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Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery
Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery
Castle, £1.10-£2.20
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Details
'Ironmaster' William Crawshay commissioned Cyfarthfa Castle in 1824. This grand castellated mansion overlooked his immensely successful ironworks and has been called, "the most impressive monument of the Industrial Iron Age in South Wales.
Opening details
1st April - 30th September: Monday - Friday 10:00 - 17:00, Saturday & Sunday 12:00 - 17:00.
Prices
2019 Entrance Fees for Museum & Art Gallery: Adults (16 & Over) £2.20, Concessions £1.10, Under 16s Free.
email a friendDirections
By car: A470 from Cardiff/M4 junction 32, or A470 south from Brecon, or 'Heads of the Valleys' Road from the east.
By bus: Regular buses from Town Centre (National Coaches to Merthyr Tydfil).
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport: 2 miles from Merthyr Tydfil station
Nearby
Local AccommodationFacilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
French signs/guides
German signs/guides
Gift shop
Italian signs/guides
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Spanish signs/guides
Telephone (public)
Welcome Host
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Helicopter landing
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Smoking not allowed
Facilities for hearing impaired
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
wheelchair access tarmac except for 1 metre width
Drop-off point for guests outside entrance- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Has a ramp
Drop-off point for guests outside entrancePublic Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
- From the entrance to reception / ticket area
- To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
- To the gift shop
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
- Baby changing facilities
- Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
- Hearing loop installed in public areas
General
- Hearing loop system
- Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
- Clear signage
- Wheelchairs provided
- Free
- Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
- Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
- Audible alarm system
Entrance
- Steps to the main entrance
- 12Number of steps to entrance
- Handrail by steps
- Entrance is well lit
Food
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
- Vegetarian
- High chairs for children
- Children's menu
