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CaerphillyVisitor Guidet 2018

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Unearthing a sleeping giant ...... 3 Introducing our legendary past ...... 5 Shwmae a Chroeso i Gaerffili A land of myths & legends ...... 7 “Hello and welcome to ” Discover Caerphilly on foot ...... 9 Calling all adventure seekers ...... 11 Thank you for choosing the county If you need any help or advice while Have a passion for the outdoors? .... 13 borough of Caerphilly as a destination planning your visit or once you are Map ...... 15 to visit. Whether it’s for a day, a short here, contact or call into The Visitor Time for some self indulgence ...... 16 break or longer, there’s a lot waiting Centre Caerphilly, located in the heart to be discovered. From uncovering of Caerphilly town. Let us entertain you ...... 17 our rich historical past to lapping up Dining out ...... 19 The local staff have a wealth of beautiful scenery and wildlife. Blaengawney Farm ...... 21 knowledge on the area and can help This guide is packed with lots of useful with any aspect of your visit from Where to stay ...... 23 information on the area along with finding a place to rest your head to inspiration on places to visit and a taste selecting a special place to dine. The county of our renowned Valleys welcome. We borough of The county borough hope you find this guide useful and Caerphilly is of Caerphill y See you Soon! Brecon Beacons that you’ll come to love the borough located in the heart National Park Monmouth as much as we do…in the words of of Southern “Just like that!” M4 and straddles the Chepstow ancient county Swansea boundaries of Newport M4 Bridgend M4 BRISTOL and . Barry

With such close proximity to Cardiff, Newport and the Brecon Beacons, the county borough of Caerphilly is an ideal base for visitors looking to explore the Valleys and beyond. There are excellent transport links throughout the borough, with Cardiff The Visit Caerphilly Centre C6 Tel: 029 2088 0011 just 15 minutes from Caerphilly Email: [email protected] town by train and 8 miles by car or Postcode: CF83 1JL bus. Visitors have the choice of city Web: www.visitcaerphilly.com Opening Times: 10am - 5.30pm, 7 days a week, shopping and entertainment or the Closed 25th - 27th December & 1st January more laid back atmosphere of the county borough of Caerphilly. 01 The County Borough of Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2018 02 Pisa's got nothing on us Though the focus of many Welsh attacks, Caerphilly has Unearthing a sleeping giant remained a formidable fortress Dominating an impressive 30 acre site, is Wales’ and perhaps one of the greatest largest and Britain’s second largest castle behind Windsor. strongholds of all-time. Even the efforts of Oliver Cromwell’s This medieval fortress was built mainly between 1268 and 1271 by Gilbert de roundheads failed to break the Clare. Known as Gilbert ‘The Red’ because of his red hair, denoting his Norman Castle’s boundaries, though they heritage, he built the castle to take control of Glamorgan and to prevent the did leave a rather remarkable Welsh Prince Llewellyn ap Gruffudd from achieving his southward ambitions. scar - the famous leaning tower, which has leaned 3m out of the The design of the castle is based on perpendicular since 1648. a concentric ring of walls, something o not seen in Britain before. It also has Caerphilly 11 an extensive ring of water defences o and huge . This mammoth Pisa 3.97 stronghold remains a striking testament to the Anglo-Norman

Statue of the 4th ‘holding up’ domination of the area. the leaning tower, alluding to his restoration work.

Lights, camera, action! Caerphilly Castle and its impressive fortress have provided the perfect backdrop to popular Caerphilly Castle BBC series ‘Doctor Who’ and Location: Caerphilly B6 Postcode: CF83 1JD ‘Merlin’, whilst our towns and Tel: 029 2088 3143 villages have featured in Sky 1’s Web: www..wales.gov.uk ‘Stella’, Welsh drama series ‘The Baker Boys’ and ‘BBC’s Casualty’.

03 The County Borough of Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2018 04 Discover local heritage Heritage Sites: Ruperra Castle & Caerphilly County Borough’s museum, the Winding D6 Introducing our legendary past House features a changing programme of fascinating Coed Craig Ruperra Location: Lower exhibitions on the local area’s history, heritage Web: www.ruperratrust.co.uk and culture. The Winding House 2018 exhibition www.ruperra.org.uk programme includes ‘The Life of Elliot’, celebrating the life of Elliot Colliery and the people that worked there. Butetown Heritage Trail A1 Location: Butetown, Explore the affect that the pit had on the local area from Postcode: NP22 5QH/5QJ its opening in 1888 to its closure in 1967. Web: www.butetownhistory.info

