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CaerphillyVisitor Guidet 2020

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Unearthing a sleeping giant ...... 3 Shwmae a Chroeso i Gaerffili Experience our legendary past ...... 5 “Hello and welcome to ” A land of myths & legends ...... 7 Discover Caerphilly on foot ...... 9 Calling all adventure seekers ...... 11 Thank you for choosing the county Have a passion for the outdoors? .... 13 borough of Caerphilly as a destination Map ...... 15 to visit. Whether it’s for a day, a short Keeping it local ...... 16 break or longer, there’s a lot waiting Dining out ...... 17 to be discovered. From uncovering Let us entertain you ...... 19 our rich historical past to lapping up beautiful scenery and wildlife. Forest Lodges ...... 21 Where to stay ...... 23 This guide is packed with lots of useful information on the area along The county with inspiration on places to visit borough of Brecon The county borough and a taste of our renowned Valleys of Caerphill y welcome. Caerphilly is Brecon Beacons National Park We hope you find this guide useful located in the heart Monmouth and that you’ll come to love the of Southern M4 Merthyr Tydfil borough as much as we do…in the and straddles the Chepstow words of Tommy Cooper “Just like ancient county Swansea that!” Newport boundaries of M4 If you need any help while planning Bridgend M4 CARDIFF BRISTOL your visit or once you are here, take a Barry and . look at www.visitcaerphilly.com for information on the area. From finding a place to rest your head to selecting a special place to dine, it’s all on the With such close proximity to Cardiff, website. Newport and the Brecon Beacons, the county borough of Caerphilly is an ideal base for visitors looking to See you Soon! explore the Valleys and beyond. There are excellent transport links throughout the borough, with Cardiff just 15 minutes from Caerphilly town by train and 8 miles by car or bus. Visitors have the choice of city shopping and entertainment or the more laid back atmosphere of the county borough of Caerphilly. 01 The County Borough of Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2020 02 Pisa's got nothing on us Though the focus of many Welsh attacks, Caerphilly Castle has remained a formidable fortress and perhaps one of the greatest strongholds of all-time. Even Unearthing a the efforts of Oliver Cromwell’s roundheads failed to break the castle’s boundaries, though they did leave a rather remarkable scar – the famous leaning tower, which has leaned 3m out of the sleeping giant perpendicular since 1648. o Caerphilly 11 o Pisa 3.97

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Statue of the 4th Marquess of Bute ‘holding up’ Caerphilly Castle is Wales’ largest and Britain’s the leaning tower, alluding to his restoration work. second largest castle behind Windsor. This medieval fortress was built mainly between 1268 and 1271 by Gilbert de Clare. Known as Gilbert ‘The Red’ because of his red hair, denoting his Norman heritage, he built the castle to take control of Glamorgan and to prevent the Welsh Prince Llewellyn ap Gruffudd from achieving his southward ambitions. The design of the castle is based on a concentric ring of walls, something not seen in Britain before. It also has an extensive ring of water defences and huge gatehouses. This mammoth stronghold remains a striking testament to the Anglo-Norman domination of the area. Lights, camera, action! Caerphilly Castle and its impressive fortress have provided the perfect backdrop to popular BBC series ‘Doctor Who’ and Caerphilly Castle ‘Merlin’, whilst our towns and Location: Caerphilly B6 Postcode: CF83 1JD villages have featured in Sky 1’s Tel: 029 2088 3143 ‘Stella’, Welsh drama series ‘The Web: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk Baker Boys’ and ‘BBC’s Casualty’.

03 The County Borough of Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2020 04 Discover local heritage Heritage Sites:

Unearth the hidden history of Caerphilly County Ruperra Castle D6 Borough at the Winding House Museum, featuring a Preservation Trust Experience our legendary past Location: Lower changing programme of fascinating exhibitions on the Web: www.ruperratrust.co.uk local area’s history, heritage and culture. Research your www.ruperra.org.uk family’s past, discover the Victorian winding engine, eat, drink and purchase memorabilia in the museums gift Butetown Heritage Trail A1 Location: Butetown, shop! Open Tuesday to Saturday. Postcode: NP22 5QH/5QJ Web: www.butetownhistory.info

Finding your roots Groeswen Chapel B6 Location: Caerphilly Fuelled by the influence of the popular TV series Who‘ Postcode: CF15 7UT Tel: 029 2088 2245 Do You Think You Are’ and the rising social trend of Web: www.visitcaerphilly.com tracing your genealogy, visitors are increasingly looking to pursue their family history. There is a wealth of National Mining A5 information and resources available to help. For more Memorial & Garden Location: Commercial Street, information visit www.caerphilly.gov.uk/chronicle Postcode: CF83 4GY Tel: 029 2083 0445 Remembering the fallen Web: www.abervalleyheritage.co.uk Commemorating the fallen of the 152 mining disasters Museums & Art: across Wales, the National Mining Memorial was unveiled on the centenary of the Universal Colliery Winding House Location: New B2 Disaster in Senghenydd on the 14th October 2013. Postcode: NP24 6EG The memorial incorporates a bronze statue, wall of Tel: 01443 822666 remembrance & path of memory within the memorial Web: www.windinghouse.co.uk Llancaiach Fawr Manor Location: Nr. Nelson A4 garden, dedicating a ceramic tile to each disaster. A5 Postcode: CF46 6ER Heritage Museum Tel: 01443 412248 Location: Senghenydd, Caerphilly Web: www.llancaiachfawr.co.uk Postcode: CF83 4HA Tel: 029 2083 0445 Web: www.abervalleyheritage.co.uk

