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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.
Santa’s present hunt in the indoor market – every Saturday
Santa’s present hunt in the indoor market – every Saturday Write a letter to Santa on Glebeland in our Santa’s workshop train Visit Santa in our free grotto every Saturday Pop up shop, free photo bo...
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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 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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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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Cross Stitch Workshops 1
Join local artist Lynda for a cosy Christmas cross stitch workshop: Week 1: Stitch one of four festive designs into a 4-inch hoop to take home and display. Tuesday 9th December 2025 3:00...
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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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Lecture: Christmas at the Castle
Join Local Historian Huw Williams and discover how the Crawshay family celebrated Christmastide, explore festive traditions at the works, and uncover local myths and customs from Merthyr’s past. ...
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Meet Father Christmas at Cyfarthfa Castle (Dec 13/14)
Christmas is getting closer, and the magic is building! Join us at Cyfarthfa Castle for another enchanting weekend with Father Christmas in his festive grotto. Children will receive a special gift and...
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Cross Stitch Workshops 2
Join local artist Lynda for a cosy Christmas cross stitch workshop: Week 2: Choose four designs from six to create your own set of handmade Christmas cards. Perfect for beginners and seasoned s...
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Christmas by Candlelight
Step into a world of festive enchantment with Christmas by Candlelight - a heart warming evening of music, mince pies, and mulled wine. Enjoy a magical performance by one of the UK’s most beloved Chri...
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Paint & Sip
Join artist Kiera Moran for a magical evening of creativity and Christmas cheer. Create your own seasonal masterpiece while enjoying a complimentary glass of prosecco or wine. Christmas jumpers are es...
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Meet Father Christmas at Cyfarthfa Castle (Dec 20/21)
It’s nearly Christmas! Feel the festive cheer in full swing at Cyfarthfa Castle as Father Christmas welcomes children into his magical grotto one last time before the big day. This weekend, Mrs Claus ...
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