Welcome / Croeso
A warm Welsh welcome awaits you in
Merthyr Tydfil.
Merthyr Tydfil, one of the most historically
fascinating and beautiful regions of Wales is ideally placed
between Brecon Beacons National Park and Cardiff the Welsh
capital.
With a fifth of the County Borough lying within the Brecon
Beacons National Park Merthyr Tydfil boasts some dramatic and
breathtaking scenery.
As one of the towns forming the Heads of the Valleys, Merthyr
Tydfil is rich in culture, landscape and scenery. Once the Iron
capital of the world, Merthyr Tydfil breathes life into its history
with attractions such as Cyfarthfa
Park, which is home to Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art
Gallery, Joseph Parry's Cottage and
Brecon
Mountain Railway to name but a few.
For those interested in the 'great outdoors' there are many
activities available from guided walks along the famous Taff Trail
to Climbing in the Rock UK Summit Centre. For those
who want to relax and absorb the more tranquil aspects of Merthyr
Tydl, there are numerous parks such as Parc Taf Bargoed, Taf Fechan Nature
Reserve and Gethin Woodland Park.
Merthyr Tydfil offers so much to see
and do!
There are events going on in Merthyr Tydfil to keep you occupied
throughout the year, and for those wet weather days, the Merthyr
Tydfil Leisure Village offers a state of the art leisure centre, cinema and several family restaurants.
Trails & Rights of Way
Stay & See