Groeswen Chapel B6 Location: Caerphilly Finding your roots Postcode: CF15 7UT Tel: 029 2088 2245 Fuelled by the influence of the popular TV series ‘Who Web: www.visitcaerphilly.com Do You Think You Are’ and the rising social trend of National Mining tracing your genealogy, visitors are increasingly looking B5 to pursue their family history. There is a wealth of Memorial & Garden Location: Commercial Street, information and resources available to help. For more information visit www.caerphilly.gov.uk/chronicle Postcode: CF83 4GY Tel: 029 2083 0445 Web: www.abervalleyheritage.co.uk Remembering the fallen Museums & Art: Commemorating the fallen of the 152 mining disasters across Wales, the National Mining Memorial was Winding House Location: New B2 unveiled on the centenary of the Universal Colliery Postcode: NP24 6EG Disaster in Senghenydd on the 14th October 2013. Tel: 01443 822666 The memorial incorporates a bronze statue, wall of Web: your.caerphilly.gov.uk/ Llancaiach Fawr Manor windinghouse/content/welcome Location: Nr. Nelson A4 remembrance & path of memory within the memorial Postcode: CF46 6ER garden, dedicating a ceramic tile to each disaster. B5 Tel: 01443 412248 Heritage Museum Web: www.llancaiachfawr.co.uk Location: Senghenydd, Caerphilly Postcode: CF83 4HA Tel: 029 2083 0445 Web: www.abervalleyheritage.co.uk

Y Galeri Location: Below The Visit C6 Caerphilly Centre, Caerphilly Set in 1645, the servants of Llancaiach Fawr Manor will be pleased Postcode: CF83 1JL to show you around their master’s fine house, provided you are of Tel: 029 2132 2570 Web: www.ygaleri.co.uk good repute of course! If you are lucky, you might meet the master of the house Edward Prichard, or Canals: perhaps catch a glimpse of the mistress Mary Prichard, though she is a rather Monmouthshire & E6 ‘sickly’ soul and does not like to brave the air of the valleys. With the Manor Brecon Canal (Crumlin Arm) Location: known for being haunted, you never know who you might meet when visiting this Postcode: NP11 6GY 17th century manor house! Enjoy day tours, ghost tours and events throughout Web: www.visitcaerphilly.com the year at this splendid Manor House. Senghenydd National Mining Memorial 05 The County Borough of Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2018 06 Famous Faces Famous faces to come out of the county borough of Caerphilly include the legendary Tommy Cooper, A land of myths musicians The Manic Street Preachers, Falklands hero Simon Weston, Beauty and the Beast’s ‘Gaston’ actor Luke Evans who was raised in , presenter Matt Johnson, sporting stars Aaron The Manic Street Preachers Ramsey, Nathan Cleverly and … & legends to name but a few! Big Ben Benjamin Hall, the Baron of Llanover tall man and in honour of his help and and oversaw the later stage parliament involvement at the time, installation of the hour bell in the many say the bell was named after famous ‘Big Ben’. Benjamin was a very him… ‘Big Ben’ is even inscribed on it!

The Penllwyn Pirate Penllwyn Manor in was despite having many uses since Sir A legend of love once home to the most notorious and Henry Morgan lived there. It is said that the restless spirit of famous pirate… Sir Henry Morgan. The Princess Alice of Angouleme, wife Welsh pirate, privateer, buccaneer and of Gilbert de Clare roams Caerphilly admiral of the Royal Navy was Castle in search of her lost love. mentioned in the 2003 Hollywood film, Legend has it, the princess, growing Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of tired of her husband’s cold and the Black Pearl and even has a brand of Almost 2000 years after the Romans angry ways; fell in love with amorous rum named after him, the ‘Captain and Silures battled across these Welsh Prince Gruffudd of Brithdir, Morgan’ Rum. The historic manor hills, is again telling the only to seal their unfortunate fate. house still stands today and retains story of the Romans in the Valleys of The Princess perished of a broken many of its beautiful original features South Wales. Why not come and visit heart after deranged Gilbert ordered this village, which has a history that the execution of her lover when the stretches back to prehistory, and a affair was exposed. Now on a moonlit Tommy Cooper heritage waiting for you to explore. night, you may see the Princess, known as ‘The Green Lady’ searching Famous comedian and magician Tommy Cooper was born for her lover, wearing green as a in Llwyn Onn Street, Caerphilly on the 19th March 1921. His symbol of her husband’s envy. ‘larger than life’ personality and unique ability to entertain, makes Tommy one of Caerphilly’s most famous and much loved sons. To commemorate his life, a 9 ft bronze statue Gelligaer Roman Fort was commissioned by the Tommy Cooper Society and stands Location: Gelligaer B4 Postcode: CF82 8BB proudly opposite Caerphilly Castle. Tel: 01443 822863 Artist impression of Gelligaer Roman Fort For more information visit www.visitcaerphilly.com Web: www.caerphilly.gov.uk/romanfort/

