Mid Glamorgan Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Rhondda Valley which includes a ruin and tranquil scenes
Rhondda Valley featuring street scenes as well as a small group of people
Mid Glamorgan
Mid Glamorgan
Photo by Melanie Hartshorn
Photo by Melanie Hartshorn

Where to stay in Mid Glamorgan

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Llantrisant

Visitors to Llantrisant enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, The Royal Mint Experience is worth a stop.

Llantrisant
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Treforest

Treforest is well liked for its bars. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Pontypridd area, you might plan a trip to The Royal Mint Experience or Caerphilly Castle.

Treforest
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Tonypandy

Tonypandy might not have many top sights, but Falconry UK and Rhondda Valley are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Tonypandy
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Talbot Green

Talbot Green is well liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like The Royal Mint Experience and Llantrisant Castle.

Talbot Green
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Llanharan

Llanharan might not have many top sights, but The Royal Mint Experience and Llantrisant Castle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Llanharan
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Tonyrefail

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Tonyrefail and surrounding area, you can visit Falconry UK and The Royal Mint Experience.

Tonyrefail
Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa
Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa
5 out of 5
Lanelay Lane, Talbot Green, Pontyclun, Wales
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$218 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
AU$218
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury B&B in Pontyclun. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (664 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay and relax"

Reviewed on 3 Apr. 2025

Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa
Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
4 out of 5
Trehafod, Pontypridd, Wales
The price is AU$117 per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
AU$117
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Pontypridd. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.6/10 Good! (704 reviews)
"I stayed here for two nights (Saturday and Sunday) while visiting Bike Park Wales, and I was really impressed with the value for money. Booking just a week in advance, I only paid £55 for a two-person room with breakfast included—an absolute bargain! The room was clean and comfortable, though I did ..."

Reviewed on 13 Mar. 2025

Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Days Inn by Wyndham Bridgend Cardiff M4
Days Inn by Wyndham Bridgend Cardiff M4
2.5 out of 5
M4 J36 Motorway, Bridgend, Wales
The price is AU$73 per night from 11 May to 12 May
AU$73
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this hotel in Bridgend. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (729 reviews)
"Greay"

Reviewed on 8 Apr. 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Bridgend Cardiff M4
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James Place @ Dowlais
James Place @ Dowlais
3 out of 5
84 High Street, Caeharris, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Merthyr Tydfil. Enjoy free parking, a computer station, and an outdoor tennis court. Popular attractions Brecon Mountain Railway ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (84 reviews)
"Great stay. Perfect to access the Brecons. Everything we needed in the studio. Very comfortable, clean, quiet with all facilities needed for our stay."

Reviewed on 19 Jan. 2025

James Place @ Dowlais
Holidays, visiting family, work, golf, surfing
Holidays, visiting family, work, golf, surfing
Porthcawl
Book a stay at this golf apartment in Porthcawl. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Coney Beach and Porthcawl Rest Bay Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
Perfect Property in Porthcawl
"We had a fantastic stay at this place. It’s really spacious, decorated perfectly and has everything you need for a great time. Plus the beds are SO comfortable! Would absolutely stay here again."

Reviewed on 30 Dec. 2024

Holidays, visiting family, work, golf, surfing
"266" 4 STAR! HOT-TUB, LOG-FIRE, BQ, PLAYGROUND, BIKE LOCKUP, Nr Zip World
"266" 4 STAR! HOT-TUB, LOG-FIRE, BQ, PLAYGROUND, BIKE LOCKUP, Nr Zip World
Aberdare
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Aberdare. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a water park. Popular attractions Aberdare Swimming Pool and Aberdare ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (67 reviews)
All in all fantastic
"Stayed before, this place is so lovely to stay at. Everything you need and a great way to relax."

Reviewed on 22 Jan. 2025

"266" 4 STAR! HOT-TUB, LOG-FIRE, BQ, PLAYGROUND, BIKE LOCKUP, Nr Zip World
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Popular places to visit

Rhondda Valley featuring street scenes as well as a small group of people

Rhondda Valley

5/5(3 reviews)

From countryside rambles to visiting a former coal mine and touring a whisky distillery, this beautiful part of southern Wales has much to offer.

Rhondda Valley
The Royal Mint Experience

The Royal Mint Experience

You can browse the exhibits at The Royal Mint Experience, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Pontyclun. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

The Royal Mint Experience
Brecon Mountain Railway

Brecon Mountain Railway

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Brecon Mountain Railway during your travels in Pant. Discover the mountain views and countryside in this relaxing area.

Brecon Mountain Railway
Newcastle Castle

Newcastle Castle

After visiting Newcastle Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Coity Higher. Discover the area's spas and seek out its golf courses.

Newcastle Castle

BikePark Wales

You can take time to visit BikePark Wales during your travels to Troed-y-rhiw. Discover the countryside in this relaxing area or seek out the golf courses.

BikePark Wales

Zip World Tower

Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Zip World Tower during your visit to Rhigos.

Zip World Tower

Cities near Mid Glamorgan

Cardiff showing street scenes, night scenes and a city

Cardiff

Photo by Dean Melbourne

Port Talbot

Photo "Pencoed" by Mick Lobb (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Mick Lobb (CC BY-SA)

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Neath showing a park, a ruin and heritage elements

Neath