Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Art Gallery
About This Museum
You'd never guess this sprawling, crenelated castle was built by a Victorian ironmaster as his family home. It feels more like something from a fairytale, plonked right in the middle of a massive public park. Inside, it’s a treasure trove that tells the story of Merthyr's industrial heart and its artistic soul. I spent ages just wandering from rooms filled with local history relics to quiet galleries hung with beautiful paintings.
Collection Highlights
Look for the incredible collection of landscapes by Penry Williams, who grew up here before finding fame in Rome, and don't miss the fascinating exhibits on the Cyfarthfa Ironworks that paid for it all.
Visitor Information
It's tucked away in Cyfarthfa Park, which is perfect for a walk before or after your visit – and there's even a fun miniature railway for kids nearby.
Architecture & Building
It's this wonderfully imposing mock-medieval castle, all grey stone with classic Gothic Revival details like pointed arch windows and those iconic battlements along the top.
Contact & Location
Address: Cyfarthfa Castle, Brecon Road, Park, Merthyr Tydfil, Cymru / Wales, CF47 8RE, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1685 727371
Website: Visit Website
