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Latest News from A Welsh Coal Mining Experience
Rail disaster relic makes its way to Rhondda Heritage Park Museum
Description
A relic from the 1911 Hopkinstown Rail disaster has made its way from Doncaster to A Welsh Coal Mining Experience at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum and is now on public display.
Date:
02/07/2025
Gear up for a wheely good time at the Classic Car Show 2025!
Description
Rev your engines as the Classic Car Show returns to Rhondda Heritage Park Museum on 28th June.
Date:
27/05/2025
Have an Easter Egg-stravaganza adventure at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum!
Description
Spring has sprung which can only mean one thing at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum – the Easter Bunny is on their way!
Date:
13/03/2025
Celebrating and Protecting our Heritage
Description
Rhondda Cynon Taf is recognised as one of the World's most significant culturally and historically significant areas of industrial and social heritage.
Date:
11/03/2025
Celebrating National Museums Week at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum
Description
Staff at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum were thrilled to welcome Jack Sargeant MS, Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership during National Museums Week in October.
Date:
06/11/2024
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!
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
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
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
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!
Description
The awards are pouring in for Rhondda Heritage Park Museum!
Date:
10/07/2024
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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Heritage in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Have your say!
October's Blue Plaque Unveilings
He's back… Santa returns to his toy mine at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum
Pumpkin picking and spooky fun at A Welsh Coal Mining Experience, Rhondda Heritage Park Museum
Altered Images. The Story of Italian Migration to the South Wales Valleys
Safeguarding our monuments for future generations
Enjoy a Summer of Fun at A Welsh Coal Mining Experience, Rhondda Heritage Park Museum
Summer Fun at A Welsh Coal Mining Experience
Something BIG is coming to A Welsh Coal Mining Experience….
Classic Car Show
2023 at A Welsh Coal Mining Experience
It's a cracking time of year at A Welsh Coal Mining Experience
A Welsh Coal Mining Experience: 2023 Events
Santa's Toy Mine
Halloween Spooktacular
Stunning Aberfan art piece to stay permanently at A Welsh Coal Mining Experience
We'd love to hear from you - have your say in our survey
Coach Week Steers in RCT
Easter Egg-stravaganza returns to A Welsh Coal Mining Experience
Santa's Toy Mine 2021 - tickets on sale
Renowned artist's poignant memorial of Aberfan at AWCME
Announcement - A Welsh Coal Mining Experience at Rhondda Heritage Park
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