Town Name

Aberdare - Place at the mouth of the river (River Dare)

Originated as a coal mining centre producing the best quality steam coal in the world. The town won the first choir contest in 1872 held at Crystal Palace. A bronze statue of the choir master stands in Victoria Square to commemorate this victory. (Griffith Rhys Jones)

Attractions

• Aberdare Falls
• Brecon Mountain Railway
• Llancaiach Fawr Manor Houes
• Drenewydd Museum
• Caerphilly Castle (11miles)
• Bryn Bach Country Park

 

Useful Information

Population 33,048

Market days: - Every Friday - - (The Green)

Farmers Market - Last Saturday in every month (Belmont St)

Early Closing None ....- Late shopping Thursday

Police Tel Non Emergency: -0845 600 5700

Council Offices:

Hospital: - Post Code: AB25 2ZN-- --Tel: (01224)681818

NHS: 24 hour medical line Tel:- 08454 24 24 24

Council Web Site: http://www.

Campsites

Dare Valley Country Park - 01685 874672-
TheBunkbarn.com - 01685 811 789
Glyncorrwg Ponds - 01639 851900
Pencelli Castle - 01874 665 451
Parc Bryn Bach- 01495 711816
Gilestone Farm - 01874 676236
Pen Y Fan Caravan Park- 01495 226606
Cwmcarn Forest Camp Site - 01495 27200
Ynysarwed Campsite - 07972 292 841