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Des Dutfield honoured

Des Dutfield honoured
Description
The life of "formidable and tenacious" coal mining leader Des Dutfield was celebrated and remembered during a ceremony at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum.
Date:
17/10/2024

Yule never guess what's coming… it's Santa's Toy Mine at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum!

Yule never guess what's coming… it's Santa's Toy Mine at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum!
Description
The queries have been pouring in so we're delighted to announce that visitors to Rhondda Heritage Park Museum can once again enjoy a wonderful Christmas time as Santa's Toy Mine returns from 23rd November to Christmas Eve!
Date:
06/09/2024

It's a Halloween Spooktacular at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum

It's a Halloween Spooktacular at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum
Description
Halloween Spooktacular returns to A Welsh Coal Mining Experience at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum on 29th and 30th October!
Date:
03/09/2024

August's Blue Plaque Unveilings

August's Blue Plaque Unveilings
Description
Two new Blue Plaques were unveiled in Rhondda Cynon Taf this month to two very deserving nominees.
Date:
20/08/2024

New Heritage Trail is launched at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum

New Heritage Trail is launched at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum
Description
A Heritage Trail reconnecting a world-famous mining metropolis to its proud past opened in the Rhondda on Thursday 1st August.
Date:
02/08/2024

Rhondda Heritage Park Museum does it again!

Rhondda Heritage Park Museum does it again!
Description
The awards are pouring in for Rhondda Heritage Park Museum!
Date:
10/07/2024

A very special visitor at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum

A very special visitor at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum
Description
A very special visitor was welcomed at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum this week as Mr Bert Reynolds returned to the South Wales Valleys.
Date:
28/06/2024

Another award for Rhondda Heritage Park Museum

Another award for Rhondda Heritage Park Museum
Description
Rhondda Heritage Park Museum is thrilled to be the only recipient in Wales of the Confederation of Passenger Transport's Coach Friendly Award!
Date:
20/06/2024

New interactive exhibition brings history to life at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum

New interactive exhibition brings history to life at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum
Description
Over 140 mining and Welsh history artefacts are on display making this the biggest exhibition ever to be held at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum.
Date:
10/06/2024

The Classic Car Show is rolling into Rhondda Heritage Park Museum this Summer!

The Classic Car Show is rolling into Rhondda Heritage Park Museum this Summer!
Description
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 29th, 10am – 4pm.
Date:
15/05/2024

A Blue Plaque For The Only Rhondda Valleys Apprentice Cooper

A Blue Plaque For The Only Rhondda Valleys Apprentice Cooper
Description
A blue plaque was recently unveiled in Pontygwaith dedicated to the only Cooper in the Rhondda Valleys.
Date:
02/05/2024

Exhibition to mark the 40th Anniversary of the 1984-85 Miners' Strike

Exhibition to mark the 40th Anniversary of the 1984-85 Miners' Strike
Description
An exhibition of compelling photographs from before, during and after the 1984-85 Miners' Strike opens to the public at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum on Wednesday, 6 March.
Date:
29/02/2024

Blue Plaque for Ceridwen Brown

Description
A blue plaque for Ceridwen Brown (née Thomas) will be unveiled at St Elvan's Church, Aberdare on 8th March at 2pm. Members of the public are invited to attend.
Date:
16/02/2024

The Easter Bunny is hopping back to Rhondda Heritage Park Museum

The Easter Bunny is hopping back to Rhondda Heritage Park Museum
Description
It's an Easter Egg-stravaganza at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum during the Easter school holidays! Come along on Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th March for tons of Easter fun!
Date:
06/02/2024

A Blue Plaque for James Egan

A Blue Plaque for James Egan
Description
A Blue Plaque has been dedicated to James Egan, one of the survivors of the famous Battle of Rorke's Drift.
Date:
02/02/2024

Between the Lines – Conservation, Culture and Commemoration

Between the Lines – Conservation, Culture and Commemoration
Description
Do you have an interest in the history and heritage of Rhondda Cyon Taf? The Heritage Team are holding three exciting events in conjunction with Rhondda based artist BAGSY.
Date:
23/01/2024

Free Heritage Events!

Free Heritage Events!
Description
Craft of Hearts Community Craft Centre, based in the Rhondda Heritage Park Museum, is very pleased to work alongside the Heritage Team in bringing forward three Heritage based Projects which are completely free to participate in!
Date:
22/01/2024

Heritage in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Have your say!

Heritage in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Have your say!
Description
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's Heritage team are inviting residents to complete a short survey to gather your views on what heritage means to you and how you'd like to see it conserved, displayed and promoted.
Date:
02/01/2024

October's Blue Plaque Unveilings

October's Blue Plaque Unveilings
Description
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's Blue Plaque scheme celebrates the heritage of the County Borough by placing blue plaques dedicated to people who contributed to the history of the area on buildings were they worked, lived or performed.
Date:
31/10/2023

He's back… Santa returns to his toy mine at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum

He's back… Santa returns to his toy mine at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum
Description
It's time to reveal the most magical news of the year! Santa's Toy Mine returns to A Welsh Coal Mining Experience at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum from 25th November and tickets will go on sale from Tuesday 26th September.
Date:
22/09/2023