Y Galeri Caerffili C6 Location: Ground floor, The Visitor Centre – Caerphilly Set in 1645, the servants of Llancaiach Fawr Manor will be pleased Postcode: CF83 1JL Tel: 029 2132 2570 to show you around their master’s fine house, provided you are of Web: www.ygalericaerffili.co.uk good repute of course! Canals: If you are lucky, you might meet the master of the house Edward Prichard, or Monmouthshire & E6 perhaps catch a glimpse of the mistress Mary Prichard, though she is a rather Brecon Canal (Crumlin Arm) ‘sickly’ soul and does not like to brave the air of the valleys. With the Manor Location: known for being haunted, you never know who you might meet when visiting this Postcode: NP11 6GY www.visitcaerphilly.com 17th century manor house! Enjoy day tours, ghost tours and events throughout Web: the year at this splendid Manor House. Senghenydd National Mining Memorial 05 The County Borough of Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2020 06 Famous Faces Famous faces to come out of the county borough of Caerphilly include A land of myths the legendary Tommy Cooper, musicians The Manic Street Preachers, Falklands hero Simon Weston, Beauty and the Beast’s & legends A legend of love ‘Gaston’ actor Luke Evans who was raised in , presenter It is said that the restless spirit of Matt Johnson, sporting stars The Iron Age hill fort of was Princess Alice of Angouleme, wife Aaron Ramsey, Nathan Cleverly and once at the heart of the territory of the of Gilbert de Clare roams Caerphilly Joe Calzaghe… to name but a few! Luke Evans Silurian Celts, the dominant Celtic tribe Castle in search of her lost love. of this area. Legend has it, the princess, growing Constructed between 500 and 150 BC, tired of her husband’s cold and the site was chosen due to its excellent angry ways; fell in love with amorous view of the surrounding area and the Welsh Prince Gruffudd of Brithdir, Bristol Channel where any approaching only to seal their unfortunate fate. threat could easily be seen. The Princess perished of a broken heart after deranged Gilbert ordered the execution of her lover when the Twmbarlwm affair was exposed. Now on a moonlit D5 Location: Cwmcarn night, you may see the Princess, Postcode: NP11 7FA (Cwmcarn Forest Visitor Centre) known as ‘The Green Lady’ searching Tel: 01495 272001 Tommy Cooper for her lover, wearing green as a Famous comedian and magician Web: www.cwmcarnforest.co.uk symbol of her husband’s envy. Tommy Cooper was born in Llwyn Onn Street, Caerphilly on the 19th March 1921. Roman Fort Location: Gelligaer B4 His ‘larger than life’ personality and Postcode: CF82 8BB unique ability to entertain, makes Tel: 01443 822863 Tommy one of Caerphilly’s most Web: www.caerphilly.gov.uk/romanfort/ famous and much loved sons. To commemorate his life, a 9 ft bronze Almost 2000 years after the Romans statue was commissioned by the and Silures battled across these hills, Tommy Cooper Society and stands Gelligaer is again telling the story of the proudly opposite Caerphilly Castle. Romans in the Valleys of South Wales. Why not come and visit this village, For more information visit which has a history that stretches back www.visitcaerphilly.com to prehistory, and a heritage waiting for you to explore. Artist impression of Gelligaer Roman Fort

The County Borough of Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2020 Stephen Davies Photography 07 Mark Walters – Skywest Surveys www.stephendavies.me.uk 08 The county borough has experienced dramatic changes over the past two hundred years transforming it into mile upon mile of beautiful rolling countryside with meadows, rivers, farmland, woods, commons, ponds and much more. If you’re looking for the perfect picnic spot or somewhere to kick a ball, dappled woods to wander through, or riverbanks Ffili fact... to ramble down, or safe paths to cycle along then look no Parc Penallta is home to one of the further than one of the five country parks in Caerphilly county UK’s largest earth figurative sculptures borough. Enjoy a stroll around the serene lake at Cwmcarn ‘Sultan the Pit Pony’. Forest or climb Twmbarlwm if you’re feeling more energetic!