07 The County Borough of Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2018 Gelligaer Common 08 The county borough has experienced dramatic Parks: changes over the past two hundred years Country Park Forest transforming it into mile upon mile of beautiful rolling Location: Nr D5 Postcode: NP11 7FA countryside with meadows, rivers, farmland, woods, Tel: 01495 272001 commons, ponds and much more. Web: www.cwmcarnforest.co.uk Parc Cwm Darran If you’re looking for the perfect picnic spot or Location: Nr. B3 Postcode: CF81 9NR somewhere to kick a ball, dappled woods to wander Tel: 01443 875557 through, or riverbanks to ramble down, or safe paths Web: your.caerphilly.gov.uk/countryside Parc Penallta to cycle along then look no further than one of the Location: B4 five country parks in Caerphilly county borough. Enjoy Postcode: CF82 7GN Tel: 01443 816853 a stroll around the serene lake at Cwmcarn Forest or Web: your.caerphilly.gov.uk/countryside climb if you’re feeling more energetic! Pen Y Fan Pond Location: Nr. Oakdale D3 Postcode: NP11 4EG Get walking! Tel: 01495 270991 Web: your.caerphilly.gov.uk/countryside With an estimated 5000 hectares of open access Parc Coetir Bargod Location: Bargoed B3 land available for walkers, exploring the countryside Postcode: CF81 9FX couldn’t be easier. To help you discover the rich Tel: 01443 875557 natural heritage in the county borough there are Web: your.caerphilly.gov.uk/countryside Country Park several established walk guides available to Location: Nr. Crosskeys D5 Postcode: NP11 7JD download at http://your.caerphilly.gov.uk/ Tel: 01495 270991 countryside/activities/walking/trails. Whether Web: your.caerphilly.gov.uk/countryside it’s healthy short walks, intermediate 5-8 mile Parc Bryn Bach Location: Tredegar B1 walks or more strenuous 20+ mile walks, we have Postcode: NP22 3AY Tel: 01495 355920 a great selection available. Web: www.parcbrynbach.co.uk Detailed information Walking Tours & on walking routes Environmental Centres: and country parks Aberbargoed Grasslands National Nature Reserve C3 Discover Caerphilly on foot can be found at Education Centre your.caerphilly.gov. Location: Aberbargoed Postcode: NP12 0BE uk/countryside Tel: 01443 834317 Web: your.caerphilly.gov.uk/countryside Caerphilly Nordic Walks Location: Blackwood C4 Postcode: NP12 1DH Tel: 01495 617178 / 07906 365 280 Web: www.nordic-walking.wales Farms: Ynys Hywel Farm Location: C5 Postcode: NP11 7JD Did you know? Ffili fact... Grid Ref: ST19619072 of the county borough is Parc Penallta is home to Web: your.caerphilly.gov.uk/countryside one of the UK’s largest Farm Park ¾ countryside – Discover it! Location: St Mellons C7 earth figurative sculptures Postcode: CF3 6XL Tel: 01633 680312 ‘Sultan the Pit Pony’. Web: www.cefnmablyfarmpark.com

