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Cyfarthfa Castle

343 Reviews

#2 of 19 things to do in Merthyr Tydfil

Sights & Landmarks, Castles

Closed Now: 10:00 - 17:00

Brecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil Cyfarthfa Park, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8RE, Wales

Open today: 10:00 - 17:00

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“A lovely walk”

Went with my mum and had a lovely stroll around both the castle and the grounds. The history... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

toriOary1

Ocoee, Florida

via mobile

“A Gem”

I spent an afternoon at Cyfarthfa. Set in beautiful parkland, it housed a surprising mix of... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

AlindaHow

Berkhamsted, Herts

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4.5 343 reviews

Excellent58%
Very good32%
Average8%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

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“miniature railway”(23 reviews)

“local history”(18 reviews)

“beautiful grounds”(14 reviews)

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Most Helpful Positive Review

welshblood

cardiff

2227

Reviewed 18 July 2013 via mobile

Fun family day out great for toddlers and kids

This place is a hidden gem and unspoilt by mass tourism although by word of mouth I can see the splash pad area opened this year be overrun by next summer. However took a toddler and a baby for a sunny day out with a...More

5 Thank welshblood

Most Helpful Critical Review

Jane M

Alton, United Kingdom

6059

Reviewed 31 August 2014

Shame about the mum's behaviour in the play area

My family love it here and we always visit when I come home to see my parents. The grounds are fantastic and my children love the play area. We visited three nights in a row in August. On the last evening, the park was relatively...More

6 Thank Jane M

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Choc-queen374

Cardiff, United Kingdom

5836

Reviewed 3 days ago

Not good for those with disabilities

Visited with a coach party. Disabled entrance not well signposted, one of the party had to go inside via the main entrance which is up some very steps to ask where disabled entrance was. The Disabled entrance is via a cobble stoned area which is...More

Thank Choc-queen374

toriOary1

Ocoee, Florida

17357

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

A lovely walk

Went with my mum and had a lovely stroll around both the castle and the grounds. The history museum in the castle is very interesting lots of details about the glory days of the steel production in South Wales - great to see the history...More

1 Thank toriOary1

AlindaHow

Berkhamsted, Herts

163

Reviewed 1 week ago

A Gem

I spent an afternoon at Cyfarthfa. Set in beautiful parkland, it housed a surprising mix of exhibitions that gave a fascinating insight into Merthyr Tydfil social’history. I particularly enjoyed the Hoover display which included a twin tub. The cafe does a delicious cream tea and...More

1 Thank AlindaHow

Joe_Macpherson04

Shenzhen, China

962224

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Iconic building

Very imposing iconic Welsh building. Sensational views from the outer grounds. Nice grounds to walk on with the lake and gardens. Cynon valley museum on the ground floor. Cyfarthyr family museum on 1st floor. Wonderful opulence. Must visit

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diladywilliams

Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

WOW!!

I have visited several times but can’t keep away!! It’s teally a beautiful well presented lovely house. Give it a visit...you won’t be disappointed....promise

1 Thank diladywilliams

rayrest

Ashford, United Kingdom

3320791

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Nice looking castle

Small entrance fee however not that much history to experience but a nice castle. Castle is set above the town of Merthyr Tydfil. In the wintertime its closed on Monday.

1 Thank rayrest

sdc1701

Glasgow, United Kingdom

12350

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Worth a visit

Make sure whichever car park area you enter by you are aware you can park by the house. The house and museum is worth visiting. £2 per adult. The museum doesn’t start well but picks up. Lots to read and portraits to see. There are...More

1 Thank sdc1701

Hilary D

Epping, United Kingdom

13778

Reviewed 13 October 2018

Grand C19 castle in delightful gardens and wooded parkland.

Set above Merthyr, overlooking a lake and gardens, this castle is a delightful museum and park. The displays are interesting and informative particularly about the local coal mining, iron industry and social history. There are also displays of archeology , natural history and ceramics. The...More

2 Thank Hilary D

beswickrj

Treherbert, United Kingdom

Reviewed 11 October 2018

Elevenses

Had walked around the grounds and enjoyed the views and peace and quiet. The natural beauty and unspoilt paths. Nice to see the squirrels playing and the normality of the estate without it being spoilt. We popped inside for a coffee and scones. The lady...More

2 Thank beswickrj

NikkieBayley

138

Reviewed 9 October 2018

Awful

£2 to get into the castle and what a waste of £2 not much history, short walk around and a picture gallery. We love castles but this is one of the worst we've visited. Waste of a trip

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