Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery
Type: Castle / Fort
Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery will temporarily close on Monday, 1st November 2010 for a major refurbishment to the ground floor facilities. Please see the website for further details
Cyfarthfa Castle is located in the historical town of Merthyr Tydfil, which established itself as the Iron Captial of the World in the 18th Century with its huge Ironworks complexes.
Cyfarthfa Castle is situated in 160 acres of parkland with formal gardens, a lake, children’s play area and a model railway. The castle was built in 1824 during the industrial revolution, and has now opened its doors to the public, hosting a spectacular museum and art gallery. Visitors can witness a range of art displays and eclectic collections from the ancient world, including Egyptian grave goods, Greek and Roman artefacts, and Far Eastern decorative arts.
Cyfarthfa Castle is a great day out, set on the edge of the picturesque Brecon Beacons National Park, with a tearoom offering delicious food, and an outdoor seating area which is perfect for relaxing in the summer months.
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Contact Details
Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 8RE
Tel: 01685 727371
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Opening Times
| Open All Year |
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| 01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012 |
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* 1st April - 30th September:
7 days a week 10:00 - 17:30
1st October - 31st March
Closed Monday
Tues - Fri 10:00 - 16:00
Sat & Sun 12:00 - 16:00
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
From Cardiff / M4
M4, J 32 Follow signs for Merthyr Tydfil (A470) approx 18 miles north At Merthyr, go straight across 1st roundabout (Pentrebach). At 2nd roundabout go straight on at roundabout (with Cyfarthfa Retail Park on your right hand side) take the 3rd exit. Go straight over next roundabout. At traffic lights take a left and follow road to the end. At the mini roundabout take a left and then immediately right in through the main park gates. (For coaches you will need to use a different entrance, instead of taking the immediate right as instructed above follow the perimeter of the park and take your first right, and then a right into the coach entrance) Cyfarthfa Castle is at the top of the drive.
From Abergavenny / A465
Stay on A465, following signs for Merthyr Tydfil & then brecon Next take the A470 towards Cardiff At the roundabout take a left Go straight over next roundabout. At traffic lights take a left and follow road to the end. At the mini roundabout take a left and then immediately right in through the main park gates. (For coaches you will need to use a different entrance, instead of taking the immediate right as instructed above follow the perimeter of the park and take your first right, and then a right into the coach entrance) Cyfarthfa Castle is at the top of the drive.
From Swansea / A465
Leave A483 and head straightforward onto Fabian Way (A483). Enter the roundabout and leave at the 1. Exit onto B4290. Enter the roundabout and leave at the 2. Exit onto A465. Stay on A465 You are entering Merthyr Tydfil. Leave A465 and head straightforward onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465). Enter the roundabout and leave at the 3. exit onto A470 At the roundabout take a left Go straight over next roundabout. At traffic lights take a left and follow road to the end. At the mini roundabout take a left and then immediately right in through the main park gates.
Public Transport Directions
Regular buses are available from Merthyr Tydfil Town Centre (National Coaches to Merthyr Tydfil).
Nearest station: Merthyr Tydfil is 2 miles
Facilities
Provider Features
- Indoor Attraction
Accessibility
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp / Level Access
Parking & Transport
- Parking (free)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
Provider Facilities
- Toilets
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
