Families

Memories made in Merthyr

Make happy memories in Merthyr, for all types of families, on all sorts of days.

Brecon Mountain Railway, Pontsticill Station

Brecon Mountain Railway, Pontsticill Station

Brecon Mountain Railway - Santa Special

Brecon Mountain Railway - Santa Special

Example of events at Brecon Mountain Railway

Example of events at Brecon Mountain Railway

Parc Taf Bargoed Family Friendly Trail

Parc Taf Bargoed Family Friendly Trail

Parc Taf Bargoed Bug Hunt

Parc Taf Bargoed Bug Hunt

Family Trail Information Panel

Family Trail Information Panel

Parc Taf Bargoed

Parc Taf Bargoed

Discovery days

Take a trip back in time with a trip on Brecon Mountain Railway. Their seasonal events, including Santa Specials, are particularly popular.

 

Go bug hunting or spotting wildlife on one of our Family Friendly Trails. The 1-mile route around the lake in Parc Taf Bargoed is perfect for young families with bikes and pushchairs, and there are refreshments at the visitor centre.

Rock UK Summit Centre - Indoor Rock Climbing

Rock UK Summit Centre - Indoor Rock Climbing

Rock UK Summit Centre - Caving

Rock UK Summit Centre - Caving

Halo Leisure Centre and the Vue Cinema

Halo Leisure Centre and the Vue Cinema

Vertigo Trampoline Park

Vertigo Trampoline Park

Leisure Village

Leisure Village

What's On

What's On

Events at Penderyn Square

Events at Penderyn Square

Arty days

Kids love to get creative during the school holidays – everything from crafts to nature activities. Check out what’s on at Cyfarthfa Castle, Theatr Soar and Parc Taf Bargoed. 

 

Check out the What's On page HERE!

Rock UK Summit Centre - Bush Craft

Rock UK Summit Centre - Bush Craft

Rock UK Summit Centre - Gorge Walking

Rock UK Summit Centre - Gorge Walking

Parkwood Outdoors, Dolygaer - Paddle Boarding

Parkwood Outdoors, Dolygaer - Paddle Boarding

Parkwood Outdoors, Dolygaer - Caving

Parkwood Outdoors, Dolygaer - Caving

Parkwood Outdoors, Dolygaer - Crate Stacking

Parkwood Outdoors, Dolygaer - Crate Stacking

BikePark - expert tutoring

BikePark - expert tutoring

BikePark- UK's longest Blue run

BikePark- UK's longest Blue run

Parkwood Outdoors, Dolygaer - Zip Wire

Parkwood Outdoors, Dolygaer - Zip Wire

Parkwood Outdoors, Dolygaer - Kayaking

Parkwood Outdoors, Dolygaer - Kayaking

Rock UK Summit Centre - Aerial Adventure

Rock UK Summit Centre - Aerial Adventure

Rock UK Summit Centre - Kayaking

Rock UK Summit Centre - Kayaking

Rock UK Summit Centre - Gorge Walking

Rock UK Summit Centre - Gorge Walking

Cyfarthfa Park - Miniature Steam Trail

Cyfarthfa Park - Miniature Steam Trail

Cyfarthfa Park - Woodland Walks

Cyfarthfa Park - Woodland Walks

Cyfarthfa Park - Cafe Canolfan, Splash & Play Park with Picnic Tables

Cyfarthfa Park - Cafe Canolfan, Splash & Play Park with Picnic Tables

Cyfarthfa Park - Ponds

Cyfarthfa Park - Ponds

Cyfarthfa Castle - Museum

Cyfarthfa Castle - Museum

Sunny days

Spend the day at Cyfarthfa Castle with a family picnic at lunchtime.

 

The energetic ones can let off steam on the grass, in the play area, and the splash park (April – August), while others explore the museum or ride on the miniature railway (open on certain dates). 

What's On