Mid Glamorgan

Travel Guide
Rhondda Valley showing a ruin and tranquil scenes
Rhondda Valley featuring street scenes as well as a small group of people
Mid Glamorgan
Mid Glamorgan
Photo by Melanie Hartshorn
Photo by Melanie Hartshorn

Where to stay in Mid Glamorgan

The Royal Mint.

Llantrisant

Visitors to Llantrisant enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, The Royal Mint Experience is worth a stop.

Llantrisant
Bwlch Mountain, Rhondda. South Wales.

Tonypandy

While Tonypandy might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Falconry UK and Rhondda Valley.

Tonypandy
The Taff from the footbridge, Trefforest
Photo by John Lord (CC BY-SA)

Treforest

Treforest is well-liked for its bars. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Pontypridd area, you might plan a trip to The Royal Mint Experience or Caerphilly Castle.

Treforest
Lane junction Lane junction in Llantrisant Forest. The road is wet with running water coming of the hills after heavy rain.
Photo by Alan Burke (CC BY-SA)

Llanharan

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Llanharan and surrounding area, you can visit The Royal Mint Experience and Falconry UK.

Llanharan
Upstream along the Ely, Pontyclun
Photo by Jaggery (CC BY-SA)

Talbot Green

Talbot Green is well-liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like The Royal Mint Experience and Dyffryn Gardens and Arboretum.

Talbot Green
Nice to see the sun at last in #wales

Tonyrefail

Tonyrefail might not have many top sights, but Falconry UK and The Royal Mint Experience are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Tonyrefail
Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa
Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa
5 out of 5
Lanelay Lane, Talbot Green, Pontyclun, Wales
The price is P7,333 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
P7,333
P8,799 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22
Stay at this 5-star luxury B&B in Pontyclun. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (602 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and spa with excellent service from all staff. Surpassed my expectations. The outdoor vitality pool was fantastic, worthy the extra cost, and the indoor pool was beautiful. I especially appreciated the ability to order drinks and have them delivered poolside, a really superb addition. ..."

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2025

Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa
Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
4 out of 5
Trehafod, Pontypridd, Wales
The price is P3,814 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
P3,814
P4,577 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Pontypridd. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.8/10 Good! (668 reviews)
"Staff were all lovely"

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2024

Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Days Inn by Wyndham Bridgend Cardiff M4
Days Inn by Wyndham Bridgend Cardiff M4
2.5 out of 5
M4 J36 Motorway, Bridgend, Wales
The price is P2,018 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
P2,018
P2,422 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Stay at this hotel in Bridgend. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (700 reviews)
Excellent staff
"The service was excellent. Pricing more than fair! Booked a last minute night away for my daughter and I for NYE as thought it might be nice just to be out of the house. So glad we did and the hotel was ideal for this."

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Bridgend Cardiff M4
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James Place @ Dowlais
James Place @ Dowlais
3 out of 5
84 High Street, Caeharris, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Merthyr Tydfil. Enjoy free parking, a computer station, and an outdoor tennis court. Popular attractions Brecon Mountain Railway ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (82 reviews)
"Easy stay, good, clean and well managed. Comms were excellent and highly detailed making pre/stay/exit very easy. Location very close in driving distances to the mountains and the local amenities in Merthyr. All highly recommended."

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2025

James Place @ Dowlais
Gorgeous, Comfortable Apartment on the High Street
Gorgeous, Comfortable Apartment on the High Street
3 out of 5
Merthyr Tydfil
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Merthyr Tydfil. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Ynysfach Engine House and Joseph Parry's Ironworker's Cottage are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5 reviews)
Short stay in Merthyr Tudful
"The studio flat was excellent with a well equipped kitchen and it was all very clean. The "host" Kathryn was excellent at communicating with me - I had a couple of queries and she was VERY responsive and helpful."

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2024

Gorgeous, Comfortable Apartment on the High Street
Wyndham House for 6 for Brecons and Bike Park Wales
Wyndham House for 6 for Brecons and Bike Park Wales
3 out of 5
50 Wyndham St, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Merthyr Tydfil. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions BikePark Wales and Llancaiach Fawr Manor are ...
8/10 Very Good! (3 reviews)
"Accès facile, proche d'une supérette Propreté douteuse"

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2019

Wyndham House for 6 for Brecons and Bike Park Wales
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Popular places to visit

Rhondda Valley featuring street scenes as well as a small group of people

Rhondda Valley

From countryside rambles to visiting a former coal mine and touring a whisky distillery, this beautiful part of southern Wales has much to offer.

Rhondda Valley
The Royal Mint Experience

The Royal Mint Experience

You can browse the exhibits at The Royal Mint Experience, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Pontyclun. Check out the shops and lively bars in this culturally rich area.

The Royal Mint Experience
Brecon Mountain Railway

Brecon Mountain Railway

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Brecon Mountain Railway during your travels in Pant. Discover the mountain views and countryside in this relaxing area.

Brecon Mountain Railway
Newcastle Castle

Newcastle Castle

After visiting Newcastle Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Coity Higher. Discover the area's spas and seek out its golf courses.

Newcastle Castle

BikePark Wales

You can take time to visit BikePark Wales during your travels to Troed-y-rhiw. Discover the countryside in this relaxing area, or seek out the golf courses.

BikePark Wales

Royal Porthcawl Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Porthcawl at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club. Wander the seaside and beaches while you're in the area.

Royal Porthcawl Golf Club
Cardiff showing street scenes, a city and night scenes

Cardiff

Photo by Dean Melbourne

Port Talbot

Neath featuring a ruin, a park and heritage elements

Neath

Photo by Stephen Keen

Porthcawl