@court-colman-manor.com
www.court-colman-manor.com
Country House Hotel
Our Welsh Caravan & Camping
Hendre Ifan Goch Farm, Glynogwr, Blackmill,
Bridgend, CF35 6EN
01443 670194
www.ourwelsh.co.uk
Hazelwood Guest House
Tondu Road,
Bridgend, CF31 4LJ
01656 647780
info@hazelwood-house.co.uk
www.hazelwood-house.co.uk
Guest House

Heronston Barn Cottage
Heronston Lane,
Ewenny,
Bridgend, CF31 3AX
01656 655997
holiday@heronston.co.uk
www.heronston.co.uk
Self-Catering
Miners Cottage
Margam Row,
Kenfig Hill,
Bridgend, CF33 6DP
07971 950772
cottage@minerscottage.com
www.minerscottage.com
Self-Catering

Glynogwr Lodge
Ty Pen-twyn,
Glynogwr,
Blackmill,
Bridgend, CF35 6EL
01656 841008
glynogwr-self-catering-wales.co.uk
Self-Catering
OGMORE VALLEY RHONDDA VALLEY
Heritage Park Hotel
Coed Cae Road,
Trehafod,
Pontypridd, CF37 2NP
01443 687057
reservations@heritageparkhotel.co.uk
www.heritageparkhotel.co.uk
Hotel
Henderwen Hotel
Hendrewen Road,
Blaencwm,
Treherbert, CF42 5DR
01443 771679
mail@hendrewenhotel.com
www.hendrewenhotel.com
Inn
VALE OF NEATH
Castle Hotel
The Parade,
Neath, SA11 1RB
01639 641119
info@castlehotelneath.co.uk
www.castlehotelneath.co.uk
Hotel
The Bluebell Hotel
The Parade,
Neath, SA11 1RA
01639 644000
info@thebluebellneath.co.uk
www.thebluebellneath.co.uk
Hotel
Cwmbach Lodge
Cwmbach Road,
Cadoxton,
Neath, SA10 8AH
01639 639825
l.morgan5@btinternet.com
www.cwmbachcottages.co.uk
Self-Catering
Meadow View
18 Glan Gwrelych,
Glynneath,
SA11 5LN
01639 720767
holidaysinthecountry@hotmail.co.uk
www.holidaysinthecountry.co.uk
Self-Catering
Colliers Cottage
2 Yeo Street,
Resolven,
Neath, SA11 4HS
01639 711208
collierscottageneath@aol.co.uk
collierscottageneath.wix.com
/collierscottageneath
Self-Catering
Neath Valley View
Aberdulais,
Neath, SA10 8HL
01639 633150
enquiries@neathvalleyview.com
www.neathvalleyview.com
Self-Catering
Yr Hen Stabl
Abergwrelych House,
Pontwalby,
Glynneath, SA11 5LN
01639 720035
magandmerf@gmail.com
www.cottagessouthwales.com
Self-Catering
Clyngwyn Bunkhouse
Ystradfellte Road, Pontneddfechan, SA11 5US
01639 722930
enquiries@bunkhouse-south-wales.co.uk
www.bunkhouse-south-wales.co.uk
Bunkhouse
Left: The Bluebell Hotel
Middle: Coes Y Mwstwr Hotel
Right: Miners Cottage
Below: Heritage Park Hotel
RHYMNEY VALLEY
Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa
Maesycwmmer,
Near Ystrad Mynach, CF82 7SN
01495 225590
reception@brynmeadows.co.uk
www.brynmeadows.co.uk
Hotel
Premier Inn Caerphilly North
Corbetts Lane,
Caerphilly, CF83 3HX
0871 5278182
www.premierinn.com
Budget Hotel
Premier Inn Crossways
Crossways Business Park,
Pontypandy, Caerphilly, CF83 3NL
0871 5278184
www.premierinn.com
Budget Hotel
Travelodge Caerphilly
1 Beddau Way,
Caerphilly, CF83 2AX
0871 9846364
Budget Hotel
Ty Castell Guest House
48 St Martins Road,
Caerphilly, CF83 1EJ
02920 884112
tycastellguesthouse@yahoo.co.uk
www.tycastellguesthouse.co.uk
Guest House
Wern Ganol Guest House
Caerphilly Road,
Nelson, Caerphilly, CF46 6PS
01443 450413
mail@wernganol.co.uk
www.wernganol.co.uk
Guest House
Cottage Guest House
Mountain View,
Pwllypant, Caerphilly, CF83 3SA
02920 869160
cottageguesthouse@tiscali.co.uk
www.visitcaerphilly.com
Guest House
The Wingfield Hotel
Wingfield Terrace,
Llanbradach, CF83 3NT
02920 889199
manager@wingfieldhotel.co.uk
www.wingfieldhotel.co.uk
Inn
Bryn Heulog
11 Bedwellty Road,
Aberbargoed, CF81 9AE
01443 833084
Bed & Breakfast
The Coach House Guest House
2 Twyn Sych,
Rudry,
Caerphilly, CF83 3EF
02920 884772
enquiries@coachhouserudry.co.uk
www.coachhouserudry.com
Bed & Breakfast
Gwern-Ty-Isaf Cottage
Mill Road, Deri,
Bargoed, CF81 9HF
01443 820123
lidog166@aol.com
www.caerphillycottage.co.uk
Self Catering
Valley Break
72 Hanbury Street,
Glan y Nant,
Bargoed, NP12 3XP
07725 540049
jan@valleybreak.co.uk
www.valleybreak.co.uk
Self-Catering
The Courtyard
Bryncenydd House,
Nantgarw Road,
Caerphilly, CF83 3FB
02920 866666
nigelwphillips@aol.com
Self-Catering
Llwyn Iago Farm Guest House
Fochriw,
Nr Bargoed, CF81 9JR
01685 844085
www.llwyn-iago.com
mheadworth@sky.com
Guest Accommodation
Pentre Tai Farm B&B
Rhiwderin,
Near Newport, NP10 8RQ
01633 893284
enquiries@pentretaifarm.co.uk
www.pentretaifarm.co.uk
Farmhouse
Top:
Bryn Meadows Golf,
Hotel & Spa
Middle left:
Blas Restaurant at
Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa
Middle right:
Gwern-Ty-Isaf Cottage
Bottom:
Wern Ganol Guest House
The Rock Inn
Tredegar Road,
Blackwood, NP121DD
01495 223441
info@therockblackwood.co.uk
www.therockblackwood.co.uk
Inn
The Railway Tavern
DukestownRoad,
