Park (Y Parc)
Ward in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.752, -3.382 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 04 06 |
| Dialling code: | 01685 (Merthyr Tydfil) |
Park is an urban ward at the heart of Merthyr Tydfil in Wales, sitting close to the course of the River Taff and within easy reach of the Brecon Beacons. It covers part of the town’s central area and is shaped by a compact mix of terraced streets, civic buildings and local shops, making it a focal point for everyday life in the borough.
Like much of Merthyr Tydfil, the ward carries a strong industrial legacy from the 19th‑century iron and coal trades, which still colours the local identity even as regeneration projects aim to boost retail, public services and community facilities. Socially there’s a palpable community spirit and active local organisations, while economic challenges coexist with efforts to diversify the town’s offer and celebrate its distinctive history and culture.
Postcode districts covering Park
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Newport 21.3 miles34.2 km
- Tonypandy 10 miles16 km
- Barry 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Bridgend 18.4 miles29.7 km
- Cwmbran Central 16.8 miles27 km
- Cwmbrân 16.6 miles26.8 km
- Neath 19.7 miles31.8 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Coity Higher 17.4 miles28 km
- Pontypool 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Briton Ferry 20.9 miles33.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Park Parish 0 miles0 km
- Merthyr Tydfil Built-up area 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Gurnos Parish 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Penydarren Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Cyfarthfa Parish 1.3 miles2 km
- Town Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Dowlais Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Dowlais and Pant Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Vaynor Parish 1.8 miles3 km
- Pant Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Plymouth Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Troed-y-rhiw Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
Example postcodes in Park
CF47 0AF, CF47 8NN, CF48 1EE, CF48 1BP, CF47 8NP, CF47 8SQ, CF47 8LD, CF48 1DB, CF47 8YW … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Bristol Airport 38.2 miles61.5 km
- Merthyr Tydfil Railway Station 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Pentre-bach Railway Station 2 miles3.2 km
Hotels near Park Ad
- The Antelope Hotel 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Howfield Hotel 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Castle Hotel 3 0.3 miles0.6 km
- The Tiger Inn 0.3 miles0.4 km
- The Falcon Inn Retreat 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Tredegar Arms Hotel 3 6 miles9.7 km
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel 3 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Level Inn 3 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Brewers Lodge 3 9.9 miles15.9 km
Schools in Park
- Cyfarthfa Park Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 9.3 miles15 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 10.5 miles16.8 km
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 11 miles17.6 km
- Ogmore Forest Forest 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Pontypool Park Stadium 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 16.1 miles26 km
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 17.4 miles28 km
- Black Mountains Mountains 18.7 miles30.1 km