Sirhowy Country Park Parks: Walking Tours, Environmental Centres Cwmcarn Forest Location: Nr D5 & Health: Postcode: NP11 7FA Tel: 01495 272001 Aberbargoed Grasslands Web: www.cwmcarnforest.co.uk National Nature Reserve C3 Education Centre Parc Cwm Darran Location: Aberbargoed Location: Nr. B3 Postcode: NP12 0BE Postcode: CF81 9NR Tel: 01443 834317 Tel: 01443 875557 Web: greenspacescaerphilly.co.uk Get walking! Web: greenspacescaerphilly.co.uk Caerphilly Nordic Walks With an estimated 5000 hectares of open access land Parc Penallta Location: Blackwood C4 Location: B4 Postcode: NP12 1HZ available for walkers, exploring the countryside couldn’t Postcode: CF82 7GN Tel: 07906 365 280 be easier. To help you discover the rich natural heritage Tel: 01443 816853 Web: www.nordic-walking.wales Web: greenspacescaerphilly.co.uk in the county borough there are several established Pen Y Fan Pond walk guides available to download at: Location: Nr. Oakdale D3 Farms: . Postcode: NP11 4EG greenspacescaerphilly.co.uk/en/activities/walking/trails Tel: 01495 270991 Farm Park Whether it’s healthy short walks, intermediate 5-8 mile Web: greenspacescaerphilly.co.uk Location: St Mellons C7 Discover Caerphilly on foot Postcode: CF3 6XL walks or more strenuous 20+ mile walks, we have a Bargoed Woodland Park Tel: 01633 680312 great selection available. Location: Bargoed B3 Web: www.cefnmablyfarmpark.com Postcode: CF81 9FX Tel: 01443 875557 The Meadows Web: greenspacescaerphilly.co.uk – Farm Village Retreat B6 Detailed information on Location: Caerphilly walking routes and country Valley Country Park Postcode: CF15 7UN Location: Nr. Crosskeys Tel: 029 2086 4780 parks can be found at Postcode: NP11 7JD D5 077 0348 9466 Tel: 01495 270991 Web: facebook.com/playworks greenspacescaerphilly.co.uk Web: greenspacescaerphilly.co.uk Parc Bryn Bach Location: Tredegar B1 Postcode: NP22 3AY Tel: 01495 355920 Web: www.parcbrynbach.co.uk Did you know? Riverside Park of the county borough is Location: C6 Postcode: CF83 8DR ¾ countryside – Discover it! Tel: 01443 816853 Web: greenspacescaerphilly.co.uk

09 The County Borough of Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2020 Cwmcarn Forest 10 Cycling: A magnet for mountain bikers Cwmcarn Forest Cwmcarn Forest is the perfect destination for Mountain Bike Trails D5 adrenaline junkies looking for some downhill Location: Nr. Crosskeys thrills and a sense of adventure. Demanding Postcode: NP11 7FA Tel: 01495 272001 concentration, sweeping along open ground, Calling all Web: www.cwmcarnforest.co.uk hugging the sides of steep slopes and delivering www.cognation.co.uk dramatic views. The Twrch, Y Mynydd and Cafall trails are some adventure seekers of the most exciting trails in Wales. Cwmdown MTB Feel the pump F Uplift Service D5 Location: Cwmcarn Cwmcarn Forest offers riders of all ages the Postcode: NP11 7FA chance to hone their skills on the new pump track, Tel: 07887 693108 offering a smooth transition to tackling cross- (10-6 Wed-Sun) Web: www.cwmdown.co.uk country trails and adrenaline fuelled downhill trails. Cwmcarn Forest offers Ps Cycles, Cycle hire, Change the pace mountain bikers the bike demos & sales D5 Location: Cwmcarn Forest With over 50 miles of local and national cycleways very best in adrenaline Postcode: NP11 7FA throughout the county borough, there’s a route to 01495 272279 filled rides. With superb Tel: suit every ability. From embarking on a manmade Web: www.pscycles.co.uk trails of the very highest trail, discovering the natural paths forged through Sustrans the countryside utilising bridleways, restricted quality that are not for Web: www.sustrans.org.uk the faint hearted. byways and forest roads to challenging descents Van Road Trails over Caerphilly mountain, the borough’s cycling is Location: Caerphilly C6 “legendary” according to Bradley Wiggins… Van Road Trails is a Dirt Jump Postcode: CF83 3EE Web: www.facebook.com/ we certainly can’t argue with that! and trails venue located on Van groups/vanrdtrails Road just outside Caerphilly. Route 47 of The Celtic Trail offers a ‘Three Parks The trails are perfect if you Mountain View Bike Park Trail’ which is ideal for families with a stop off in Location: Caerphilly Nelson village for refreshments. want to start learning dirt Mountain B7 jumping or are an experienced Postcode: CF83 1NG rider looking to hit some well Web: mountainviewbikepark.co.uk groomed all weather jumps.