09 The County Borough of Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2018 Cwmcarn Forest 10 Cycling: A magnet for mountain bikers Cwmcarn Forest Cwmcarn Forest is the perfect destination for Mountain Bike Trails D5 Location: Nr. Crosskeys adrenaline junkies looking for some downhill thrills Postcode: NP11 7FA and a sense of adventure. Demanding concentration, Tel: 01495 272001 sweeping along open ground, hugging the sides Calling all Web: www.cwmcarnforest.co.uk www.cognation.co.uk of steep slopes and delivering dramatic views. The Twrch, Y Mynydd, Cafall and Pedalhounds trails are adventure seekers some of the most exciting trails in Wales. Feel the pump F Cwmdown MTB Uplift Service D5 Cwmcarn Forest offers riders of all ages the chance Location: Cwmcarn to hone their skills on the new pump track, offering a Postcode: NP11 7FA smooth transition to tackling cross-country trails and Cwmcarn Forest offers Tel: 07887 693108 (10-6 Wed-Sun) adrenaline fuelled downhill trails. mountain bikers the Web: www.cwmdown.co.uk very best in adrenaline Change the pace Ps Cycles, Cycle hire, D5 filled rides. With superb bike demos & sales Location: Cwmcarn Forest With over 50 miles of local and national cycleways trails of the very highest Postcode: NP11 7FA throughout the county borough, there’s a route to quality that are not for Tel: 01495 272279 suit every ability. From embarking on a manmade Web: www.pscycles.co.uk the faint hearted. trail, discovering the natural paths forged through Sustrans the countryside utilising bridleways, restricted Web: www.sustrans.org.uk byways and forest roads to challenging descents over Caerphilly mountain, the borough’s cycling is Caerphilly Bike Park C6 Location: Caerphilly “legendary” according to Bradley Wiggins… Postcode: CF83 3EE we certainly can’t argue with that! Web: www.visitcaerphilly.com Route 47 of The Celtic Trail offers a ‘Three Parks Trail’ Van Road which is ideal for families with a stop off in Nelson Trails is a Dirt village for refreshments. Jump and trails venue located on Van Road just outside Caerphilly. The trails are perfect if you want to start learning dirt jumping or are an experienced rider looking to hit some well groomed all weather jumps. Parking is in the Forestry Commission’s Coed Parc-Y-Van car Did you know? Mountain Biking at Cwmcarn Forest Sir Bradley Wiggins won the Caerphilly park, with a short walk / ride to the track. stage of the Tour of Britain in 2013 11 The County Borough of Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2018 12 Gain a sense of adventure Located on Caerphilly Have a Passion for mountain, Mountain View Ranch is ideal for visitors looking for a bit Bryn Meadows Golf Course of ‘fresh air fuelled fun’. the Outdoors? Hosting the ultimate Golf Courses: in outdoor activities Bargoed Golf Club Oakdale Golf Course you can experience the CF81 9GF B3 NP12 0NF C4 thrill of the high ropes, 01443 830143 01495 220044 a ride on a segway, an Blackwood Golf Club Ridgeway Golf Club C4 C7 exploration through NP12 1BR CF83 1LY 01495 222121 / 07817 795285 029 2088 2255 the woods and even www.ridgewaygolf.org Bryn Meadows Golf, have a go on the best Hotel & Spa C5 Tredegar & Rhymney adventure play area NP12 2RB Golf Club B2 01495 225590 NP22 5HA ‘known to monkey’. www.brynmeadows.co.uk/golf 01685 840743 www.tandrgc.co.uk Caerphilly Golf Club Tee time in CF83 1HJ C7 Virginia Park Golf Club 029 2086 3441 & Driving Centre B6 Rockwood Riding Centre the valleys www.caerphillygolfclub.com CF83 3SW 029 2086 3919 Castell Heights www.virginiaparkgolfclub.co.uk You can’t beat teeing CF83 1NG B7 off in the early morning 029 2088 6666 at the mature tree- www.castellheightsgolf.com lined fairways of Bryn Activities: Meadows championship 18 hole course, with Battlefield Live C6 Sunnybank Equestrian C6 Location: , Caerphilly Centre panoramic views over Postcode: CF83 3DT Location: Rudry the golf course and Tel: 07774638422 / 07767374079 Postcode: CF83 3DT across the surrounding Web: www.battlefieldlivecaerphilly.co.uk Tel: 07767 374079 Web: www.sunnybankec.com Sirhowy Valley. No two Mountain View Ranch B7 holes are the same and Location: Caerphilly Rockwood Riding Centre Taff Valley Quad Bike & Activity Centre Mountain View Ranch Segways Postcode: CF83 1NG Location: Caerphilly B7 with perfect peace Tel: 029 2088 6666 Postcode: CF83 1NF and tranquillity, you’ll Web: www.mountainviewranch.co.uk Tel: 029 2086 6281 Explore on horseback Web: www.visitcaerphilly.com only occasionally be Rock UK Summit Centre Horse riders can use the many miles of bridleways and restricted byways in the disturbed by shouts of Location: A4 Taff Valley Quad Bike B6 county borough. Natural Resources Wales, who manage large areas of forest in ‘fore’ from wayward tee Postcode: CF46 6RD & Activity Centre/Wales Tel: 01443 710090 Activity Breaks the county borough, allow horse riders to use many routes and riders are able to shots (leave your driver Web: www.adventures.rockuk.org Location: Pontypridd use forests in Abercarn, and Rudry areas. in your boot). Postcode: CF37 5BJ South Wales 2000 D4 Tel: 029 2083 1658 Riding Routes have been developed in the Rudry area of the borough. These Shooting Ground Web: www.adventurewales.co.uk Ridgeway Rides provide 9 routes of between 1.5 to 6.5 miles of off road riding. Location: Nr. Newbridge www.walesactivitybreaks.co.uk Postcode: NP12 2BG For a ‘Ridgeway Rides – Explore Caerphilly on Horseback’ guide download at: Tel: 01495 201182 http://your.caerphilly.gov.uk/countryside/activities/horse-riding Web: www.clayshooting2000.co.uk 13 The County Borough of Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2018 14 A B C D E