Tredegar, NP224QD
01495 725225
mhum2150@hotmail.com
www.ivymayrestaurantsandhotels.co.uk
Applied
The Cambrian
CastleStreet,
Tredegar, NP223PS
01495 723319
info@cambriantredegar.co.uk
www.cambriantredegar.co.uk
Inn
Roseland B&B
Dukestown Road,
Dukestown, Tredegar, NP22 4RE
01495 722040
susy@roselandbnb.co.uk
www.roselandbnb.co.uk
Bed & Breakfast
Safe Haven Lodges
Ty Hafod Tudor,
Wattsville,
Caerphilly, NP11 7QQ
01495 271225
enquiries@safehavenlodges.co.uk
www.safehavenlodges.co.uk
&Self-Catering
Parc Bryn Bach Caravan Site
Countryside Centre,
Merthyr Road,
Tredegar, NP22 3AY
01495 355920
parcbrynbach@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk
www.parcbrynbach.co.uk
Pen y Fan Caravan Park
Manmoel Road,
Near Oakdale,
Blackwood, NP12 OHY
01495 226636
caroline@penyfancaravanpark.co.uk
www.penyfancaravanpark.co.uk
Holiday, Touring & Camping Park
SIRHOWY VALLEY SWANSEA VALLEY AND MAWR
Clockwise from Left:
Safe Haven Lodges
Cwmshon Cottages
Cilhendre Fawr Cottages
The Rock
Cwmshon Cottages
8 & 9 Old Road, Pontardawe,
Port Talbot, SA8 4PN
01792 865237
cwmshon@rickson.idps.co.uk
www.cwmshoncottages.co.uk
Self-Catering
Gellifelgaws Farm
Tyllwyd Road, Bryncoch, Neath, SA10 7DX
01490 440970
walesholidaysdirect@live.co.uk
www.walesholidaysdirect.com
&Self-Catering
Swansea Valley Holiday Cottages
Cilybebyll, Pontardawe, Swansea, SA8 3JQ
01792 864611
enquiries@walescottages.com
www.walescottages.com
&Self-Catering
Tan Yr Eglwys Holiday Cottages
Cilybebyll, Pontardawe, Neath Port Talbot,
SA8 3JR
01792 863367
info@walescottagebreaks.co.uk
www.walescottagebreaks.co.uk
Self-Catering
Cilhendre Fawr Cottages
Wernddu Road, Alltwen, Pontardawe, Neath
Port Talbot, SA8 3HY
01792 862210
info@holiday-cottages-south-wales.co.uk
www.holiday-cottages-south-wales.co.uk
Self-Catering

Rose Cottage
40 Pen y Bryn, Cwmllynfell,
Neath Port Talbot, SA9 2FL
01686 628200
info@wales-holidays.co.uk
www.wales-holidays.co.uk
Self-Catering
Valley View
Craigcefnparc,
Swansea, SA6 5TE
07793 073811
cartrefholidays@fsmail.net
www.cartrefholidays.co.uk
Self-Catering
Above:
Roseland B&B
Castle Hotel
Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8BG
01685 386868
castleinfo@castlehotelwales.com
www.castlehotelwales.com
Hotel

Llechwen Hall Hotel
Cilfynydd, Pontypridd, CF37 4HP
01443 742050
enquiries@llechwenhall.co.uk
www.llechwen.co.uk
Country House Hotel
Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel
Cwmtaf,
Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2HY
01685 379111
enquiries@nant-ddu-lodge.co.uk
www.nant-ddu-lodge.co.uk
Country House Hotel
The Imperial Hotel
High Street, Pontmorlais,
Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8UH
01685 722555
info@imperialhotelmerthyrtydfil.co.uk
www.imperialhotelmerthyrtydfil.co.uk
Metro Hotel
Premier Inn Merthyr Tydfil
Pentrebach,
Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4BD
0871 5878768
www.premierinn.com
Budget Hotel
Travelodge Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Village,
Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1UT
0871 9846371
Budget Hotel
Central Guest House
Stow Hill,
Treforest,
Pontypridd, CF37 1RZ
07815 916581
help@centralguesthouse.co.uk
www.centralguesthouse.co.uk
Guest House

Llwyn Onn Guest House
Llwyn Onn,
Cwmtaf,
Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2HT
01685 384384
reception@llwynonn.co.uk
www.llwynonn.co.uk
Guest House
Pleasant Inn
Mount Pleasant Inn
Mount Pleasant,
Merthyr Vale, CF48 4TD
01443 693555
enquiries@themountpleasantinn.co.uk
www.themountpleasantinn.co.uk
Inn
Pleasant
Ceffyl Cottage
Cefn Farmyard, Cefn Lane,
Pontypridd, CF37 3AL
01443 400163
enquiry@ceffylcottage.co.uk
www.ceffylcottage.co.uk
Self-Catering
Granary Cottages
Ystradgynwyn, Torpantau,
Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2UT
01685 383358
sian@granary-cottages.co.uk
www.granary-cottages.co.uk
Self-Catering
Bwthyn Pen-Y-Fan
24 Cardiff Road, Merthyr Vale,
Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4RX
07505 370835
info@cottageholidaysinwales.com
www.cottageholidaysinwales.com
Self Catering
Coedowen Bunkhouse
Cwmtaf, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2HY
01685 722628
info@breconbeaconsbunkhouse.co.uk
www.breconbeaconsbunkhouse.co.uk
Bunk House
Winch Fawr Lodge
C1 Winch Fawr, Heolgerrig,
Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1RD
01685 385071
nigel@winchfawrlodge.com
www.winchfawrlodge.co.uk
Self-Catering
TAFF VALLEY
Left:
Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel Merthyr Tydfil Camera Club.
