T


he ‘Ironmaster’ William Crawshay commissioned Cyfarthfa Castle in 1824.


This grand castellated mansion overlooked his immensely successful


ironworks and has been called ‘the most impressive monument of the Industrial Iron Age in South Wales’. Today, the museum houses extensive fine and decorative art collections and atmospheric social and industrial history galleries.


Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery All set in beautiful parkland on the


edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Housed in the building are a treasure chest of items


and stories about Merthyr Tydfil which has made a remarkable contribution to the history of Wales, Britain, and indeed the world. This is the town that produced cannons to help Nelson win at Trafalgar. This is the town where the Red Flag was first flown and the first Labour M.P., Keir Hardie was elected. This is the town where remarkable inventions such as the first steam train, the first steam whistle and the Sinclair C5 were made. This is the town that has produced great designers such as Laura Ashley and Julien MacDonald in the world of fashion. The museum also has a fabulous art collection which includes great artists from the town including Penry Williams, the ‘Welsh Turner’ and George Frederick Harris, the grandfather of Rolf Harris.


There are even more exotic items on


Opening Times


April 1st – Sept 30th 10am – 5.30pm every day (Last Admission 5pm) Oct 1st – March 30th 10am – 4pm


Tues – Fri, 12.00pm – 4pm Sat / Sun (closed winter Mondays)


display that were collected by gentlemen from Merthyr Tydfil including mysterious pieces from Ancient Egyptian! Merthyr Tydfil is a town with a uniquely rich and diverse heritage and well worth a visit. If this wasn’t enough,


there is also plenty to do in the grounds as well. There is a state of the art splash pad


and children’s playzone, ideal for cooling down in the


summer sun. There is also a lakeside miniature railway which runs throughout the year. Free Admission. Ample Parking.


bookings accepted.


Shop. Guided


Disabled access with doorbell via side doorway. Toilets. Group


tours


Tearoom. ‘by


appointment’. For further details call 01685 723112, e-mail museum@merthyr.gov.uk or visit www.museums. merthyr.gov.uk


Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery Christmas Events Christmas


Christmas Craft Fair 3rd December 10:30am - 4pm Find the perfect present at our Christmas craft fair.


Make your own Victorian Crackers


8th December 6:30pm - 9:30pm Create your own personalised Christmas crackers filled with Victorian treats. Workshop for Adults £4 per person, booking essential.Contact the museum on 01685 727371 or e-mail museum@merthyr.gov.uk


at Cyfarthfa 14th & 15th December 5:00pm & 6:00pm


Meet Father Christmas and take part in festive craft activities in this beautiful Victorian setting. £3.50 per child (present included), booking essential. Contact the museum on 01685 727371 or email museum@merthyr.gov.uk


Cyfarthfa Castle, Brecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil. CF47 8RE Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery is home to a fantastic collection of artefacts


spanning 2000 years of Merthyr’s history and its Free to visit


Miniature Railway in Park 3rd, 7th-21st December £1 per person to ride


www.museums.merthyr.gov.uk 26 Monmouthshire Beacon


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