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Pumpkin picking and spooky fun at A Welsh Coal Mining Experience, Rhondda Heritage Park Museum

Pumpkin picking and spooky fun at A Welsh Coal Mining Experience, Rhondda Heritage Park Museum
Description
Halloween Spooktacular returns to A Welsh Coal Mining Experience at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum on 30th and 31st October, and this year the event has even more to offer.
Date:
14/09/2023

Altered Images. The Story of Italian Migration to the South Wales Valleys

Altered Images. The Story of Italian Migration to the South Wales Valleys
Description
In partnership with the University of South Wales, the Altered Images project recently worked with a talented student film crew, 4KMFS, to produce a film to showcase the history of Italian migration in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Date:
31/08/2023

Safeguarding our monuments for future generations

Safeguarding our monuments for future generations
Description
We're inviting volunteers to help research names listed on our war memorials with the aim of gathering as much information as possible on the lives of those who fought and paid the ultimate sacrifice in the pursuit of freedom.
Date:
30/08/2023

Enjoy a Summer of Fun at A Welsh Coal Mining Experience, Rhondda Heritage Park Museum

Enjoy a Summer of Fun at A Welsh Coal Mining Experience, Rhondda Heritage Park Museum
Description
The long summer holidays are here and if you're thinking of having a family adventure - look no further! There's lots going on at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum to keep the kids entertained throughout the Summer.
Date:
31/07/2023

Summer Fun at A Welsh Coal Mining Experience

Description
There's lots going this Summer at A Welsh Coal Mining Experience! Following on from our popular Archaeology club for kids, for one day only, we're bringing a Festival of Archaeology to the venue!
Date:
31/05/2023

Something BIG is coming to A Welsh Coal Mining Experience….

Something BIG is coming to A Welsh Coal Mining Experience….
Description
For years there have been rumours of dinosaurs still living deep underground and now we need your help to find them!
Date:
19/05/2023

Classic Car Show

Classic Car Show
Description
The Classic Car Show is again making a pit stop at A Welsh Coal Mining Experience, Rhondda Heritage Park Museum this Summer!
Date:
03/05/2023

2023 at A Welsh Coal Mining Experience

2023 at A Welsh Coal Mining Experience
Description
Whether you're a regular visitor or thinking about visiting us for the first time, this handy guide might come in useful and answer any questions you may have - so please keep reading!
Date:
02/05/2023

It's a cracking time of year at A Welsh Coal Mining Experience

It's a cracking time of year at A Welsh Coal Mining Experience
Description
The ever-popular Easter Egg-stravaganza event is back!
Date:
09/03/2023

A Welsh Coal Mining Experience: 2023 Events

A Welsh Coal Mining Experience: 2023 Events
Description
We are delighted to confirm our ever-popular annual events will return in 2023!
Date:
13/02/2023

Santa's Toy Mine

Santa's Toy Mine
Description
More than 90 per cent of all available tickets for Santa's Toy Mine have been sold! Don't miss out – book your tickets today.
Date:
10/11/2022

Halloween Spooktacular

Halloween Spooktacular
Description
Things might be going "bump" in the mine next month, as the sensational Halloween Spooktacular returns to A Welsh Coal Mining Experience at Rhondda Heritage Park.
Date:
20/10/2022

Stunning Aberfan art piece to stay permanently at A Welsh Coal Mining Experience

Stunning Aberfan art piece to stay permanently at A Welsh Coal Mining Experience
Description
The stunning Aberfan memorial created by renowned local artist Nathan Wyburn will become a permanent feature at A Welsh Coal Mining Experience at Rhondda Heritage Park, it has been confirmed.
Date:
26/08/2022

We'd love to hear from you - have your say in our survey

We'd love to hear from you - have your say in our survey
Description
We'd love to hear from you – take our quick survey!
Date:
15/07/2022

Coach Week Steers in RCT

Coach Week Steers in RCT
Description
Visit Rhondda Cynon Taf in South Wales has welcomed representatives from National Coach Week 2022, thanks to its position as a prime group coach and bus travel destination.
Date:
20/04/2022

Easter Egg-stravaganza returns to A Welsh Coal Mining Experience

Easter Egg-stravaganza returns to A Welsh Coal Mining Experience
Description
The ever-popular Easter Egg-stravaganza returns on Good Friday, 15th April & Saturday 16th April with a traditional Easter Egg hunt PLUS a brand-new Underground Bunny Adventure.
Date:
23/03/2022

Santa's Toy Mine 2021 - tickets on sale

Description
The most wonderful time of the year begins as we can now announce tickets for Santa's Toy Mine at A Welsh Coal Mining Experience, Rhondda Heritage Park, are now on sale!
Date:
19/10/2021

Renowned artist's poignant memorial of Aberfan at AWCME

Renowned artist's poignant memorial of Aberfan at AWCME
Description
A poignant memorial to the victims of the Aberfan mining disaster by acclaimed artist Nathan Wyburn has been installed at A Welsh Coal Mining Experience at Rhondda Heritage Park.
Date:
28/07/2021

Announcement - A Welsh Coal Mining Experience at Rhondda Heritage Park

Announcement - A Welsh Coal Mining Experience at Rhondda Heritage Park
Description
In line with Welsh Government regulations, the Council can confirm that the award-winning A Welsh Coal Mining Experience at Rhondda Heritage Park will open its doors to visitors for the first time in 2021 on Tuesday, May 18
Date:
14/05/2021