Dolygaer Outdoor Education Centre.
Right:
Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel Merthyr Tydfil Camera Club.
Below:
Butchers Arms Merthyr Tydfil Camera Club.
The Butchers Arms
Pontsticill,
Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2UE
01685 723544
info@butchersarmspontsticill.co.uk
www.butchersarmspontsticill.co.uk
Hostel
University of South Wales
Glamorgan Conference Centre,
University of South Wales,
Treforest, CF37 1DL
01443 482002
events@southwales.ac.uk
www.glamorganconferenceservices.co.uk
& Campus
Dolygaer Outdoor Education Centre
Pontsticill,
Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2UR
01685 721751
dolygaer@merthyr.gov.uk
www.dolygaer.co.uk
Group Accommodation

Gethin Lodge
1 Chapel Street,
Abercanaid,
Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1RX
07976 709703
gethinlodge@gmail.com
www.gethinlodge.com
Self-Catering
Rock UK Summit Centre
The Old Drift Mine,
Trelewis,
Treharris CF46 6RD
01443 710090
summit.centre@rockuk.org
www.adventures.rockuk.org/centres
/summit-centre
Activity Accommodation
Lakeside Lodge
Ty Taf Fechan,
Dolygaer,
01685 371176
tytaffechan@gmail.com
www.lakesidelodgebrecons.com
Self-Catering

Studios At Glenthorne
The Grove,
Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8YR
01685 722205
claire@studiosatglenthorne.co.uk
www.studiosatglenthorne.co.uk
Self-Catering & Serviced Apartments
Penrhadw Farm
Pontsticill
Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2TU
01685 723485
info@penrhadwfarm.co.uk
www.penrhadwfarm.co.uk
AA Self-Catering
Grawen Caravan & Camping Park
Cwmtaf,
Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2HS
01685 723740
grawen.touring@virgin.net
www.walescaravanandcamping.com

Ty Gronfa
Pontsticill,
Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2UP
01685 371399
bookings@tygronfa.co.uk
www.tygronfa.co.uk
Bed & Breakfast
Ty Taf Fechan B&B
Dolygaer,
01685 371176
tytaffechan@gmail.com
www.tytaffechan.com
Bed & Breakfast
Fairmead Guest House
24 Gelligaer Road,
Trelewis,
Treharris, CF46 6DN
01443 411174
Bed & Breakfast
ACTIVITIES
Absolute Adventures Ltd Upper Swansea Valleys www.absoluteadventure.co.uk 01639 730518
Afan Forest Safari Port Talbot www.afanforestsafari.co.uk 07758 466114
Amman Valley Riverside Cycle Path Amman Valley www.discovercarmarthenshire.com 01267 231557
All Terrain Services Pontardawe www.allterrainservices.co.uk 01792 862669
Battlefields Live Rudry, Caerphilly www.battlefieldlivecaerphilly.co.uk 07970 320811
BikePark Wales Merthyr Tydfil www.bikeparkwales.com 07730 382501
Blaenafon Mountain Tours Blaenavon www.chunkofwales.co.uk 01495 793123
Bowlplex Cwmbran www.bowlplex.co.uk 01633 867744
Bowlplex Nantgarw www.bowlplex.co.uk 01443 844944
BMX at Parc Bryn Bach Tredegar www.parcbrynbach.co.uk 01495 355920
Bryn Oer Tramroad Tredegar www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk/leisure/8041.asp 01495355937
Call of the Wild Ltd Neath www.callofthewild.co.uk 01639 700388
Combatzone Live Trecynon www.combatzonelive.co.uk 01685 874672
County Cycles Cross Hands www.county-cycles.com 01269 845656
Cwmcarn Mountain Bike Trails Cwmcarn www.cwmcarnforest.co.uk 01495 272001
Cwmdown Mountain Bike Uplift Service Cwmcarn www.cwmdown.co.uk 07887 693108
Dare Valley Country Park Aberdare www.darevalleycountrypark.co.uk 01685 874672
Dolygaer Outdoor Education Centre Merthyr Tydfil www.visitmerthyr.co.uk 01685 721751
Dulais Valley Quads & Archery Centre Neath www.dulaisvalley-quads.co.uk 07854 864724
Dynamic Rock Indoor Climbing Centre Clydach www.dynamicrock.co.uk 01792 845655
Eco Explore Machen www.eco-explore.co.uk 07749 548457
Ebbw Fach Trail Blaenau Gwent www.ebbwfachtrail.org.uk 01495 355937
Ecology Cymru Caerphilly www.ecologycymru.co.uk 07530 627034
G-Force Karting Pontypool www.g-forcekarting.co.uk 01495 785777
Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre & Ponds Port Talbot www.afanforestpark.co.uk 01639 850564
Go Ape! High Wire Forest Adventure Port Talbot www.goape.co.uk 0843 2497355
Gwent Adventures Pontypool www.gwent-adventures.co.uk 01291 673002
Liquidfriction Adventure Port Talbot www.liquidfriction.com 01639 890962
Mountain View Ranch Caerphilly www.mountainviewranch.co.uk 02920 886666
Outdoor Ed Venture Pen y Cae www.crook58.freeserve.co.uk 01639 849378
Paraventure Airsports Blaenavon www.paraventure.co.uk 01495 790961
Parc Bryn Bach Activity Centre Tredegar www.parcbrynbach.co.uk 01495 355920
Pontymoile Day Boat Hire Pontypool www.pontymoilemarina.co.uk 07981 846184
