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WWI Portraits

WWI Portraits // Tue 28/05/2019 - Wed 29/May/2019

May 28 & 29 – WWI Portraits
100 years ago WWI artist, William Orpen, painted a portrait of Merthyr man Louis James Lipsett. Come along and find out all about Lipsett’s unique WWI story and paint o…
 
Merthyr Rising

Merthyr Rising // Fri 24/05/2019 - Sun 26/May/2019

Merthyr Rising is a music, arts and ideas festival that celebrates working class culture and resistance at the birthplace of the red flag. We’re an urban festival taking place at Penderyn Square, Mer…

 
Merthyr Comedy Festival

Merthyr Comedy Festival // Thu 25/04/2019 - Sat 27/Apr/2019

Venues in Merthyr Tydfil town centre -
April 25th, 6:30pm until April 27th, 10:30pm
Three days of great stand up comedy!
Back after a successful first outing in 2018, Merthyr Comedy Festival promises 3…

The Spread the Word Literature Festival

The Spread the Word Literature Festival // Thu 11/04/2019 - Thu 11/Apr/2019

The Spread the Word Literature Festival is the largest children’s festival to celebrate World Book Day in the UK.

The event, organised by The Stephens & George Trust, hosted over 4500 school child…
Cyfarthfa Castle Open Art Exhibition 2019

Cyfarthfa Castle Open Art Exhibition 2019 // Mon 08/04/2019 - Sun 23/Jun/2019

April 8 – June 23 – Cyfarthfa Castle Open Art Exhibition 2019
The first Open Art Exhibition at Cyfarthfa Castle! Come and see a huge range of artists, both amateur and professional. If you would like t…
 
Merthyr Half Marathon

Merthyr Half Marathon // Sun 24/03/2019 - Sun 24/Mar/2019

 
Egyptian Book marks

Egyptian Book marks // Wed 27/02/2019 - Thu 28/Feb/2019

February 26 & 27 – Egyptian Book marks
Start off the year off by creating your own Egyptian Bookmark, complete with your name in hieroglyphs. Drop-in workshop so no need to book, waiting times can…
 
Good news for Merthyr Tydfil Bus Station Development

Good news for Merthyr Tydfil Bus Station Development

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Bus station statement by Council Leader Cllr Kevin O'Neill: 
“Following a statement made today by Economy and Transport Minister Ken Skates, as the Leader of the Independent-controlled …

Trouvaille – An exhibition of Paintings & Prints by Neil & Yvonne Carroll

Trouvaille – An exhibition of Paintings & Prints by Neil & Yvonne Carroll // Tue 08/01/2019 - Sun 24/Mar/2019

Trouvaille – An exhibition of Paintings & Prints by Neil & Yvonne Carroll
Neil Carroll’s paintings turn the ordinary into extraordinary, his vibrant palette captures those liminal moments whe…
Latest Events
  • Merthyr Rising
    Merthyr Rising

    Fri 24/May/2019 - Sun 26/May/2019

  • Merthyr Half Marathon
    Merthyr Half Marathon

    Sun 24/Mar/2019 - Sun 24/Mar/2019

  • The Spread the Word Literature Festival
    The Spread the Word Literature Festival

    Thu 11/Apr/2019 - Thu 11/Apr/2019

About Merthyr Tydfil

Merthyr Tydfil, one of the most historically fascinating and beautiful regions of Wales is ideally placed between Brecon Beacons National Park and Cardiff the Welsh capital.

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