Mountain Biking at Cwmcarn Forest

Did you know? Sir Bradley Wiggins won the Caerphilly stage of the Tour of Britain in 2013 11 The County Borough of Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2020 12 Gain a sense Golf Courses: of adventure Bargoed Golf Club Castell Heights Postcode: CF81 9GF B3 Postcode: CF83 1NG B7 Tel: 01443 830143 Tel: 029 2088 6666 Located in the heart of Web: www.bargoedgolfclub.co.uk Web: www.castellheightsgolf.co.uk Have a Passion for the Welsh Valleys, Blackwood Golf Club Ridgeway Golf Club Rock UK Summit Postcode: NP12 1BR C4 Postcode: CF83 1LY C7 Centre is ideal for Tel: 01495 222121 / 07817 795285 Tel: 029 2088 6794 Web: www.blackwoodgc.co.uk Web: www.ridgewaygolf.org visitors looking for the Outdoors? Bryn Meadows Golf, Tredegar & Rhymney an adrenaline fuelled Hotel & Spa C5 Golf Club B1 adventure. Postcode: CF82 7SN (For Sat Nav Postcode: NP22 5HA Users please use NP12 2RB) Tel: 01685 840743 Hosting the ultimate Tel: 01495 225590 Web: www.facebook.com/tandrgc indoor and outdoor Web: www.brynmeadows.co.uk/golf-wales Virginia Park Golf Club activities, you can Caerphilly Golf Club & Driving Centre B6 experience the thrill Postcode: CF83 1HJ C7 Postcode: CF83 3SW Tel: 029 2086 3441 Tel: 029 2086 3919 of the climbing walls, Web: www.caerphillygolfclub.com Web: www.virginiaparkgolfclub.co.uk discover the man-made caving system and aerial adventure or take part Activities: in over 20 instructed South Wales 2000 D4 Mountain View Ranch B7 activities. Shooting Ground Location: Caerphilly Location: Nr. Newbridge Postcode: CF83 1NG Postcode: NP12 2BG Tel: 029 2088 6666 Tee time in Tel: 01495 201182 Web: www.mountainviewranch.co.uk Rockwood Riding Centre Web: www.clayshooting2000.co.uk the valleys Taff Valley Quad Bike Sunnybank Equestrian & Activity Centre/Wales A6 You can’t beat teeing Centre C6 Activity Breaks off in the early morning Location: Location: Pontypridd Postcode: CF83 3DT Postcode: CF37 5BJ at the mature tree- Tel: 07767 374079 Tel: 029 2083 1658 lined fairways of Bryn Web: www.sunnybankec.com Web: www.adventurewales.co.uk www.walesactivitybreaks.co.uk Meadows championship Ynys Hywel Activity 18 hole course, with & Nature Centre C5 Prancers Horse Riding panoramic views over Location: Location: , C4 Postcode: NP11 7JD Nr Oakdale the golf course and Tel: 01495 200326 Postcode: NP11 3AZ across the surrounding Web: www.ynyshywel.co.uk Tel: 07790 262909 Sirhowy Valley. Web: www.prancershorseriding.com Rockwood Riding Centre Taff Valley Quad Bike & Activity Centre Rock UK No two holes are the Location: Caerphilly B7 Sirhowy Valley Honeybee same and with perfect Postcode: CF83 1NF Location: Wyllie C5 NP12 2HN peace and tranquillity, Tel: 029 2086 6281 Postcode: Explore on horseback Web: www.visitcaerphilly.com Tel: 07507 108563 you’ll only occasionally Web: www.sirhowyvalleyhoney.wales Horse riders can use the many miles of bridleways and restricted byways in the be disturbed by shouts Rock UK Summit Centre Location: Treharris A4 Matt Jones Ceramics county borough. Natural Resources Wales, who manage large areas of forest in of ‘fore’ from wayward Postcode: CF46 6RD – Pottery Master Class C4 the county borough, allow horse riders to use many routes and riders are able tee shots (leave your Tel: 01443 710090 Location: Blackwood to use forests in , and Rudry areas. driver in your boot). Web: www.rockuk.org/summit Postcode: NP12 2BH Tel: 07811 596672 Web: www.matthewjonesceramics.com

13 The County Borough of Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2020 14 A B C D E The county borough of Caerphilly is bursting with local food & drink producers and we are proud to promote these independent A465 Did you know? businesses. You can also meet many of our 1 Traditional Caerphilly A469 Keeping producers at our local markets and food festivals Cheese can be purchased throughout the year. To find out more about local from Coffi Vista in Caerphilly. food & drink producers in the county borough The crumbly cheese is made visit www.visitcaerphilly.com using a traditional recipe from years gone by; with a it local 2 creamy taste that cheese Hallets Cider lovers say is delicious. Location: Crumlin D4 Postcode: NP11 5AY Tel: 01495 244691 / 07802 219384 Web: www.halletsrealcider.co.uk A4048 Eccentric Gin Distillery Hallets Cider Eccentric Gin Plant2Plate Location: Tyn y Cae Cottage, A7 Traditional Welsh Cider Home of Welsh Craft Gin Buffets Fit For a King Ely A469 Using traditional methods A small batch artisan An established caterer in Postcode: CF5 6NE 3 A467 of cider making, distillery based in Caerphilly, specialising in Tel: 029 2039 7554 / 07814 166983 with freshly grown cider Caerphilly that produce additive-free meals using Web: www.eccentricgin.co.uk apples from their very smooth gins that are crisp local produce, they’ve own orchard in Crumlin. and clean on the palate. even catered for royalty! Plant2Plate Location: Caerphilly B6 A472 Postcode: CF83 1JR Tel: 01633 441272 A4048 Web: www.plant2plate.co.uk