Pontypool Ski Centre Pontypool www.torfaen.gov.uk 01495 756955
Ps Cycles Abercarn www.pscycles.co.uk 01495 246555
Quad Challenge Ammanford www.quadchallenge.co.uk 01269 592734
Rock UK Merthyr Tydfil www.rockuk.org 01443 710090
Sbri Cymru Ltd Swansea www.sbricymru.com 01792 824119
South Wales 2000 Shooting Ground Blackwood www.southwales2000.com 01495 201182
Supertubing at Festival Park Ebbw Vale www.supertubing.co.uk 01495 304035
Surfschool Wales Port Talbot www.surfschoolwales.co.uk
Swiss Valley Cycle Route Llanelli www.discovercarmarthenshire.com 01267 231557
Taff Valley Quad Bike & Activity Centre Pontypridd www.adventurewales.co.uk 02920 831658
Team Force Paintball Llangyfelach www.teamforceuk.com 01792 772311
Top Gun Paintball Neath www.topgun-paintball.co.uk 01639 700487
Twin Dragons Archery Range Pontypool www.twindragonarchery.co.uk 01495 763917
Twrch Trwyth Walking Trail Amman Valley www.discovercarmarthenshire.com 01267 231557
Vale of Neath Gliding Club Glynneath www.garethtucker.co.uk/vngc 01685 811023
Wales Activity Breaks Pontypridd www.walesactivitybreaks.co.uk 02920 831658
Wet and Wild Adventures Pentre www.wetwild.co.uk
Attractions listings
HORSE RIDING CENTRES
Amman Valley Trotting Club Amman Valley www.ammanvalleytrotting.co.uk 07909 698309
Cimla Trekking & Equestrian Centre Cimla Neath www.cimlariding.co.uk 01639 644944
Dinefwr Riding Centre Ammanford www.dinefwrridingcentre.co.uk 01269 850042
E K M Equestrian Bridgend 01656 743950
Greenmeadow Riding Centre Aberdare www.greenmeadow-ridingcentre.co.uk 01685 874961
Rockwood Riding Centre Nantgarw 02920 866281
Sunny Bank Equestrian Centre Rudry www.sunnybankec.com 07767 374079
Talygarn Equestrian Centre Pontyclun www.talygarnec.co.uk 01443 225107
Tickens Trekking Centre Cwmbran 07722 547084
Tir Twyn Farm Yard Ystrad Mynach 01443 812612
Ty Draw Riding Stables Blaencwm www.tydrawfarm.com 01443 778028
Waun Fawr Farm Riding School Pontardawe 01792 830273
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Ammanford Miners Theatre Ammanford www.carmarthenshiretheatres.co.uk 08452 263510
Art Gallery - Rhondda Heritage Park Trehafod www.rhonddaheritagepark.com 01443 682036
Beaufort Theatre and Ballroom Ebbw Vale www.blaenaugwentvenues.com 01495 355800
Black Mountain Gallery Cwmllynfell www.blackmountaingallery.com 01639 830920
Blackwood Miners Institute Blackwood www.blackwoodminersinstitute.co.uk 01495 227206
Bro Aman Museum Ammanford www.discovercarmarthenshire.com 01267 228696
Brynaman Public Hall Cinema Brynaman www.bp-hall.co.uk 01269 823232
Canolfan Soar Merthyr Tydfil www.theatrsoar.com 01685 722176
Congress Theatre Cwmbran www.congresstheatrecwmbran.co.uk 01633 868239
Crosshands Cinema Cross Hands www.crosshands-cinema.co.uk 01269 844441
Cwmaman Institute Cwmaman www.cwmamantheatre.co.uk 01685 876003
Cynon Valley Museum and Gallery Aberdare www.cvmg.co.uk 01685 886729
Ebbw Vale Institute Ebbw Vale www.ebbwvaleinstitute.org 01495 708022
Lemon Blues Gallery Pentre www.lemonblues.co.uk 01443 422266
Llanhilleth Miners Institute Llanhilleth www.llanhillethinstitute.com 01495 354674
Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre Cwmbran www.lgac.org.uk 01633 483321
Llantrisant Gallery Llantrisant www.llantrisantgallery.com 01443 238884
Market Hall Cinema Brynmawr ww.markethallcinema.co.uk 01495 310576
Muni Arts Centre Pontypridd www.muni.rct-arts.org 01443 485934
Myfanwy Theatre Merthyr Tydfil www.merthyr.ac.uk/myfanwy 01685 726007
Park and Dare Theatres Treorchy www.parkdare.rct-arts.org 08000 147111
Parc Howard Museum and Art Gallery Llanelli www.parchoward.org.uk 01554 772029
Pontardawe Arts Centre Pontardawe www.pontardaweartscentre.com 01792 863722
REDHOUSE Merthyr Tydfil www.redhousecymru.com
Showcase Cinema Nantgarw www.showcasecinemas.co.uk 0871 2201000
Tredegar Little Theatre Tredegar www.tredegar.co.uk/littletheatre 01495 724979
The Coliseum Theatre Aberdare www.coliseum.rct-arts.org 08000 147111
The Factory Porth www.factoryporth.com 01443 687080
The Grogg Shop & Museum Pontypridd www.groggs.co.uk 01443 405001
The Met Abertillery www.the-met.co.uk 01495 322510
Vue Cinema Cwmbran www.myvue.com 08712 240240
Y Galeri Caerphilly www.ygaleri.co.uk 02920 861433
GOLF CLUBS
Aberdare Golf Club Aberdare www.aberdaregolfclub.co.uk 01685 871188
Bargoed Golf Club Bargoed www.bargoedgolfclub.co.uk 01443 830143
Blackwood Golf Club Blackwood www.blackwoodgolf.co.uk 01495 223152
Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa Blackwood www.brynmeadows.co.uk 01495 225590
Caerphilly Golf Club Caerphilly www.caerphillygolfclub.com 02920 863441
Corus Golf Club Port Talbot 01639 871111
Earlswood Golf Club Neath 01792 812198
Garnant Golf Club Ammanford www.garnantgolfclub.co.uk 01269 823365
Glyn Abbey Golf Club Trimsaran www.glynabbey.co.uk 01554 810278
Glynhir Golf Club Ammanford www.glynhirgolfclub.co.uk 01269 851365
Greenmeadow Golf & Country Club Cwmbran www.greenmeadowgolf.com 01633 869321
Lakeside Golf Club Port Talbot 01639 899959
Llantrisant & Pontyclun Golf Club Llantrisant www.llantrisantgolfclub.com 01443 224601
Llanyrafon Golf Course Cwmbran 01633 874636
Maesteg Golf Club Maesteg www.maesteg-golf.co.uk 01656 734106
Merthyr Tydfil (Cilsanws) Golf Club Merthyr Tydfil 01685 723308
VISITOR ATTRACTIONS
Bedwellty House and Park Tredegar www.bedwelltyhouseandpark.co.uk 01495 353370
Big Pit: National Coal Museum Blaenavon www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/bigpit 02920 573650
Blaenafon Cheddar Company Blaenavon www.chunkofcheese.co.uk 01495 793123
Blaenavon Heritage Railway Blaenavon www.pontypool-and-blaenavon.co.uk 01495 792263
Brecon Mountain Railway Merthyr Tydfil www.breconmountainrailway.co.uk 01685 722988
Cwmbran Boating Lake Cwmbran www.visittorfaen.co.uk 01495 742333
Canolfan Cyfarthfa and Splashpad Merthyr Tydfil www.cyfarthfa.com 01685 727371
Festival Park Ebbw Vale www.festivalshopping.co.uk 01495 350010
Ffos Las Racecourse Trimsaran www.ffoslasracecourse.com 01554 811092
Garwnant Visitor Centre Merthyr Tydfil www.naturalresourceswales.gov.uk 01685 722481
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Greenmeadow Community Farm Cwmbran www.greenmeadowcommunityfarm.org.uk 01633 647662
Llantarnam Abbey Cwmbran 01633 867317
Maesteg Town Hall Maesteg www.maestegtownhall.com 01656 733269
Margam Abbey Stones Museum Port Talbot www.visitnpt.co.uk 01443 336000
Margam Country Park Port Talbot www.margamcountrypark.co.uk 01639 881635
Mynydd Mawr Woodland Park Upper Gwendraeth Valley www.discovercarmarthenshire.com 01269 843911
Penderyn Whiskey Visitor Centre Hirwaun www.welsh-whisky.co.uk 01685 810651
Pontardawe Arts Centre Swansea www.pontardaweartscentre.com 01792 863722
Princess Royal Theatre Port Talbot www.nptartsandents.co.uk/en/princessroyal 01639 763214
Rhymney Brewery Visitor Centre Blaenavon www.rhymneybreweryltd.com 01685 722253
Roundhouse Towers Nantyglo www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk 01495 355937
Shell Grotto Pontypool www.visittorfaen.co.uk 01495 766754
St. Elvans Church Aberdare www.stelvansbells.weebly.com 01685 881335
St. James Pond Tredegar www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk 01495 355937
St. John the Baptist Church Aberdare www.tourism.rctcbc.gov.uk 01685 879999
The Black Mountain Centre Brynaman www.brynaman.org.uk 01269 823400
The Pit Pony Sanctuary Pontypridd www.pitponies.co.uk 01443 480327
Thomas Dadford Canal Trip Boat Neath www.neath-tennant-canals.org.uk
Wiggleys Fun Farm Bridgend www.wiggleysfunfarm.co.uk 01656 743246
HERITAGE ATTRACTIONS
Aber Valley Heritage Museum Senghenydd www.your.caerphilly.gov.uk/abervalleyheritage 02920 830445
Aberbeeg Packhorse Bridge Aberbeeg www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk 01495 355937
Aberdare Heritage Trail Aberdare www.heritagetrailsrct.co.uk 01443 424052
Aberdulais Tinworks & Waterfall Neath www.nationaltrust.org.uk 01639 636674
Abertillery & District Museum Abertillery www.abertilleryanddistrictmuseum.org.uk 01495 211140
Aneurin Bevan Trail Tredegar www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk 01495 355937
Bedwellty House & Park Tredegar www.bedwelltyhouseandpark.co.uk 01495 353370
Morlais Castle Golf Merthyr Tydfil www.morlaiscastlegolf.co.uk 01685 722822
Mountain Ash Golf Club Mountain Ash www.mountainashgc.co.uk 01443 479459
Neath Golf Club Neath www.neathgolfclub.co.uk 01639 643615
Oakdale Golf Course Oakdale 01495 220044
Parc Bryn Bach Golf Course Tredegar www.parcbrynbach.co.uk 01495 355920
Pontardawe Golf Club Pontardawe www.pontardawegolfclub.co.uk 01792 863118
Pontnewydd Golf Club Cwmbran www.pontnewyddgolf.co.uk 01633 482170
Pontypool Golf Club Pontypool www.pontypoolgolf.co.uk 01495 763655
Pontypridd Golf Club Pontypridd www.pontypriddgolfclub.co.uk 01443 409904
Rhondda Golf Club Pontygwaith www.rhonddagolf.co.uk 01443 441384
Ridgeway Golf Club Caerphilly 02920 882255
