Rhondda Heritage Park
- Lewis Merthyr Colliery
- Coed Cae Road
- Trehafod
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- CF37 2NP
- Tel
- 01443 682036
- Fax
- 01443 687420
- info@rhonddaheritgaepark.com
- www.rhonddaheritagepark.com
Description
The Rhondda Heritage Park based at the former Lewis Merthyr Colliery, Trehafod, is one of the top heritage and cultural visitor attractions in South Wales and provides a fun and interesting day out for individuals, groups, school children and students.
First port of call is The Visitor Centre which houses:
Art Gallery, Valley View Restaurant, Gift Shop & Period re-constructed Village Street. Admission to this area is free except on special event days.
The Black Gold Tour features a fully guided tour with ex-miner guides and involves multimedia presentations, a tour of the pit head buildings and a trip 'underground' to experience the life of a coal miner.
Rhondda Heritage Park is also home to the Energy Zone Childrens Play Area.
Download a brochure
Porth Map (536k) - Rhondda Heritage Park 2008 (English) (454k)
- Rhondda Heritage Park 2008 (Cymraeg) (845k)
- Grading
- Access
Rhondda Heritage Park is fully accessible for disabled visitors, although assistance is required underground. Reserved car parking, unisex toilets, ramps and lifts to first floor. AV Loops are also available if required.
- Parking
Excellent parking on site for cars and coaches.
- Proximity to public transport
Train: Rhondda Service to Trehafod Railway Station
Bus: Service 132 from Cardiff Bus Station (Stand A3)
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