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A467 A472 There are a range of spas throughout the Spas: A4048 county borough of Caerphilly, each with their The Pamper Haven D6 own tranquil and relaxing atmosphere. Location: Machen 5 Postcode: CF83 8NB All offer superb attention to detail and Tel: 07890 140335 Web: www.thepamperhaven.co.uk A469 fantastic treatments. What better way to end your day by treating yourself Fusion at Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa C5 to a luxurious massage in a calm and relaxing setting. Location: Nr.Ystrad Mynach Situated in the quiet village of Machen, The Pamper Postcode: NP12 2RB A468 A467 6 A468 Haven offers an indulgent range of treatments from a Tel: 01495 225590 A468 Web: www.brynmeadows.co.uk/spa full body Swedish massage to a luxury luminous rice 28 oil facial. Leave the everyday stresses behind and Captiva Spa & Lounge rediscover your well being at the luxury boutique spa Location: Caerphilly B6 ‘Fusion’, at Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa. Fusion Postcode: CF83 3HX Tel: 029 2088 4666 A469 offers a collection of both traditional and more Web: www.captivaspa.com 7 32 M4 unusual treatments including a Rasul Mud Room M4 Ceremony. Expect soothing aromas, ambient lighting and tranquillity. 15 The County Borough of Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2018 16 Set yourself a challenge in 2018 Theatres & Cinemas:

The Caerphilly Challenge Series takes place every Blackwood Miners’ Institute May and offers a choice of led and self led walks Location: Blackwood from 1 to 20+ miles. For more details of the 2018 Postcode: NP12 1BB C4 Tel: 01495 227206 challenge visit http://your.caerphilly.gov.uk/ Web: countryside/walking/caerphilly-challenge-series www.blackwoodminersinstitute.co.uk Run in the shadows of Caerphilly Castle at the annual Maxime Cinema C4 10k (Sunday 20th May), register online now: Location: Blackwood www.caerphilly10k.co.uk. Or why not join the Postcode: NP12 1AH Penallta running club for weekly 5k challenges: Tel: 01495 225750 www.parkrun.org.uk/penallta/ Web: www.blackwoodcinema.co.uk

