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Rhondda Heritage Park Goes FREE

FREE events and visits are promised this Summer when Rhondda Heritage Park joins the national ‘Open Door’ scheme.

During every weekend September, the popular attraction nr Pontypridd, opens its doors to visitors free of charge – including complimentary underground tours.

Tours are available at 10am, 12noon and 2pm and visitors are advised to pre-book as places are limited. Please telephone 01443 682036 for bookings.

A series of afternoon talks, and free events are also planned …..

  • Friday 2nd & Saturday 3rd September ~ 10.30 – 3pm Charity Book Sale ~ all proceed go to the Rotary Club ~ Rhondda Branch.
  • Sunday 4th 10am – 1pm ~ Table Top Sale in the marquee.
  • Saturday 10th 2-3.30pm Afternoon Talk ~ On The Buses ~ a look at Rhondda Transport through the ages on board a 1960 AEC Regent Double Decker Bus.
  • Wednesday 14th 2-4pm Afternoon Talk ~ Tonypandy Riots 1911 ~ ‘Hopes & Reality’, presented by historian David Maddox.
  • Saturday 17th Afternoon Talk ~ Treorchy & the Land of Song, presented by journalist Dean Powell.
  • Saturday 24th Afternoon presentation ~ New Visions of Old Pontypridd & Rhondda, presented by Meic Jones, Glamorgan Family History Society
    • Friday 23rd September ~ Music @ the Park ~ join Daniel & Laura Curtis for a musical treat as they perform music from the Great American Songbook.


    Admission to all events and talks is free of charge and places must be reserved in advance for the talks on 01443 682036.

Local news from the County Council

News

  • Pontypridd to Cardiff bus corridor is set to see some major improvements thanks to funding secured by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council from Sewta (South East Wales Transport Alliance

  • Mayor Cllr Sylvia Jones helped keep one of the strongest school exchange programmes in Wales alive, when she hosted Treorchy pupils and their Danish friends.

  • An illegal and unhygienic tattooist who operated from the spare room of his Blaenllechau home has been ordered by a court to cease operating, following the innovative use of existing law by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council.

More events in RCT

Events - What's On RCT

  • Fund raising concert at St. Catherine's Church, Pontypridd by London Welsh Chorale in aid of Glamorgan Mission to the Deaf who are celebrating their 125th Anniversary (1887-2012). The GMD's building at Lanpark Road Pontypridd is the home of Pontypridd Deaf Social & Sports Club. All proceeds for ticket sales are being donated to the charity so please join us and help us raise urgently needed funds.

  • Stardreams Musical Theatre Company is proud to present A NIGHT WITH THE STARS. A NIGHT WITH THE STARS is a celebration of the brilliant talent of our young performers. Featuring singing, dancing, comedy and lots, lots more, A NIGHT WITH THE STARS will be a fantastic evening the whole family will love.

  • Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and its partners have hit the high notes and secured none other than the nation's favourite tenor, Alfie Boe as the headline for the FREE family Sunday entertainment at Ponty's Big Weekend.