Basil & Rusty’s Ice Cream 4 Treharris Parlour D6 A472 Location: Machen Postcode: CF83 8JE Tel: 07947 210387 Web: facebook.com/basilandrusty A467 Basil & Rusty’s Noels Family Butchers Williams Brothers Cider A472 Ice Cream Parlour Cwmcarn A Butchers to Beat Multi Award Winning Noels Family Butchers A4048 Champion of Champions The experienced family Cider & Perry Location: Ystrad Mynach B5 winners at the National Ice butchers based in A small, family run Postcode: CF82 7AD Wyllie Cream Awards an incredible Ystrad Mynach has been business producing high Tel: 01443 814017 5 three times! established for over quality, traditional Welsh Web: www.facebook.com/noelsystrad Their homemade traditional 20 years, offering high Cider & Perry, all handmade Senghenydd ice cream is made on the quality meat, meat packs in their dedicated cider Williams Brothers Cider Location: Bedwas A469 family farm in Machen. and a free delivery service! house facility in Bedwas. C6 Postcode: CF83 8GF The Best Ice Cream in Tel: 07970 509889 / 07740 699060 the World” – Trip Advisor Web: www.williamsbrotherscider.com

Sirhowy Valley Honeybee A467 Co. Ltd C5 6 A468 Location: Wyllie A468 NP12 2HN A468 Postcode: Tel: 07507 108563 Web: www.sirhowyvalleyhoney.wales

28 Old Brenin Distillery Location: Caerphilly C6 Sirhowy Valley Old Brenin Distillery Taffys Treats Fudge Postcode: CF83 3ED Honeybee Company A Moment to Traditional Welsh Fudge Tel: 07575 544254 / 07472 614541 A469 Pure Local Honey Sip and Savour Traditional homemade Web: www.oldbrenindistillery.co.uk 7 M4 World renowned and A family run distillery fudge available in an Taffys Treats Fudge 32 array of different flavours, M4 uniquely flavoured honey based in Caerphilly, Location: B5 with 100% of all products specialising in including Welsh Cake and Postcode: CF83 3PT produced from their triple-distilled luxury Bara Brith flavour. Tel: 07866 321719 very own beehives in Gins and Vodkas. Web: www.facebook.com/ Caerphilly borough. taffystreatsfudge 15 The County Borough of Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2020 16 Dining out: Dining out continued...

