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South Wales Valleys


Think of green valleys.  Think of warm welcomes.  Think of castles, myths and magic.  Think of a unique industrial heritage, male voice choirs and stunning scenery.  The Valleys.  Stand on top of a mountain in the morning.  Explore the bottom of a historic pit in the afternoon.  Tap into the contemporary music scene in the evening.  And you're still on day one.  Short on distances, big on energy.  Want a real Welsh experience?  Visit The Valleys.  Wales in one.



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Valleys Family Fun

Family Fun

A selection of places to visit to keep your family entertained.

Valleys Get Active

Get Active

Keep yourself on your toes: a brief guide to activities in the area.

Wales 1000 Things

Wales 1000 Things

Wales1000Things is the place to share and compare your Wales holiday photos and videos.

Valleys Weather

South Wales Valleys Weather

Rain or shine? Check what you need to pack before you go.

Valleys Events

Events

Flower festivals, walking events, local produce markets and The Big Cheese.

Valleys Food

Food

Taste locally sourced food in the restaurants, cafes and traditional pubs.

Did you know…

St David’s

The male voice choirs of Rhondda Cynon Taf are famous all over the World and have performed in 25 different countries.


Must Do in the South Wales Valleys

Big Pit Mining Museum Big Pit Mining Museum
Go 300 feet underground with a real miner to discover what life was like on the coal face.

Model House Craft & Design Centre Model House Craft & Design Centre
A gallery of contemporary crafts. Purchase work directly from the artists in their studios or take part in a variety of education workshops.

Blaenavon Cheddar Company Blaenavon Cheddar Company
Hand made cheeses from Blaenavon, with 8 distinctive cheddars and 4 goats cheeses to sample.

Parc Bryn Bach Country Park Parc Bryn Bach Country Park
There's plenty of space and facilities to keep you and your family occupied, not to mention adventure activities.

Caerphilly Castle Caerphilly Castle
A magnificent symbol of Anglo-Norman rule.  The castle is one of the largest fortresses in Europe, boasting a tower that 'out leans' Pisa.

 

Rhondda Heritage Park Rhondda Heritage Park
Find out about Rhondda's history and take the black gold tour deep underground to the heart of mine.

Cyfarthfa Castle Cyfarthfa Castle
Spend the day Cyfarthfa Castle. It houses a museum, art gallery, lake, garden, children's play facilities and model railway.

The Old Police Station, Nelson The Old Police Station, Nelson
Eating with a twist. Housed in a former police station, this themed restaurant offers hearty fare, draught ales and a warm welcome.

Llancaiach Fawr Manor, Nelson Llancaiach Fawr Manor, Nelson
Experience how people lived in 1645 and take a tour with one of the costumed servants.

Wales Valleys Walking Festival Wales Valleys Walking Festival
Taking place in September see the autumn colours of this roller-coaster landscape of hills and vales.