Newbridge Memo D4 For the foodies Location: Newbridge Postcode: NP11 4FH Caerphilly Food Festival cooks up a treat on Tel: 01495 243252 Saturday 12th May. The bustling food fayre fills Web: www.newbridge-memo.co.uk the town with delicious aromas, sizzling sounds and mouth-watering produce, with over 60 stalls For more information on in addition to an extensive food demonstration the wide variety of events programme. Celebrating our history, heritage and throughout the borough including fireworks displays culture the Big Cheese Festival takes place from and lantern parades visit: Friday 27th – Sunday 29th July. Set in the backdrop www.visitcaerphilly.com of the medieval castle, visitors are treated to a fabulous food & drink market, housing the very best in Welsh produce including traditional cheeses, delicious preserves and tempting tipples. Christmas markets & winter fairs Wrapping up the year are a series of Christmas markets & winter fairs taking place across the borough’s five town centres; Bargoed, Blackwood, Caerphilly, Risca and Ystrad Mynach. Caerphilly Christmas Market From discovering the haunted souls during ghost tour season at Llancaiach Fawr to Enjoy a little retail therapy the arts & entertainment programme at The county borough of Caerphilly has a broad Blackwood Miners’ Institute, the county range of shopping centres offering a diverse blend borough of Caerphilly has a rich and of independent retailers, high street names and diverse events programme to you cosy cafes for you to enjoy. Many of the local cafes use local ingredients and Welsh recipes. entertained during your visit. For more information visit: www.caerphilly.gov.uk 17 The County Borough of Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2018 18 Dining out: Keeping it local Food & Drink Markets: Inn Location: Treharris C6 Traditional Caerphilly Cheese can be Postcode: CF46 6TG Market C6 Tel: 01443 710996 purchased from The Visitor Centre in Web: www.bedlinog-inn.co.uk Location: Bedwas Workmens Dining out Caerphilly. This crumbly cheese is made Hall, Bedwas Brewer’s Lodge Postcode: CF83 8BJ Location: Blackwood C4 The county borough of Caerphilly has a using a traditional Caerphilly Cheese Tel: 029 2088 9027 Postcode: NP12 1DS Tel: 01495 230240 varied selection of pubs, restaurants and recipe from years gone by; with a creamy Date: Seasonal market in Spring, Web: www.brewerslodge.co.uk Summer, Autumn and Winter cafes offering everything from light bites to taste that cheese lovers say is delicious. Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa C5 delicious Welsh dishes. Here’s a selection Caerphilly Location: Ystrad Mynach Farmers’ Market C6 Postcode: CF82 7SN of eateries to whet your appetite... Location: Twyn Community Tel: 01495 225590 Centre, Caerphilly Web: www.brynmeadows.co.uk Postcode: CF83 1JL Casa Mia Restaurant Tel: 01656 658963 & Cocktail Bar C6 Web: www.caerphillyfarmersmarket.co.uk Location: Caerphilly Date: Every second Saturday of Postcode: CF83 1JL, C6 Tel: 029 2088 6123 the month Web: www.casamiacaerphilly.co.uk Crumlin Navigation Castle Inn D4 Location: Cwmcarn D5 Rural Market Postcode: NP11 7DU Location: Navigation Colliery Tel: 01495 272877 Site, Crumlin Web: www.castlelodge.wales Postcode: NP11 3PL The Harp Inn Web: www.thecrumlinnavigation.org/market Location: Gelligaer B4 Date: For 2018 dates, Postcode: CF82 8FE please see website. Tel: 01443 520470 Web: www.harpinn.co.uk Machen Rural Market The Hollybush Casa Mia Restaurant & Cocktail Bar Location: Machen Village D6 Location: D6 Postcode: NP10 8GB Hall, Machen Tel: 01633 441326 Postcode: CF83 8ND Web: www.thehollybush.com Date: First Saturday of Feb, Apr, Jun, Sep, Oct & Nov Llancaiach Fawr Manor Location: Nelson A4 Postcode: CF46 6ER Rudry Kitchen Tel: 01443 412248 Location: Rudry Parish Hall, C6 Web: www.llancaiachfawr.co.uk Rudry Llechwen Hall Postcode: CF83 3DF Location: Llanfabon A5 Date: First Saturday of Postcode: CF37 4HP Mar, May, Aug & Dec Tel: 01443 742050 Web: www.llechwen.co.uk The Old Library Café To find out more about local Location: Caerphilly C6 produce and food & drink Postcode: CF83 1AP Tel: 029 2088 5243 markets in the county borough Web: www.theoldlibrarycaerphilly.co.uk visit www.visitcaerphilly.com. Raven’s Cafe Llechwen Hall Hotel Download a copy of the Location: Cwmcarn D5 Caerphilly Food & Drink Postcode: NP11 7FA Tel: 01495 272001 Guide from the website. Web: www.cwmcarnforest.co.uk The Rock Inn Location: Blackwood C4 Postcode: NP12 1DD Tel: 01495 223441 Web: www.therockblackwood.co.uk The Visitor Centre Location: Caerphilly C6 Did you know? Postcode: CF83 1JL Tel: 029 2088 0011 There is a sculpture Web: www.visitcaerphilly.com of Caerphilly Cheese Volare Italian Restaurant Location: Caerphilly C6 located at the bottom Postcode: CF83 1FQ Tel: 029 2132 2077 of Caerphilly town! Web: www.volarewales.co.uk Volare Italian Restaurant 19 The County Borough of Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2018 20 Blaengawney Farm Location: Crumlin C4 Postcode: NP11 5AY Tel: 01495 244691 Email: [email protected] Web: www.blaengawneyfarm.co.uk

Blaengawney Farm, Annie & Andy Hallet home of the cider revival At the end of a dirt track surrounded by 25 acres of idyllic countryside filled with apple orchards, is a beautifully converted farmhouse with panoramic views of the Valleys below. Just a 25 minute drive from the M4 yet a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of life, this 3 bedroom farmhouse is the perfect hideaway. With access to the Farm’s charming gardens, seating areas and numerous ponds, owners Annie and Andy Hallett welcome visitors to explore the famous apple orchards where apple trees grow at a thousand feet. Extracting pure apple juice is the secret to making the delicious Hallett’s Cider. The orchard has grown from 7 acres to 25 acres in 6 years and now supplies businesses all over the world. Try some refreshing cider at the local pub or buy some from the farm itself. Don’t just take our word for it, Hallett’s Cider was awarded ‘Best Drink Producer in the UK’ by Radio 4 in their ‘Food and Drink Awards 2016’. Judges described Hallett’s Cider as ‘the most beautiful cider ever tasted’.