Tredegar & Rhymney Golf Club Rhymney www.tandrgc.co.uk 01685 840743
Tycroes Golf Centre Ammanford www.tycroesgolfcentre.weebly.com 01269 596555
Virginia Park Golf Club & Driving Range Caerphilly www.virginiaparkgolfclub.co.uk 02920 863919
West Monmouthshire Golf Club Brynmawr www.westmongolfclub.co.uk 01495 310233
Whitehall Golf Club Treharris www.whitehallgolfclub1922.co.uk 01443 740245
Woodlake Park Golf & Country Club Pontypool www.woodlake.co.uk 01291 673933
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Big Pit: National Coal Museum Blaenavon www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/bigpit 02920 573650
Blaenafon Community Heritage & Cordell Museum Blaenavon www.visitblaenavon.co.uk 01495 790991
Blaenavon Ironworks Blaenavon www.cadw.wales.gov.uk 01495 792615
Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Blaenavon www.visitblaenavon.co.uk 01495 742333
Blaengarw Workmens Hall Blaengarw, Bridgend 01656 871911
Blaina Heritage Action Group Museum Blaina www.blaina.moonfruit.com 01495 292025
Brecon Mountain Railway Merthyr Tydfil www.breconmountainrailway.co.uk 01685 722988
Brynmawr Museum Brynmawr www.brynmawrmuseum.co.uk 01495 313900
Butetown Heritage Trail Butetown, Rhymney www.butetownhistory.info
Caerphilly Castle Caerphilly www.cadw.wales.gov.uk 02920 883143
Carreg Cennan Castle Llandeilo www.cadw.wales.gov.uk 01558 822291
Cefn Coed Viaduct Merthyr Tydfil 01685 727474
Cefn Coed Colliery Museum Neath www.visitnpt.co.uk 01639 750556
Cefn Cribwr Ironworks Bridgend www.bridgendbites.co.uk 01656 725155
Cefn Golau Cholera Cemetery Tredegar www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk 01495 355937
Chartists Cave Tredegar www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk 01495 355937
Chartist Exhibition and Information Centre Blaina www.chartistvisitorcentre.org.uk 01495 292817
Clydach Ironworks Brynmawr www.breconbeacons.org
Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Park Merthyr Tydfil www.visitmerthyr.co.uk 01685 727371
Cynon Valley Museum and Gallery Aberdare www.cvmg.co.uk 01685 886729
Ebbw Vale Works Archival Trust Ebbw Vale www.evwat.co.uk 01495 350941
Folly Tower Pontypool www.visittorfaen.co.uk 01495 766754
Garw Valley Railway Company Ltd Sarn, Bridgend www.garw-railway.co.uk
Gelligaer Roman Fort Gelligaer www.romangelligaer.org
Groeswen Chapel Caerphilly www.visitcaerphilly.com 02920 882245
Guardian Abertillery www.tyebbwfach.co.uk 01495 211732
Gwent Archives Ebbw Vale www.gwentarchives.gov.uk 01495 353363
Joseph Parrys Ironworkers Cottage Merthyr Tydfil www.visitmerthyr.co.uk 01685 727371
Kidwelly Castle Kidwelly www.cadw.wales.gov.uk 01554 890104
Kidwelly Industrial Museum Kidwelly www.kidwellyindustrialmuseum.co.uk 01554 891078
Lady of Penrhys Penrhys www.visitrct.co.uk
Llantrisant Heritage Trail Llantrisant www.heritagetrailsrct.co.uk 01443 424052
Llancaiach Fawr Manor Nelson www.llancaiachfawr.co.uk 01443 412248
Llanwonno Church Llanwonno www.visitrct.co.uk
Llanyrafon Manor Cwmbran www.llanyrafonmanor.org 01633 648562
Llanyrafon Mill Cwmbran www.visittorfaen.co.uk 01633 482780
Miners Family Statue Llwynypia 01443 490249
Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal Pontypool www.mbact.org.uk 01633 892167
Nantgarw China Works Museum Nantgarw www.nantgarwchinaworksmuseum.co.uk 01443 841703
Nye Bevan Memorial Stones Tredegar www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk 01495 355937
Pontypool Museum Pontypool www.pontypoolmuseum.org.uk 01495 752036
Pontypridd Heritage Trail Pontypridd www.heritagetrailsrct.co.uk 01443 424052
Pontypridd Museum Pontypridd www.pontypriddmuseum.org.uk 01443 490748
Rhondda Heritage Park Pontypridd www.rhonddaheritagepark.com 01433 682036
Rocking Stones Pontypridd www.visitrct.co.uk
Ruperra Castle (Preservation Trust) Machen www.ruperratrust.co.uk
Senghenydd Memorial Garden Caerphilly www.your.caerphilly.gov.uk/abervalleyheritage 02920 830445
Sirhowy Ironworks Tredegar www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk 01495 355937
South Wales Miners Museum Port Talbot www.swmm.co.uk 01639 851833
St. Illtyds Church Abertillery www.illtyd.co.uk 01495 355972
St. Illtyds Church Llanharan www.llanharryparishchurch.org.uk
St. Peters Church Pontardawe 01792 862003
Taffs Well Thermal Spring Taffs Well www.rctcbc.gov.uk 01443 400563
The Old Bridge Pontypridd www.pontytown.co.uk 01443 490748
The General Offices Ebbw Vale www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk 01495 356055
