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. #Photo Details Sweepstake

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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

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

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! (791 reviews)
Staff were very friendly and attentive. The hotel was beautiful and very clean throughout.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

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Pencelli Hotel

Pencelli Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Pencai Terrace Treorchy Wales
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$182 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
NZ$182
26 Feb - 27 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! (12 reviews)
Room was excellent, clean and well equiped staff helpfull and polite

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

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Howfield Hotel

Howfield Hotel

2 out of 5
High Street Merthyr Tydfil Wales
Stay at this hotel in Merthyr Tydfil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room deep-soaking baths and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Ynysfach Engine House and Joseph ...
9/10 Wonderful! (75 reviews)
Stylish, well maintained rooms. Perfect for a night or two

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

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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
"266" 4 STAR! HOT-TUB, LOG-FIRE, BQ, PLAYGROUND, BIKE LOCKUP, Nr Zip World

"266" 4 STAR! HOT-TUB, LOG-FIRE, BQ, PLAYGROUND, BIKE LOCKUP, Nr Zip World

Aberdare WLS
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Aberdare. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a water park. Popular attractions Aberdare Swimming Pool and Aberdare Golf ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (74 reviews)
We stayed at the house for 4 days in January as a group of 7 with 3 children. From the minute we booked Diane couldn't have been more helpful. Diane, her husband and Emma the housekeeper all welcomed us on arrival and showed us around the house. We had the most amazing stay, the house has everything ...

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

"266" 4 STAR! HOT-TUB, LOG-FIRE, BQ, PLAYGROUND, BIKE LOCKUP, Nr Zip World
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
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Popular places to visit

Rhondda Valley featuring street scenes as well as a small group of people

Rhondda Valley

5/5(3 reviews)

From countryside rambles to visiting a former coal mine and touring a whisky distillery, this beautiful part of southern Wales has much to offer.

Rhondda Valley
Great Steam Train ride into the Brecon Mountains,

Brecon Mountain Railway

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Brecon Mountain Railway during your travels in Pant. Discover the mountain views and countryside in this relaxing area.

Brecon Mountain Railway

BikePark Wales

You can take time to visit BikePark Wales during your travels to Troed-y-rhiw. Discover the countryside in this relaxing area or seek out the golf courses.

BikePark Wales

The Royal Mint Experience

You can browse the exhibits at The Royal Mint Experience, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Pontyclun. Visit the shops and lively bars in this culturally rich area.

The Royal Mint Experience

Penderyn Distillery

You can take time to visit Penderyn Distillery during your travels to Penderyn. Stroll along the rocky beaches or discover the area's countryside.

Penderyn Distillery

Royal Porthcawl Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Porthcawl at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club. Wander the seaside and beaches while you're in the area.

Royal Porthcawl Golf Club

Cities near Mid Glamorgan

Cardiff showing street scenes, night scenes and a city

Cardiff

Aerial view of Porthcawl beach harbour and fun fair in South Wales UK

Bridgend

Editorial Swansea, UK - November 24, 2017: Daybreak over Swansea city, the second largest city in Wales after Cardiff, UK, showing the East Side and the new University campus.

Port Talbot

Pasture and Pylons at Bryngarn
Photo by Mick Lobb (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

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