Car Boot Sales
Car Boot Sale spaces until August are now on sale! Dates for future sales are:
12th July, 9th & 23rd August. Spaces cost £10.
Tickets are on sale here
Classic Car Show
28th June
Vintage cars, bikes and more at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum!
One for all the vintage car enthusiasts as this annual event once more fills the courtyard at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum on 28th June. Book your car in using the form here
The event offers a fantastic time for all the family, with the chance to see pristine classic cars and meet their enthusiastic and knowledgeable owners. It all takes place on Saturday, June 28th, 10am – 4pm.The event is, as always, held in association with Glamorgan Classic Car Club. Entry is £5.50 per adult, £4.50 per child with free entry for children aged 5 and under.
Tickets for the Classic Car Show are available here. Tickets will also be available on the day.
Archaeology and Wellbeing
23rd Juy
10am - 3pm
Join us at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum on Wednesday 23rd July 2025 to learn about archaeology and wellbeing. We will have our VR headsets for you to try, learn about what food people used to grow and plant something up to take home with you. You’ll also get to find out how crafting is good for your wellbeing and how it goes hand in hand with archaeology. Sessions are £3 for children (adults are free) and the time slots are 10:00-12:00 or 13:00-15:00. We look forward to seeing you there!
Tickets are on sale here
Dr Richard Griffiths Tramroad Trail Walk
25th July
11am
Join a member of our heritage team who will take you on a guided tramroad walk from Rhondda Heritage Park Museum to Barry Sidings Countryside Park. During the walk you’ll find out information about fossils, why some of the streams in this area are red, view the entrance to an old drift mine and see how the valley has changed over time. This event is free and suitable for all ages. Please wear suitable clothing and ensure you have a drink with you. The walk will start from Rhondda Heritage Park Museum at 11am on Friday 25th July.
Free event. Weather Dependent.
Maerdy and Lluest Wen Reservoir Walk
August 1
11am
Join a member of the heritage team and take in the historical sites surrounding the Maerdy and Lleust-wen reservoir. During this 9km walk you will view the ruins of a medieval castle, walk past the Castell Nos filter house and take in some incredible views from the reservoir. Although the route is flat and well maintained, it is a long walk. Please make sure you wear appropriate clothing and bring water with you. For this free event we will meet at the Maerdy Gateway memorial (CF43 4BE) at 11am on Friday 1st August (weather dependent). We look forward to seeing you there!
Free event.
Halloween Spooktacular
29th - 30th October
Join us for a Halloween hunt, pumpkin pickin’ and so much more at this much loved annual event.
Santa’s Toy Mine
22nd November - Christmas Eve
Santa arrives at the end of November for this month long, sparkly Christmas treat! Follow his toy miners underground on the hunt for the most magical grotto!
All the details for these events will be revealed on this page and on our facebook page throughout the year. We can’t wait to welcome you all in 2025!
For a full list of all events taking place here, and around the County Borough, visit www.rctcbc.gov.uk/whatson