Tredegar Town Clock Tredegar www.tredegartowncouncil.co.uk 01495 722352
Tredegar Museum Tredegar www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk 01495 357869
Trefil Rail Road Tredegar www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk 01495 355937
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COUNTRY PARKS
Aberbargoed Grasslands National
Nature Reserve Education Centre Aberbargoed www.caerphilly.gov.uk/countryside 01443 834317
Aberdare Park Aberdare www.rctcbc.gov.uk 01443 400563
Afan Forest Safari Port Talbot www.afanforestsafari.co.uk 07758 466114
Afan Forest Park & Visitor Centre Port Talbot www.afanforestpark.co.uk 01639 850564
Allt Nant Y Ci Recreational Park Ammanford www.discovercarmarthenshire.com 01267 231557
Barry Sidings Country Park Pontypridd www.visitrct.co.uk
Beaufort Hill Woodlands Ebbw Vale www.beauforthillwoodlands.org.uk
Bryngarw Country Park Bridgend www.bryngarwhouse.co.uk 01656 729009
Carmel Woods Nature Reserve Llandybie www.discovercarmarthenshire.com 01267 231557
Clydach Vale Countryside Park Clydach Vale www.cwmclydach.org 01443 442705
Craig-y-nos Country Park Pen y Cae www.breconbeacons.org 01639 730395
Cwmcarn Forest Cwmcarn www.cwmcarnforest.co.uk 01495 272001
Cwmcelyn Pond Blaina www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk 07773 524418
Cwmtillery Lakes Abertillery www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk 01495 320504
Cyfarthfa Park Merthyr Tydfil www.cyfarthfa.com 01685 727371
Dare Valley Country Park Aberdare www.darevalleycountrypark.co.uk 01685 874672
Festival Park Ebbw Vale www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk 01495 305353
Garn Lakes Local Nature Reserve Blaenavon www.visitblaenavon.co.uk 01495 742333
Gelli Aur Country Park Gelli Aur www.discovercarmarthenshire.com 01558 668885
Gnoll Estate Country Park Port Talbot www.visitnpt.co.uk 01639 635808
Kidwelly Quay & Glan Yr Afon Nature Reserve Kidwelly www.discovercarmarthenshire.com 01267 231557
Llyn Llech Owain Country Park Cross Hands www.discovercarmarthenshire.com 01269 832229
Margam Country Park Port Talbot www.margamcountrypark.co.uk 01639 881635
Mynydd Mawr Woodland Park Tumble www.discovercarmarthenshire.com 01269 843911
Parc Bryn Bach Tredegar www.parcbrynbach.co.uk 01495 355920
Parc Coetir Bargoed Bargoed www.caerphilly.gov.uk/countryside 01443 875557
Parc Cwm Darran Bargoed www.caerphilly.gov.uk/countryside 01443 875557
Parc Nant y Waun Ebbw Vale / Brynmawr www.parcnantywaun.org.uk
Parc Penallta Ystrad Mynach www.caerphilly.gov.uk/countryside 01443 816853
Parc Slip Nature Park Tondu, Bridgend www.welshwildlife.org 01656 724100
Parc Taf Bargoed Trelewis, Merthyr Tydfil www.visitmerthyr.co.uk/ptb 01685 724952
Pen y Fan Pond & Country Park Blackwood www.caerphilly.gov.uk/countryside 01495 270991
Pontypool Park Pontypool www.visittorfaen.co.uk 01495 766754
RSPB Cwm Clydach Nature Reserve Clydach www.rspb.org.uk 02920 353000
Silent Valley Nature Reserve Ebbw Vale www.gwentwildlife.com
Sirhowy Country Park Nr Crosskeys www.caerphilly.gov.uk/countryside 01495 270991
St James Reservior Tredegar www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk 01495 355937
Ynysangharad War Memorial Park Pontypridd www.visitrct.co.uk 01443 404699
Ynys Dawela Nature Reserve Brynaman www.discovercarmarthenshire.com 01267 231557
Trevithicks Tunnel Merthyr Tydfil 01685 727474
Ty Ebbw Fach Abertilllery www.tyebbwfach.co.uk 01495 211732
Ty Mawr Mansion & Roundhouse Towers Nantyglo www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk 01495 355972
Winding House New Tredegar www.windinghouse.co.uk 01443 822666
Ynysangharad War Memorial Park Pontypridd 01443 404699
Ynysfach Engine House Merthyr Tydfil 01685 727474
GUIDES
Green and Blue Badge Guides www.wotga.com 02920 401430
Eco Explore Walking Tours Machen www.eco-explore.co.uk 07749 548457
Ecology Cymru Caerphilly www.ecologycymru.co.uk 07530 627034
Griffin Guiding www.griffinguiding-wales.co.uk 07974 678405
Heads of the Valleys Tour Guide Network www.realvalleytours.org.uk
M W Guiding Services Treharris www.mwguiding.co.uk 01443 453494
Martins Walks www.martinswalks.co.uk 01685 811949
Roam Wales www.roamwales.com 01443 209203
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Bryngarw House and Country Park
Left:
Penderyn Whisky
Right
Neath Canal
Below:
Llanyrafon Manor
How to find us

BY COACH AND BUS
Traveline Cymru
Traveline Cymru provides an all Wales
information service.
