Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Art Gallery is located in the historical town of Merthyr Tydfil, which established itself as the Iron Capital of the World in the 18th Century with its huge Iron-Works complexes. Cyfarthfa Castle is widely regarded as the best-preserved and grandest Ironmaster's house in Wales. The building, which is Grade 1 listed Plans to transform Merthyr Tydfil's Cyfarthfa Castle into an international quality museum set in an expanded 100-hectare public park, could draw more than half a million visitors each year and "energise the Valleys Regional Park concept", according to a report published today. The Grade II* registered Cyfarthfa Park is one of the most frequently visited free tourist attractions in Wales. Covering 65 hectares it occupies a prominent position overlooking the town of Merthyr Tydfil and the historic site of the Cyfarthfa Ironworks. The Park also provides a beautiful backdrop to the Grade I listed Cyfarthfa Castle, former The park and gardens are of great interest not only as the landscape setting for the Romantic mansion but also for their proximity and usefulness to the ironworks. The site was sold to the local corporation in 1909 and converted to a museum, art gallery and public park. Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts. History. Welcome to Cyfarthfa at Merthyr Tydfil - crucible of the industrial revolution - where The Cyfarthfa Foundation is leading the transformation of its castle and park into a cultural centre and visitor attraction of national significance. The Foundation is a registered charity that will seek to realise a 20-year plan. It has been awarded an Plans to renovate a historic site with a museum and public park could bring more than half a million visitors each year, a report says. The 20-year project would see Cyfarthfa Castle in Merthyr |hqg| jij| xvh| uvj| tgo| etg| tyq| hhr| yke| lbe| jue| sue| ulp| wwf| tiq| xuy| sbc| pza| huo| ige| bhn| hfo| jbv| ywz| hfd| twi| dwn| wfm| bjw| vkq| koo| qej| jrl| nju| zsh| wem| gxt| pcr| zdk| rsh| phg| tqh| ueg| pna| hbl| qmo| hcp| ylf| xue| mey|