Merthyr Tydfil is located on the A470 north of Cardiff. Merthyr boasts a fine industrial heritage – it was once the capital of the iron and steel industries having four major ironworks established during the C18. With the advent of rail it became the largest town in Wales - sadly later declining. Cyfartha Castle Museum and Art gallery built in 1824 is a real celebration of the industrial revolution. As well as housing impressive collections, it is set in acres of parkland with: gardens, a lake, play facilities etc. For an idea of how the other half lived, visit Joseph Parry’s Ironworker’s cottage in Chapel Row. Parry – composer of the hymn Myfanwy - was born here in the C19 and the cottage has an exhibition dedicated to his life and work Merthyr is named for the female martyr St Tydfil and functions as the gateway to the beautiful and rugged Brecon Beacons National Park whose deceptive rolling landscape has seduced many a walker into going further than they meant. Take good maps it might be safer to admire the scenery by vintage steam train – the Brecon Mountain Railway runs from Pontsticill 3 miles north of Merthyr, much less energetic!
Attraction
Brecon Mountain Railway
Cyfarthfa Castle, Museum & Art Gallery
Garwnant Visitor Centre
Budget
Premier Inn Merthyr Tydfil *book online*
Travelodge Merthyr Tydfil *book online*
Camping
Grawen Caravan and Camping Park
Care Home
Classes
Dance - Fantasy Feet Dance Academy
Club
Council
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
Dentist
Courtland Dental Centre
Dental Clinic
Dental Practice
Dental Surgery
Doctor
Aberfan Surgery
Dowlais Medical Practice
Hollies Health Centre
Pontcae Surgery
Ty Morlais
Estate Agent
David WeathersbyHalifax Property Services
Peter Alan Ltd
Phillips Derek B
Pritchard G & Co
Farmers Market
Golf Club
Performing Arts
Restaurant
Balti Wallah Restaurant
Hing Hong
Sunflowers
School
Abercanaid Community School
Caedraw Primary School
Gwaunfarren Primary School
Solicitor
Taxi
1st Choice Cars
8080 Taxis
ABC Cars
Bobs Taxis
Rees Cabs Taxis
Vet
Sports Clubs
Merthyr Cycling Club (Cycling)
O'Oshimeyo Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Shops
Suzanne's Florist
Boots
Willows Garden Centre
Pet & Garden Centre
Pearn's Pharmacies Ltd
Merthyr Optical Centre
Shoes
A&C Lewis Newsagents
Peacocks
Outfit
Activities
Young's Activities(Caving)
Places to Stay near Merthyr Tydfil
Castle Hotel (0.10 miles)
Tregenna Hotel (0.12 miles)
A family run hotel offering the very best in accommodation, food and service. Tregenna has a highly regarded restaurant locally, and is regularly booked out on Saturday & Sunday lunch.
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Travelodge Merthyr Tydfil (0.52 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Bessemer Hotel (1.20 miles)
Perfectly situated within the Valley and on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, the hotel’s position allows easy access to many of the sites of interest in the area. A ... More
Premier Inn Merthyr Tydfil (1.65 miles)
Conveniently situated opposite Pentrebach train station, this Premier Inn is located on the outskirts of Brecon Beacons National Park. Cardiff city centre is just a 25 minute drive away. Our Merthyr Tydfil Premier Inn has everything ... More | visit websitePenrhadw Farm (2.79 miles)
In the heart of the beautiful Brecon Beacons, Penrhadw Farm has spectacular mountain views and offers a range of comfortable accommodation to suit the needs and budget of any traveller. With a ... More
Premier Inn Aberdare (3.68 miles)
Ideally located within easy reach of the M4. For shops and local amenities Aberdare town centre is only 3 miles away. Local attractions include Michael Sobell sports centre and Brecon beacons. Conveniently located for Aberdare ... More | visit website
Llwyn Onn Guest House (3.92 miles)
Llwyn Onn Guest House is in an idyllic setting overlooking the Llwyn Onn reservoir in the heart of the Brecon Beacons. It has been converted to accommodation of a high ... More
Ye Olde Red Lion (5.84 miles)
This family-run free house in the heart of Tredegar has a friendly bar with Sky television, showing the best sporting action on 2 big screens.
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Beili Helyg Guest House (5.98 miles)
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