Rhondda Heritage Park
Good for Museums & Art Galleries
Based at the former Lewis Merthyr Colliery, Rhondda Heritage Park offers a fascinating insight into the rich culture and character of the Rhondda Valleys, in an unique entertaining and educational environment for all ages. Underground experience, multi-media presentations, period village street, contemporary art gallery, plus much more completes the heritage experience.
Visitor Information:
Contact details: Lewis Merthyr Colliery, Coed Cae Road, Trehafod, Nr Pontypridd CF37 2NP.
Tel: 01443 682036
Email: send us an email
Website: Visit our web site
Opening hours: 9am-4.30pm
Last entry to the Visitor Centre 4pm
Admission charges: Adults - £5.60, Child (3-16yrs) / Concession -£4.30, Senior Citizens - £4.95, Family (4) - £16.50, Family (6) - £21.00.
Group Information:
Groups - pre-booked 10+ as above less 10%. Driver & Courier Free of Charge. Complimentary refreshments for the driver.
Education Visits - Schools & Colleges- special rates available.
Accessibility:
Rhondda Heritage Park welcomes wheelchair and pushchairs users throughout the site. Access is available underground with assistance. Facilities include reserved disabled parking, ramps to all areas, lift from Visitor Centre to first floor (Valley View Restaurant and Art Gallery), hearing induction loops available in all film shows.
Getting here
By road:
Signposted from junction 32 of the M4 to the A470 Pontypridd. Rhondda Heritage Park is located between Pontypridd and Porth
Parking:
Ample free coach and car parking on site. Reserved Disabled Parking Bays. Designated Coach Parking.
Public transport:
Train from Cardiff Central Station to Trehafod (home of Rhondda Heritage Park) the service runs 5 to and 20 past the hour ( Mon - Sat). Enquires : 08457 484950. By Bus, service 132 from Cardiff Central Bus Station stand A3 leaves 10 past and 20 to the hour between 10.00am - 3.00pm (Mon - Sat). Sunday service 10.30am,12.00 and 1.30pm. Enquiries : 0870 6082608. Alternatively, using the National Cycle Network the Park is only 4km/2.5 miles from Pontypridd Town Centre using the section Pontypridd to Porth.
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