Bistro 8 Fork & Tune Restaurant The Winding House Location: Blackwood C4 Location: Cwmcarn D5 Location: B2 Postcode: NP12 0PN Postcode: NP11 7ND Postcode: NP24 6EG Tel: 01495 224200 Tel: 01495 270239 Tel: 01443 822666 Web: www.bistro-8.com Dining out Web: www.facebook.com/forkandtune Web: www.windinghouse.co.uk Basil & Rusty’s Ice Cream Gellihaf House The Wingfield Hotel & Sports Bar Machen Location: D6 The county borough of Caerphilly has a Location: Blackwood B4 Location: Llanbradach Postcode: CF83 8JE Postcode: NP12 2QE Postcode: CF83 3NT B5 Tel: 07947 210387 varied selection of pubs, restaurants and Tel: 01443 831518 Tel: 029 2088 9199 Web: www.facebook.com/ cafes offering everything from light bites to 07905 852266 Web: www.wingfieldhotel.co.uk basilandrustys Web: www.gellihafhouse.co.uk delicious Welsh dishes. Here’s a selection The White Cross Inn Bedlinog Inn of eateries to whet your appetite... Llancaiach Fawr Manor Location: Groeswen B6 Location: Treharris A4 Location: Nelson A4 Postcode: CF15 7UT Postcode: CF46 6TG Postcode: CF46 6ER Tel: 07971 877073 Tel: 01443 710996 Tel: 01443 412248 Web: www.visitcaerphilly.com Web: www.bedlinog-inn.co.uk Web: www.llancaiachfawr.co.uk Tonys Café – Bar – Pizzeria Brewer’s Lodge Casa Mia Restaurant & Cocktail Bar Llechwen Hall Location: Crosskeys D5 Location: Blackwood C4 Location: Llanfabon A5 Postcode: NP11 7BT Postcode: NP12 1DS Postcode: CF37 4HP Tel: 01495 272800 Tel: 01495 230240 Tel: 01443 742050 Web: facebook.com/tonys.cafepizzeria Web: www.brewerslodge.co.uk Web: www.llechwen.co.uk Volare Italian Restaurant Bryn Meadows Golf, Raven’s Cafe Location: Caerphilly C6 Hotel & Spa C5 – Cwmcarn Forest D5 Postcode: CF83 1FQ Location: Location: Cwmcarn Tel: 029 2132 2077 Postcode: CF82 7SN (For Sat Nav Postcode: NP11 7FA Web: www.volarewales.co.uk Users please use NP12 2RB) Tel: 01495 272001 Tel: 01495 225590 Web: www.cwmcarnforest.co.uk Web: www.brynmeadows.co.uk The Castle Fish Bar Food & Craft Markets: Caffi’r Ffynnon - Location: Caerphilly B6 Argoed Baptist Chapel C4 Postcode: CF83 1AL Caerphilly Farmers’ Market Location: Blackwood Tel: 029 2084 9152 Location: Twyn C6 Postcode: NP12 0HQ Web: www.facebook.com/castlefishbar Centre, Caerphilly Web: www.visitcaerphilly.com Postcode: CF83 1JL The Coffee Mill Tel: 07805 563809 Café on the Rock Location: Risca D5 www.caerphillyfarmersmarket.co.uk Treharris Web: Location: A4 Postcode: NP11 6EE [email protected] CF46 6RD Email: Postcode: Tel: 01633 376094 Every second Saturday of 01443 710090 Date: Tel: Bryn Meadows Web: facebook.com/thecoffeemillrisca the month Web: www.rockuk.org The Harp Inn Castle Court Craft Casa Mia Restaurant Location: Gelligaer B4 & Food Market C6 & Cocktail Bar C6 Postcode: CF82 8FE Castle Court Caerphilly Location: Location: Tel: 01443 520470 Shopping Centre, Caerphilly CF83 1JL Postcode: Web: www.harpinn.co.uk CF83 1NU 029 2088 6123 Postcode: Tel: facebook.com www.casamiacaerphilly.co.uk Web: Web: The Rose & Crown Castlecourtcraftandfoodmarket Location: B6 [email protected] Castle Gate Restaurant Postcode: Abertridwr Email: Location: Caerphilly C6 029 2233 8021 Date: Monthly craft & food market Tel: in the heart of Caerphilly town Postcode: CF83 1SN Web: facebook.com/ Tel: 029 2088 1106 The-Rose-and-Crown-Eglwysilan www.castlegatecaerphilly.co.uk Caerphilly Crafters Web: Caerphilly The Old Library Café Location: C6 Coffi Vista – Caerphilly Caerphilly Cenotaph, Caerphilly Location: C6 CF83 1JL Location: Caerphilly C6 Postcode: CF83 1AP Postcode: www.facebook.com/caerphillycraft Postcode: CF83 1JL Tel: 029 2088 5243 Web: [email protected] Tel: 029 2088 0011 Web: www.theoldlibrarycaerphilly.co.uk Email: Web: www.visitcaerphilly.com Date: Every second Saturday of The Rock Inn the month C37 Coffee Shop & Bakery Location: Blackwood Location: Ystrad Mynach C4 B5 Bistro 8 Postcode: NP12 1DD Postcode: CF82 7AA Tel: 01495 223441 Tel: 01443 810687 Web: www.therockblackwood.co.uk Web: www.c37.online 17 The County Borough of Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2020 18 From discovering the haunted Set yourself a challenge in 2020 Entertainment & Shopping: Blackwood Miners’ Institute souls during ghost tour season The Caerphilly Challenge Series takes place every Location: Blackwood at Llancaiach Fawr to the arts May and offers a choice of led and self led walks from Postcode: NP12 1BB C4 1 to 20+ miles. For more details of the 2020 challenge Tel: 01495 227206 & entertainment programme Web: visit www.caerphillychallengeseries.co.uk www.blackwoodminersinstitute.co.uk at Blackwood Miners’ Run in the shadows of Caerphilly Castle at the annual Maxime Cinema Let us Institute, the county borough 10k (Sunday 17th May), register online now: Location: Blackwood C4 Postcode: NP12 1AH of Caerphilly has a rich and www.caerphilly10k.co.uk. Tel: 01495 225750 diverse events programme to Web: www.blackwoodcinema.co.uk For the foodies keep you entertained during Newbridge Memo cooks up a treat on Location: Newbridge D4 your visit. Caerphilly Food Festival NP11 4FH Entertain nd Postcode: Saturday 2 May. The bustling food fayre fills the Tel: 01495 243252 Image credit: David Wagstaffe town with delicious aromas, sizzling sounds and Web: www.newbridge-memo.co.uk mouth-watering produce, with over 100 stalls Escape Blackwood you in addition to an extensive food demonstration Location: Blackwood C4 programme. Celebrating our history, heritage and Postcode: NP12 2XF Tel: 01443 526007 culture the Big Cheese Festival takes place from Web: www.escapeblackwood.co.uk Friday 24th – Sunday 26th July. Set in the backdrop Bedwas Workmen’s Hall of the medieval castle, visitors are treated to a Bedwas Location: C6 fabulous food & drink market, housing the very Postcode: CF83 8BJ Email: [email protected] best in Welsh produce including traditional Web: www.bedwasworkmenshall.co.uk cheeses, delicious preserves and tempting tipples. Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall Caerphilly For further information please visit our website Location: C6 for an extensive list of Postcode: CF83 1NY www.visitcaerphilly.com Tel: 07512 237983 events taking place throughout Caerphilly borough. Web: www.caerphillyworkmenshall.org

Castle Court Shopping Centre Caerphilly Castle Location: Caerphilly CF83 1NU Like the famous cheese, the castle has long Postcode: C6 Tel: 029 2086 4221 been the symbol of Caerphilly. Web: www.castlecourtwales.co.uk A fantastic venue that dominates and hogs For more information on the wide the limelight, with medieval re-enactment shows variety of events throughout the borough including fireworks displays and fireworks displays. and lantern parades visit: www.visitcaerphilly.com Enjoy a little retail therapy The county borough of Caerphilly has a broad range of shopping centres offering a diverse blend of independent retailers, high street names and cosy cafes for you to enjoy. Many of the local cafes use local ingredients and Welsh recipes. For more information visit: www.caerphilly.gov.uk

19 The County Borough of Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2020 20 Reconnect with nature at

Cwmcarn Forest Cwmcarn Forest proves that you don’t have to travel very far to truly escape from it all.

