Melanie's Guidebook
Outdoor activity
Bike Park Wales
Fab outdoor activity.
Pen-y-Fan
A must do climb just in time to see sunrise.
Penpych Waterfall
11 Dilys StA refreshing dip in the waterfall will certainly wake you up 😊
Lido Ponty - National Lido of Wales
A great fun day for all the family.
The Park has a boating lake with lakeside cafe, as well as a Bandstand and Gorsedd Circle.
The fountain situated behind the cafe is the same one which stands outside Raffles Hotel in Singapore.
8 locals recommend
Aberdare Park
9 Park LnThe Park has a boating lake with lakeside cafe, as well as a Bandstand and Gorsedd Circle.
The fountain situated behind the cafe is the same one which stands outside Raffles Hotel in Singapore.
Wiggleys Fun Farm
Aberbaiden RoadChildren's farm, park and playground
Bryngarw Country Park
Plenty for the kids to explore
Brecon Mountain Railway
Pontsticill RoadA fab train journey
Well worth a visit for snack and hot drink after a walk in the Beacons.
22 locals recommend
Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Centre and Tearooms
Well worth a visit for snack and hot drink after a walk in the Beacons.
A lovely walk and you can visit the cafe for refreshments.
24 locals recommend
Dare Valley Country Park
Glamorgan StreetA lovely walk and you can visit the cafe for refreshments.
Barry Sidings Countryside Park
Walks, cycle path and cafe.
Zip World Tower
Just 10mins away. A great experience.
Neighbourhoods
Treorchy won the High Street of the Year 2019 and is ideally situated to visit the surrounding area.
There is a train station with direct access to Cardiff our capital city
Treorchy
Treorchy won the High Street of the Year 2019 and is ideally situated to visit the surrounding area.
There is a train station with direct access to Cardiff our capital city
Treherbert
A handful of convenience stores and take aways. There is also a train station.
Distillery
Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre
PontprenWell worth a visit - the Tour is great.
Food Scene
Hot Gossip
114 Bute StDelicious food and desserts. A friendly atmosphere.
The Lion
102 Bute StreetGood food and drink.
Chocolate House
Coedcae RoadAward Winning handmade chocolates. A cafe serving tasty snacks
Sightseeing
Brecon Beacons
Beacons ParkStunning scenery.
Park up and treat yourself to an ice cream, take in the views and say hello to the inquisitive sheep 😊.
Bwlch Mountain (Car Park)
Bwlch-Y-Clawdd RoadPark up and treat yourself to an ice cream, take in the views and say hello to the inquisitive sheep 😊.
Rhigos Viewpoint
Rhigos RoadStop and take in the breathtaking view. You can also view Zip Wire World in action.
Rhondda Heritage Park
Coedcae RoadAn insight into coal mining in the Welsh Valleys.
The Castle was built during the industrial revolution. Now hosting a museum and art gallery.
41 locals recommend
Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Art Gallery
Brecon RoadThe Castle was built during the industrial revolution. Now hosting a museum and art gallery.
Cardiff Castle
Castle StCardiff Castle in the heart of Wales' capital city.
Shopping
sparkilicious
224 High StGorgeous shop for that little something special.
Emily Kate
135 Bute StA ladies clothes shop selling bags, scarfs, jewellery, clothing.
Wonder Stuff Gift Shop, Treorchy
116 Bute StFind the perfect gift.
Not just a fab garden centre with quality plants and flowers but also includes a farm shop, gifts, homeware and clothing. Their restaurant serves delicious homemade food.
9 locals recommend
Old Railway Line Garden Centre
Not just a fab garden centre with quality plants and flowers but also includes a farm shop, gifts, homeware and clothing. Their restaurant serves delicious homemade food.
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Bridgend
DerwenA bit of retail therapy.
Coast
Blue Flag beach. Ride the surf at Rest Bay or just relax with a coffee and take in the view.
43 locals recommend
Porthcawl
Blue Flag beach. Ride the surf at Rest Bay or just relax with a coffee and take in the view.