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B&B’S, HOTELS & INNS

Rhymney House Hotel Bryn Heulog Location: Rhymney, NP22 5QG A1 Location: Aberbargoed, CF81 9AE B3 Tel: 01685 844040 Tel: 01443 833084 Email: [email protected] Email: brynheulogguesthouse.bb@ Web: www.rhymneyhousehotel.co.uk googlemail.com Web: www.visitcaerphilly.com Llwyn Iago Farm Guest House Location: , CF81 9JR A2 The Wingfield Hotel Tel: 01685 844085 Location: , CF83 3NT B5 Web: www.llwyniago.wales Tel: 029 2088 9199 Email: [email protected] Maes Manor Hotel Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa Wern Ganol Web: www.wingfieldhotel.co.uk Location: Nelson, CF46 6PS A4 Location: Blackwood, NP12 0AG C4 Location: , CF82 7SN C5 (For Sat Nav Users please use NP12 2RB) Tel: 01443 450413 Tel: 01495 220011 Email: [email protected] Tel: 01495 225590 Email: [email protected] Premier Inn Caerphilly Web: www.maesmanor.com Email: [email protected] Web: www.wernganol.co.uk Location: Caerphilly, CF83 3HX B6 BUDGET HOTEL Web: www.brynmeadows.co.uk Tel: 0871 5278182 Taylors B&B @ The Rock Llechwen Hall Hotel Email:LISTED [email protected] Location: Blackwood, NP12 1DD C4 Location: Llanfabon, CF37 4HP A5 Web: www.premierinn.com Tel: 01495 223441 Halfway House Tel: 01443 742050 BUDGET HOTEL Email: [email protected] Location: Wyllie, NP12 2HT C5 Email: [email protected] Web: www.therockblackwood.co.uk Tel: 01495 220255 Web: www.llechwen.co.uk LISTED Ty Castell Guest House BUDGEEmail:BUDGET HO TET [email protected] Location: Caerphilly, CF83 1EJ B6 Web: LISTEDLISTED www.halfway-house.co.uk Tel: 07980 943883 The Cross Oak Inn Prince of Wales Inn Hotel Email: [email protected] Location: Oakdale, NP12 0DJ C4 Location: Rhymney, NP22 3AE B1 Tel: Location: Ynysddu, CF83 3NT C5 BUDGEBUDGET HOTETL HOTEL Web: www.tycastellguesthouse.co.uk 01495 222264 Tel: 01685 844441 Web:BUDGE T HOwww.thecrossoak.co.ukTEL Tel: 01495 200281

LISTEDEmail:LISTED [email protected] Web: www.ynysdduhotel.co.uk TheLISTED New Forge Brewers Lodge Location: Oakdale, NP12 0LG C4 Location: Blackwood, NP12 1DS C4 Tel: BUDGET HOTEL 01495 228919 Tel: 01495 230240 Email: [email protected] Web:LISTE D www.brewerslodge.co.uk Web: www.newforgeoakdale.co.uk 23 The County Borough of Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2018 24