T: +44 (0) 871 2002233
www.traveline-cymru.info
National Express
National Express provides coach services to Newport,
Cardiff, Swansea, Merthyr Tydfil and Pontypridd with
good onward connections to The Valleys.
T: +44 (0) 8717 818180
www.nationalexpress.com

BY CAR
The M4, M5 and M50 provide easy access
to The Valleys from the South East, the Home
Counties, the Midlands and the South West.

BY TRAIN
Hourly services from major cities to Cardiff with
good regional railway connections to The Valleys.
National Rail Enquiries
T: +44 (0) 8457 48 49 50
www.nationalrail.co.uk
Eurotunnel
T: +44 (0) 870 535 3535
www.eurotunnel.com

BY SEA
Services operating across the Irish Sea:
Fastnet Line (Cork to Swansea)
T: +44 (0) 844 576 8831
www.fastnetline.com
Stena Line (Rosslare to Fishguard)
T: +44 (0) 8447 70 70 70
www.stenaline.co.uk
Irish Ferries (Rosslare to Pembroke)
T: +44 (0) 818 300 400
www.irishferries.co.uk

BY AIR
Cardiff Airport, Bristol Airport and Birmingham
Airport handle flights into the region from the UK,
Europe and USA. For flight information:
Cardiff Airport
T:+44 (0) 8712 820661
www.tbicardiffairport.com
Bristol Airport
T: +44 (0) 871 334 4344
www.bristolairport.co.uk
Birmingham Airport
T: +44 (0) 870 733 5511
www.birminghamairport.co.uk

Aberdulais Falls
Aberdulais Falls National Trust
Property,
Aberdulais,
Neath, SA10 8EU
T: +44 (0) 1639 636 674
E: aberdulaistic@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.visitnpt.co.uk
Blaenavon World Heritage
Centre and TIC
Church Road,
Blaenavon, NP4 9AE
(closed Mondays except Bank Holidays)
T: +44 (0) 1495 742 333
E: blaenavon.tic@torfaen.gov.uk
Visit Caerphilly
Twyn Square,
Caerphilly, CF83 1JL
T: +44 (0) 29 2088 0011
E: visitcaerphilly@caerphilly.gov.uk
Carmarthen
Castle House,
Adj to County Hall,
Carmarthen, SA311JP
T: +44 (0) 1267 231 557
E: carmarthentic@
carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Llanelli
Millennium Coastal Park Discovery
Centre, Millennium Coastal Park, North
Dock, Llanelli, SA152LF
T: +44 (0) 1554 777 744
E: discoverycentre@
carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Merthyr Tydfil
14a Glebeland Street, Merthyr Tydfil,
CF47 8AU
T: +44 (0) 1685 727 474
E: tic@merthyr.gov.uk
www.visitmerthyr.co.uk
Pontypridd
Museum and Tourist Information Centre,
Bridge Street, Pontypridd, CF37 4PE
T: +44 (0) 1443 490748
E: enquiries@pontypriddmuseum.org.uk
www.pontypriddmuseum.org.uk
Visit Swansea Bay
Plymouth Street, Swansea, SA1 3QG
T: +44 (0) 1792 468 321
E: tourism@swansea.gov.uk
www.visitswanseabay.com
Tredegar
Parc Bryn Bach Countryside Centre,
Merthyr Road, Tredegar, NP22 3AY
T: +44 (0) 1495 711 816
E: parcbrynbach@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES
If youd like some help in planning your trip or
for information on the local area, contact one of
the Tourist Information Centres below, where the
friendly and knowledgable staff will be pleased
to help you.
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This guide has been funded and produced by
The Valleys Consortium consisting of Blaenau
Gwent CBC, Bridgend CBC, Caerphilly CBC,
Carmarthenshire CC, Merthyr Tydfil CBC,
Neath Port Talbot CBC, Rhondda Cynon Taff
CBC, Torfaen CBC, Welsh Government and
Capital Region Tourism with the assistance of
European Regional Development Funding.
Images throughout are supplied by partners
and Welsh Government. Copyright is retained
by the relevant partner organisation.
Important notice: Whilst every effort has been
made to ensure accuracy in this publication, the
publishers cannot accept liability whatsoever for
any errors, inaccuracies or omissions, or for any
matter in any way connected with or arising
out of the publication of the information. This
brochure may not be reproduced in part or in
whole without the prior consent of the publishers.
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