Bedwas and Trethomas (Bedwas a Threthomas)
Ward in Caerphilly, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.599, -3.201 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 16 89 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
The Bedwas and Trethomas area sits on the eastern edge of the South Wales Valleys within Caerphilly county borough, a few miles north of Cardiff. Once dominated by coal mining and related industry, the villages still show terraced streets and industrial remnants, but now have reclaimed green spaces, spoil tips turned to walking routes and broad views across the Rhymney Valley.
Community life remains strong, with local clubs, pubs and a keen rugby culture helping to anchor a post‑industrial identity, while many residents commute to Caerphilly or Cardiff. The area is a good example of former mining settlements adapting to a suburban, service‑based economy while retaining a distinctive local history.
Postcode districts covering Bedwas and Trethomas
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Newport 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Weston-super-Mare 20.6 miles33.2 km
- Tonypandy 11 miles17.8 km
- Barry 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Bridgend 16.9 miles27.1 km
- Cwmbran Central 8.1 miles13 km
- Cwmbrân 8.1 miles13 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Coity Higher 16.1 miles26 km
- Pontypool 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Ebbw Vale 12.5 miles20.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Bedwas Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Llanbradach Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Llanbradach and Pwllypant Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Morgan Jones Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Van Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Trethomas Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Caerphilly Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Cwmfelinfach Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Ynysddu Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Penyrheol Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Penyrheol, Trecenydd and Energlyn Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
Example postcodes in Bedwas and Trethomas
CF83 8GW, CF83 8ES, CF83 8ED, CF83 8FL, CF83 8AQ, CF83 8BZ, CF83 8EN, CF83 8FE, CF83 8EU … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Bristol Airport 25.6 miles41.1 km
- Llanbradach Railway Station 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Caerphilly Railway Station 2 miles3.3 km
Hotels near Bedwas and Trethomas Ad
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- New House Country Hotel 4 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Manor Parc Hotel 3 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Tyr Winch 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Parador44 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa 4 3 miles4.8 km
- Hotel Indigo Cardiff 4 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Brewers Lodge 3 4.3 miles7 km
- The Parkgate Hotel 4 8.4 miles13.4 km
Schools in Bedwas and Trethomas
- Bedwas High School Secondary
- Bedwas Infants Primary
- Bedwas Junior Primary
- Mynydd Haf School Independent - special
- Tyn-Y-Wern Primary Primary
Local points of interest
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 8.1 miles13 km
- Tredegar Park Estate 8.2 miles13.2 km
- St. David's Shopping centre 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 8.3 miles13.4 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Cardiff City Stadium 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 8.7 miles14 km