A stay at the brand new luxury Combine these modern facilities lodges in Cwmcarn Forest with the great outdoors and you get adventure! Whether it’s the fast paced - which are just a 15-minute drive variety such as kayaking or mountain from the M4 – provides it all, fresh biking (the mountain bike trails are first air, tranquillity and comfort. class and not for the faint hearted!) or one of the many walking trails on Launched in July, six luxury lodges offer. The challenging Twmbarlwm were introduced to the stunning walk involves a lot of effort but the Cwmcarn Forest. Nestled in trees and spectacular views are worth the effort. woodland, just a stones throw from a For a gentler stroll there’s the Bluebell beautiful lake, walking trails and a visitor Walk which takes in the lake and centre serving a hearty English breakfast, beautiful countryside fauna and flora. lunch and snacks. Lodges are available to book from Each of the lodges has been designed for 3, 4 or 7 night stays. to maximise comfort and space, with a April 2020 Take a look at the brand new website for fitted bathroom, kitchen area, digital TV more details and to book. Lodges start and central heating. Choose from a cosy from £252 for 3 nights off peak. two person lodge, a mid size four person Cwmcarn Forest Lodges lodge or a bigger family size lodge that The 7 mile forest drive is due to re-open Location: Cwmcarn D5 Postcode: NP11 7FA sleeps up to six with a double bed, Summer 2020 and will have some new Tel: 01495 272001 sofa bed and bunk beds. One of the features including play areas, car parks Email: [email protected] lodges allow pets too so you can take and picnic spots. Keep checking the Web: www.cwmcarnforest.co.uk your four legged friend with you! website for announcements.

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B&B’S, HOTELS & INNS Rhymney House Hotel The Wingfield Hotel Taylors B&B @ The Rock The Coach House Location: Rhymney, NP22 5QG A1 Location: Llanbradach, CF83 3NT B5 Location: Blackwood, NP12 1DD C4 Location: Rudry, CF83 3EF C6 Tel: 020 3027 6614 Tel: 029 2088 9199 Tel: 01495 223441 Tel: 029 2088 4772 [email protected] Email: Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.rhymneyhousehotel.co.uk Web: www.wingfieldhotel.co.uk Web: www.therockblackwood.co.uk Web: www.coachhouserudry.wales Llwyn Iago Farm Guest House Location: , CF81 9JR A2 Tel: 01685 844085 Premier Inn Caerphilly The Cross Oak Inn Travelodge Caerphilly www.llwyn-iago.com Web: Location: Caerphilly, CF83 3HX B6 Location: Oakdale, NP12 0DJ C4 Location: Caerphilly, CF83 2AX C6 BUDGET HOTEL BUDGET HOTEL Tel: 0871 5278182 Tel: 01495 222264 Tel: 0871 9846364 Bedlinog Inn BUDGET HOTEL Web:BUDGE T HOwww.thecrossoak.co.ukTEL Web: www.travelodge.co.uk Location: Treharris, CF46 6TG A4 Email:LISTED [email protected] LISTED BUDGET HOTEL Tel: 01443 710996 Web: www.premierinn.com LISTED BrynLISTED Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa The Newbridge Hotel Web: www.bedlinog-inn.co.uk Newbridge, NP11 4FH Ty Castell Guest House LISTED Location: Maesycwmmer, CF82 7SN C5 Location: D4 (For Sat Nav Users please use NP12 2RB) 01495 248536 Wern Ganol Guest House Location: Caerphilly, CF83 1EJ B6 Tel: Location: Nelson, CF46 6PS A4 Tel: 07980 943883 Tel: 01495 225590 Email: [email protected]

