Cyfarthfa
Parish in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.747, -3.411 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 02 06 |
| Dialling code: | 01685 (Merthyr Tydfil) |
Cyfarthfa sits on the western edge of Merthyr Tydfil, dominated by the imposing neo-Gothic Cyfarthfa Castle and its extensive public gardens. The castle, built in the early 19th century for the Crawshay ironmasters, and the nearby remnants of the Cyfarthfa Ironworks reflect the area's pivotal role in the Industrial Revolution, with views down to the River Taff and the valley below.
Today the area mixes Victorian housing and later estates, with Cyfarthfa Park serving as a cultural hub - the castle houses a local museum and art collection and the park provides lakes, playgrounds and sports facilities. Economic shifts from heavy industry have left their mark, but there has been steady local regeneration and a strong community interest in heritage, green space and grassroots initiatives.
Postcode districts covering Cyfarthfa
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 19.6 miles
- Swansea 24.4 miles
- Newport 22.2 miles
- Tonypandy 9.4 miles
- Barry 24.4 miles
- Bridgend 17.7 miles
- Cwmbran Central 17.7 miles
- Cwmbrân 17.6 miles
- Neath 18.5 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 1.3 miles
- Coity Higher 16.6 miles
- Pontypool 16.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Park Parish 1.3 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Gurnos Parish 1.4 miles
- Penydarren Parish 2 miles
- Vaynor Parish 2.1 miles
- Llwydcoed Parish 2.3 miles
- Aberdare East Parish 2.4 miles
- Town Parish 2.6 miles
- Aberdare West and Llwydcoed Ward 2.8 miles
- Plymouth Ward 2.8 miles
- Troed-y-rhiw Parish 2.8 miles
- Cwmbach Parish 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Cyfarthfa
CF48 1RU, CF48 1YE, CF48 1DG, CF48 1BW, CF48 1TF, CF48 1SL, CF48 1JP, CF48 1JR, CF48 1HU … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 24.4 miles
- Bristol Airport 38.9 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil Railway Station 1.4 miles
- Pentre-bach Railway Station 2.6 miles
Hotels in Cyfarthfa Ad
Schools in Cyfarthfa
- Coed Y Dderwen Primary School Primary
- Heolgerrig Community School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 9.4 miles
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 10.2 miles
- Sardis Road Stadium 10.4 miles
- Ogmore Forest Forest 11.5 miles
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 12.6 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 13.5 miles
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 13.9 miles
- Pontypool Park Stadium 16.4 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 16.6 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 17.2 miles
- The Gnoll Stadium 17.6 miles
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 18.2 miles