The Winding House
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Type: Museum
The Winding House in New Tredegar is the museum for the Caerphilly County Borough. Newly opened, with an exciting and varied exhibitions and events programme, fully equipped research room, cafe and shop.
The Winding House tells the history of the County Borough from its first inhabitants to the present day - from the Celts and the Romans, to Castles, Cavaliers and the Industrial Revolution!
Our new exhibition, The Pictures and "the 'stute" - Nights out in the Valleys looks back to the golden era of entertainment, when nearly every town and village across Caerphilly County Borough had its own cinema, dance hall or miners’ institute ("the 'stute") which would be packed on Saturday evenings as local people sought a good night out after a hard week at work.
Through a wide range of objects - many on loan from local people - images and fun interactives, including dance hall music and a recreated Picture Palace, the exhibition takes visitors back in time to experience the hey dey of entertainment.Try out some fancy footwork, settle into the back row of the Pictures and find out what it takes to be a Box Office hit!
The exhibition opens on the Spring Bank Holiday, 30th May and will last for 12 months. Admission is FREE!
Vaqas Accreditation
Contact Details
Elliots Town
New Tredegar
Caerphilly
NP24 6EG
Tel: +44(0)1443 822666
Fax: 01443 828 216
Vaqas Accreditation
Opening Times
| Open All Year |
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| 01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012 |
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* Tues - Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Closed Mondays (Open Bank Holidays)
The museum is closed between 24th of December-2nd of January.
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Free Admission | Free |
Admission: FREE Some events require advance booking.
Road Directions
From the A465 (Heads of the Valleys road): turn off the A465, onto the A469 signposted towards Rhymney. At each of the two following roundabouts, follow signs for Bargoed.
Continue on this road for approximately four miles and it will take you directly into New Tredegar.
From the direction of Caerphilly: take the A469 towards Ystrad Mynach. Stay on the A469 and follow signs for New Tredegar.
Once in New Tredegar, follow the brown signs for ‘Elliot Colliery Winding House’. There is a small car park with Acccessible parking bays in front of the museum.
There is also a large overflow car park which you can access from the main road, then walk over the pedestrian footbridge to the museum.
Public Transport Directions
The Winding House is a 10-15 minute walk from both Brithdir and Tirphil railway stations, which are served by the Rhymney Valley to Cardiff and Penarth line.
Facilities
Provider Features
- Indoor Attraction
- Village Location
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp / Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Coffee Shop serves tea, coffee, soft drinks and light refreshments such as cakes and cookies.
Payment Methods
- Groups Accepted
Provider Facilities
- Conference facilities
- Toilets
Target Markets
- Family Fun
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
- Marketed Towards Students / Youth
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
