Name: Rhondda Heritage Park
Rating: 5.0

Rhondda Heritage Park

A Welsh Coal Mining Experience Lewis Merthyr Colliery Coed Cae Road Trehafod CF37 2NP

6-90 Years

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A Welsh Coal Mining Experience, where you can book the Black Gold Underground Experience and join an award-winning tour. Led by a former miner from the Rhondda Valleys, the tour takes you underground, immersing you in the lives of miners and the communities that thrived while Rhondda coal powered the world. Experience a simulated DRAM ride back to the surface and explore interactive displays showcasing historical mining artefacts, including drams of coal, the Anderson bomb shelter, and the Old Forge. After your tour, enjoy a break at Caffe Bracchi, shop at Craft of Hearts, or indulge in workshops and sweet treats at The Chocolate House.

A great experience for everyone, with adult tickets priced at £11.50, children’s tickets at £8.00, and a family of 4 for £35.00.

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Black Gold Experience: Underground Guided Tour Step into history with a 90-minute tour led by former miners from the Rhondda Valleys, sharing authentic stories of life underground and the history of Black Gold. Enjoy an interactive exhibition, a simulated DRAM ride, and explore the Black Gold Gallery and outside yard with original mining items.
Craft of Hearts: Located on the first floor of A Welsh Coal Mining Experience, Craft of Hearts is an art and craft store offering a wide range of materials for card-making, fabric sculpture, needle-felting, mixed media, and more. Easily accessible from Cardiff, Merthyr, and the South Wales Valleys, it also offers various art and craft classes, workshops, and courses to help crafters build confidence in their skills.
Caffe Bracchi at A Welsh Coal Mining Experience is operated by The Chocolate House, serving delicious homemade cakes and desserts, along with a full menu of fresh food made to order. The menu features vegetarian and vegan options, as well as a kids' menu.
Group Visits:
- Coin, Coal and Cheers: A unique package combining the Royal Mint Experience, the coal mining history.
- Mint and Mine: Explore both the Royal Mint and Welsh Coal Mining Experience in this exciting combined tour.
- A Welsh Coal Mining Experience and Hensol Castle Distillery: A perfect blend of history and craft, with a tour of the coal mine followed by a gin-tasting experience at Hensol Castle Distillery.
Exhibitions: Featuring historical items like Davy Lamps and 3D-scanned artifacts from the "Pwll Bach Cwm Rhondda" VR experience.
- Interactive Exhibition: Over 140 artefacts, touch screens, quizzes, and digital displays covering topics like the Rhondda Coal Rush and miners in the Spanish Civil War.
- Coal Society Gallery: Focuses on Rhondda's people from 1800-present, highlighting women, activists, and chapels.
- First Floor Gallery: Temporary exhibits showcasing different topics in Rhondda's history.
- Outside Yard: Includes the forge area, Anderson Shelter, ‘Dig for Victory’ garden, and underground machinery.
School Visits: There's no better place to inspire learning and curiosity than at a site where an international adventure unfolds. With hands-on experiences and immersive exhibits, school visits provide students with the chance to explore history, science, and culture in a dynamic environment that encourages discovery and engagement.
Events: https://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/EN/Tourism/RhonddaHeritagePark/Events/Events.aspx