Tel: 01443 450413 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] [email protected] The Cwmcarn – Bar Bands Bunks Email: Web: www.tycastellguesthouse.co.uk Web: www.brynmeadows.co.uk Location: Cwmcarn, NP11 7ND Web: www.wernganolguesthouse.co.uk D5 Tel: 01495 270239 Llechwen Hall Hotel Web: booking via www.airbnb.co.uk Location: Llanfabon, CF37 4HP A5 Premier Inn Caerphilly (Crossways) Halfway House Tel: 01443 742050 Location: Caerphilly, CF83 3NL C6 Location: Wyllie, NP12 2HT C5 Castle Inn Email: [email protected] Tel: 0871 5278184 Tel: 01495 220255 Location: Cwmcarn, NP11 7DU D5 www.llechwen.co.uk BUDGEBUDGET HOTET LHOTEL Web: Email: [email protected] Tel: 01495 272877 Hotel Email: [email protected] Web: www.premierinn.com BUDGET HOTEL LISTEDLISTED Location: Ynysddu, NP11 7JW C5 Web: www.castlelodge.wales/ LISTED Tel: 01495 200281 Prince of Wales Inn B1 Maes Manor Hotel Location: Rhymney, NP22 3AE Location: Blackwood, NP12 0AG C4 The Solar Strand Express Hotel BUDGET HOTEL Brewers Lodge BUDGETel:BUDGET HO TETL HO01685TEL 844441 Tel: 01495 220011 Location: Crosskeys, NP11 7BY D5 Location: Blackwood, NP12 1DS C4 Tel: 07738 620047 LISTED Email: [email protected] LISTEDGellihafLISTED House Tel: 01495 230240 Web: www.maesmanor.com Web: www.thesolarstrandhotel.com Location: Blackwood, NP12 2QE B4 Web: www.brewerslodge.co.uk Tel: 01443 831518 The Hollybush 07905 852266 Y Fan (Opening mid 2020) Location: , NP10 8GB D6 Caerphilly Email: [email protected] Location: C6 Tel: 01633 441326 029 2088 0435 Web: www.gellihafhouse.co.uk Tel: Email: [email protected] www.visitcaerphilly.com Web: Web: www.hollybushdraethen.co.uk 23 The County Borough of Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2020 24 SELF CATERING CARAVAN, CAMPING Parc House Lle Hyfryd Troed Y Rhiw Woodland + Tipi Holidays & GLAMPING Location: , NP22 5AA A1 Location: Caerphilly, CF83 3QJ C6 Location: , NP11 7QS D5 Web: www.cottages.com Tel: 07702 362275 Tel: 01495 270579 Parc Cwm Darran Email: [email protected] 07778 110829 Location: Bargoed, CF81 9NR B3 Sergeants Accommodation Web: booking via www.airbnb.co.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: 01443 875557 Location: Nelson, CF46 6ED A4 Web: www.woodlandsholidayswales.com Email: [email protected] Tel: 01443 451611 Web: www.greenspacescaerphilly.co.uk Email: [email protected] Lodge on a Lake Van Cottages Web: www.sergeantsaccommodation.co.uk Location: Cefn Mably, CF3 6LP D7 Ynys Hywel Activity & Nature Centre Location: Caerphilly, CF83 1LB C6 Tel: 01633 681101 Location: Cwmfelinfach, NP11 7JD C5 Tel: 029 2089 2155 / 07812 153663 Cwtch Lodge Email: [email protected] Tel: 01495 200326 Location: Deri, CF81 9GW Email: [email protected] B3 Web: www.lodgeonalake.com Email: [email protected] BUDGET HOTEL Tel: 07949544208 Web: www.castellcottages.com Web: www.ynyshywel.co.uk Email: [email protected] Glendene Garden Annex LISTED Web: www.visitcaerphilly.com Location: Risca, NP11 6QF E5 Under the Oak Glamping Bedwas, CF83 8ER Blaengawney Farm Tel: 01633 612138 Location: C6 Taffodil’s Self Catering Let Tel: 07886 477930 Location: Crumlin, NP11 5AY D4 Email: [email protected] Location: Bargoed, CF81 8NJ B3 BUDGET HOTEL Email: [email protected] Tel: 01495 244691 Web: www.holidayletsouthwales.co.uk Tel: 07456 030985 Web: www.undertheoakglamping.co.uk Email:LISTED [email protected] Web: booking via www.airbnb.com Upper Grippath Farm Holiday Cottages Web: www.blaengawneyfarm.co.uk Location: Risca, NP11 6JB E5 The Courtyard Penrhiwarydd Farm Holidays Tel: 01633 615000 / 07787 541000 Location: Caerphilly, CF83 3FB B6 Location: , NP11 7BB D4 Email: [email protected] Tel: 029 2086 6666 CRAI Activity Park Tel: 07764 432463 / 01495 200610 Web: www.uppergrippath.co.uk Email: [email protected] Location: Newbridge, NP11 4RX D4 Email: [email protected] Web: www.visitcaerphilly.com Tel: 07425 153884 Web: www.visitcaerphilly.com Wildwinds B&B Pen y Fan Caravan Park Castle Inn Apartments Wattsville, Cwmfelinfach, Location: Oakdale, NP12 0HY D4 Cwmcarn, NP11 7DU Location:  C5 Holly Cottage Location: D5 NP11 7AW Tel: 01495 226636 Location: Hollybush, NP12 0SJ Tel: 01495 272877 C3 Tel:BUDGE T HO01495TEL 200263 Email: [email protected] BUDGET HOTEL Tel: 07936 034292 Email: [email protected] Web: www.penyfancaravanpark.co.uk LISTED Email:LISTED [email protected] Web: www.castlelodge.wales/ Web: www.hollycottageholidays.co.uk Cwmcarn Cottage Let Castell Cottages – Gwynant House Location: Cwmcarn, NP11 7EW D5 Cwmcarn Forest Glamping, Location: Caerphilly, CF83 3AP Tel: 01495 272548 / 07879 057367 Caravan & Campsite C6 BUDGET HOTEL Tel: 029 2089 2155 / 07812 153663 Email: [email protected] Location: Cwmcarn, NP11 7FA D5 Email: [email protected] Web: www.cwmcarncottagelet.co.uk Tel:LISTE D 01495 272001 Web: www.castellcottages.com Email: [email protected] Safe Haven Lodges Web: www.cwmcarnforest.co.uk The Chapel House Location: Wattsville, NP11 7QQ D5

Location: Caerphilly, CF83 1NE C6 Tel: 07769 946272 booking via www.airbnb.co.uk Web: www.havenlodges.co.uk Web: Ebbw View Eco Stays Location: NP11 7PS D5 Tel: 07813 972440 / 07714 434506 Email:BUDGE T [email protected] Under the Oak Glamping Web: www.ebbwviewecostays.co.uk BUDGET HOTEL LISTED BUDGET HOTEL LISTED LISTED

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