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Cyfarthfa Castle, the jewel in the crown at Merthyr Tydfil celebrates its bicentennial year! The whole town is celebrating through a variety of creative endeavours including events, artworks, and community engagement - Check out our full list of Cyfarthfa200 events and join us to celebrate in style.
Geocache Trail
Looking for a fun, free, and family-friendly way to explore the great outdoors? Try geocaching—a real-world treasure hunt where you use GPS technology to search for hidden containers (called "c...
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Cyfarthfa200 Mural
In celebration of Cyfarthfa Castle’s 200th birthday, the Cyfarthfa Foundation has teamed up with local street art legend Tee2Sugars to create a vibrant new mural celebrating two centuries of history, ...
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Merthyr Reads 200 - Reading Challenge November - Merthyr Writers
To celebrate the bicentenary of Cyfarthfa Castle we've created (with your help) a list of 200 books written about Merthyr or by the people of Merthyr! This is just a small fraction of a l...
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Woman in Black - Spine tingling cinema night at Cyfarthfa Castle
Prepare for a chilling cinema evening at Cyfarthfa Castle. A spine tingling ghost story set in a remote village, The Woman in Black follows a young lawyer who uncovers a tragic secret and faces ...
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The Crawshay Children - Talk by Huw Williams
Join our favourite local historian Huw Williams for a fascinating talk uncovering the lives of the Crawshay Children of Cyfarthfa Castle, an intriguing glimpse into Merthyr’s industrial past thro...
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Christmas at Cyfarthfa Park
Christmas at Cyfarthfa Park Tuesday 18 November, 5pm-8pm Wrap up warm for a magical evening of carols, mince pies, and festive cheer! Join us under the twinkling lights of Cyfarthfa’s famous giant se...
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Elf Training Academy – Help Save Christmas!
Elf Training Academy – Help Save Christmas! Can you find your inner Elf and join Team Santa to help save Christmas? In this enchanting, interactive experience, children take on a series of festive tas...
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Lino Print your own Christmas Card Workshop
Make Christmas special this year. Eleanor will help you create your own original lino printed Christmas cards. This session will cover the whole process from design consideration, tools, technique and...
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Reindeer making & Woodland Craft
The Bothy in Cyfarthfa Park A range of events from Merthyr Nats in celebration of the Bicentenary Year of Cyfarthfa Castle. Join us for outdoor fun and learning - Sat Nov 29th - Reindeer Making &...
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Meet Father Christmas at Cyfarthfa Castle (Nov)
Begin the festive season with a magical visit to Cyfarthfa Castle! Step into Santa’s beautifully decorated grotto, where children will be welcomed by Father Christmas and receive a special gift. Enjoy...
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Merthyr Reads 200 - Reading Challenge December - Merthyr History
To celebrate the bicentenary of Cyfarthfa Castle we've created (with your help) a list of 200 books written about Merthyr or by the people of Merthyr! This is just a small fraction of a l...
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Bothy in Cyfarthfa Park EVENTS - Autumn Pumpkin and Christmas Wreath Workshops
Eileen's Workshops at the Bothy, Cyfarthfa Park A range of events from Merthyr Nats in celebration of the Bicentenary Year of Cyfarthfa Castle. Join us for outdoor fun and learning - Wed...
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Wreath Making Workshop
Step into the spirit of the season and craft your own beautiful Victorian-style Christmas wreath using fresh evergreens and traditional materials. Whether you're decorating your front door or gifting ...
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Bothy in Cyfarthfa Park - Christmas Wreath Workshops
Eileen's Wreath Making Masterclass at the Bothy, Cyfarthfa Park A range of events from Merthyr Nats in celebration of the Bicentenary Year of Cyfarthfa Castle. Join us on Wed Dec 3rd OR 1...
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Mrs Claus’ Festive Story Time
Gather around the Christmas tree as Mrs Claus shares her favourite festive tales, bringing Christmas magic to life! Afterwards, children can get creative by lino printing their very own Christmas card...
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