Mid Glamorgan Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Front view of Cyfarthfa Castle, Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyfarthfa_Castle
Front view of Cyfarthfa Castle, Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyfarthfa_Castle
Taff's Well thermal spring is located in Taff's Well north of Cardiff, South Wales, UK and an elevation of about 30 m. It is the only thermal spring in Wales
Taffs Well Thermal Spring situated in South Wales, UK.
#Details!   .The Aberfan disaster was the catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil, that killed 116 children and 28 adults on 21 October 1966. The collapse was caused by the build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale tip, which suddenly slid downhill in the form of slurry.

In the cemetery side by side stands and overwhelming array of arches - each one a grave to those who passed that fateful day.

It is beautiful and peaceful - almost heavenly - worthy of a visit....I felt initially uncomfortable to take photos but the beauty of it overwhelmed me and will live with me forever.


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Where to stay in Mid Glamorgan

The Royal Mint.

Llantrisant

Visitors to Llantrisant enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, The Royal Mint Experience is worth a stop.

Llantrisant
River Taff, Treforest, Pontypridd. A view from River Street looking towards a footbridge across the River Taff.

Treforest

Treforest is well liked for its bars. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Pontypridd area, you might plan a trip to The Royal Mint Experience or Caerphilly Castle.

Treforest
Confluence of the Clun and Ely in Pontyclun. Looking along the Ely River

Talbot Green

3.5/5(23 area reviews)

Talbot Green is well liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Llantrisant Castle and The Royal Mint Experience.

Talbot Green
Bwlch Mountain, Rhondda. South Wales.

Tonypandy

Tonypandy might not have many top sights, but Falconry UK and Rhondda Valley are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Tonypandy
St Peters Church. This ruin is far from any modern roads on the Ogwr Ridgeway Walk

Llanharan

Llanharan might not have many top sights, but The Royal Mint Experience and Falconry UK are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Llanharan
Nice to see the sun at last in #wales

Tonyrefail

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Tonyrefail and surrounding area, you can visit Falconry UK and The Royal Mint Experience.

Tonyrefail
Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa

Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa

5 out of 5
Lanelay Lane Pontyclun Wales
Stay at this luxury B&B in Pontyclun. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (792 reviews)
Amazing hotel, made our experience the best it possibly could have been. We could not have been happier.

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa
Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

4 out of 5
Trehafod Pontypridd Wales
The price is Rp1.247.281 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
Rp1.247.281
Rp1.496.737 total
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pontypridd. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (797 reviews)
The staff were pleasant and helpful. However the general state of the hotel is old and tired. It is seriously in need of refurbishment to bring it up to the heritage name. The stay itself was not unpleasant but the photos make the hotel look better than it really is.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Pencelli Hotel

Pencelli Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Pencai Terrace Treorchy Wales
The price is Rp1.551.440 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
Rp1.551.440
Rp1.861.728 total
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Treorchy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and Netflix. Popular attractions Rhondda Valley and Dare Valley Country Park are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Lovely clean room. Really lovely staff. Couldn't ask for more

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Pencelli Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
James Place @ Dowlais

James Place @ Dowlais

3 out of 5
84 High Street Merthyr Tydfil Wales
Stay at this apartment in Merthyr Tydfil. Enjoy free parking, a computer station and an outdoor tennis court. Popular attractions Brecon Mountain Railway and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (92 reviews)
The room smells clean as you come in, always a great start. Spotlessly clean. Rooms are ensuite with a little kitchen area, all decorated differently. We had a little table to eat at as well. Chocolates and home made Welsh cakes with milk in the fridge was a nice touch. Self check in with a pin code ...

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

James Place @ Dowlais
James Place @ Pontmorlais

James Place @ Pontmorlais

3 out of 5
74a High Street Merthyr Tydfil Wales
Stay at this apartment in Merthyr Tydfil. Enjoy parking (surcharge) and a computer station. Popular attractions Ynysfach Engine House and Joseph Parry's Ironworker's ...
7.6/10 Good! (13 reviews)
Everything was amazing, only down side was the noise in the apartment above which is more than likely out of your control.

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

James Place @ Pontmorlais
Cwm Gran Meadows

Cwm Gran Meadows

3 out of 5
Pontyclun Wales
Stay at this cottage in Pontyclun. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions The Royal Mint Experience and Llantrisant Castle are located ...
Cwm Gran Meadows
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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