B&B’S, HOTELS & INNS CONTINUED SELF CATERING Penrhiwarydd Farm Holidays Ty Noah Location: , NP11 7BB D4 Location: Cwmcarn, NP11 7EE D5 Premier Inn Caerphilly (Crossways) Parc House Tel: 07764 432463 / 01495 200610 Tel: 01495 524599 / 07982065394 Location: Caerphilly, CF83 3NL C6 Location: , NP22 5AA A1 Email: [email protected] Web: [email protected] Tel: 0871 5278184 Tel: 0345 498 6900 Web: www.visitcaerphilly.com Email: [email protected] Web: www.cottages.com/cottages/parc-house-w43381 Glendene Garden Annex Web: www.premierinn.com BUDGET HOTEL Castle Inn Apartments Location: Risca, NP11 6QF E5 Cwtch Lodge LISTED Location: Cwmcarn, NP11 7DU D5 Tel: 01633 612138 The Coach House Location: Deri, CF81 9GW B3 Tel: Email: Location: 01495 272877 [email protected] Rudry, CF83 3EF C6 Tel: 07949544208 Email: Web: Tel: [email protected] www.holidayletsouthwales.co.uk 029 2088 4772 Web: www.visitcaerphilly.com Web: www.castlelodge.wales/ Email: [email protected] Web: www.coachhouserudry.co.uk Taffodil’s Self Catering Let Cwmcarn Cottage Let Location: Bargoed, CF81 8NJ B3 Upper Grippath Farm Holiday Cottages Location: Cwmcarn, NP11 7EW D5 Tel: 07456 030985 Location: Risca, NP11 6JB E5 Tel: 01495 272548 / 07879 057367 Travelodge Caerphilly Tel: 01633 615000 Email: [email protected] BUDGET HOTEL Location: Caerphilly, CF83 2AX C6 Valley Break Email: [email protected] BUDGET HOTEL Web: www.cwmcarncottagelet.co.uk Tel: 0871 9846364 Location: Bargoed, NP12 3XP B3 Web:LISTE D www.uppergrippath.co.uk Tel: 07725 540049 Web:LISTE D www.travelodge.co.uk BUDGET HOTEL Email: [email protected] LISTED The Newbridge Hotel Web: www.valleybreak.co.uk Cwmcarn Holiday Apartments Wildwinds B&B Location: Newbridge, NP11 4LS D4 Location: Cwmcarn, NP11 7LZ D5 Location: , Cwmfelinfach, NP11 7AW Tel: 01495 248536 Tel: 07846 323209 BUDGET HOTEL Tel: 01495 200263 Email: [email protected] The Courtyard Email: [email protected] BUDGET HOTEL Web: www.thenewbridgehotel.co.uk Location: Caerphilly, CF83 3FB B6 Web:LISTE D www.cwmcarnholidayapartments.co.uk LISTED Tel: 029 2086 6666 Email:BUDGE T [email protected] CARAVAN & CAMPING The Stables B&B Web: www.visitcaerphilly.com LISTED Mountain View Eco Pods Wales Parc Cwm Darran Location: Newbridge, NP11 5GB D4 (Opening April 2018) D5 Location: Bargoed, CF81 9NR B3 Tel:BUDGE T HO01495TEL 243888 Location: NP11 7PS Tel: 01443 875557 Email: [email protected] Holly Cottage BUDGET HOTEL LISTED Tel: 07703965735 Email: [email protected] Web: www.visitcaerphilly.com Location: Hollybush, NP12 0SJ C3 Web:LISTE D www.visitcaerphilly.com Web: your.caerphilly.gov.uk/countryside Tel:BUDGE T HO07936TEL 034292 Castle Inn Email: LISTED [email protected] Raven View CRAI Activity Park Location: Cwmcarn, NP11 7DU D5 Web: www.hollycottageholidays.co.uk Location: Cwmcarn, NP11 7EF D5 Location: Newbridge, NP11 4RJ D4 Tel: 01495 272877 Tel: 07854 873521 Tel: 07922 003959 Email: [email protected] Bedlinog Inn Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.castlelodge.wales/ Location: Treharris, CF46 6TG C6 Web: www.ravenview.co.uk Web: www.craiactivitypark.org.uk Tel: 01443 710996 The Solar Strand Hotel Web: www.bedlinog-inn.co.uk Pen y Fan Caravan Park Location: Safe Haven Lodges Crosskeys, NP11 7BY D5 Location: Location: Oakdale, NP12 0HY D4 Tel: Castell Cottages Wattsville, NP11 7QQ D5 01495 360026 Tel: Tel: 01495 226636 Web: www.thesolarstrandhotel.com Location: Caerphilly C6 01495 271225/ 077699 46272 Email: [email protected] Tel: 029 2089 2155 / 07812 153663 Email: [email protected] Web: www.penyfancaravanpark.co.uk The Hollybush Web: www.castellcottages.com Web: www.safehavenlodges.co.uk Location: Draethen, NP10 8GB D6 Tel: 01633 441326 The Chapel House Cwmcarn Forest Glamping, Email: [email protected] Location: Caerphilly, CF83 1NE C6 Troed Y Rhiw Woodland + Tipi Holidays Caravan & Campsite Web: [email protected] Web: booking via www.airbnb.co.uk Location: Wattsville, NP11 7QS D5 BUDGET HOTEL BUDGET HOTEL Location: Cwmcarn, NP11 7FA D5 Tel: 01495 270579 Blaengawney Farm Tel: Pentre Tai Farm B&B BUDGET HOTEL LISTE D 01495 272001 Email:LISTED [email protected] Location: , NP10 8RQ E6 Location: Crumlin, NP11 5AY D4 Email: [email protected] Web: www.woodlandsholidayswales.com Tel: 01633 893284 Tel: 01495 244691 LISTED Web: www.cwmcarnforest.co.uk Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.pentretaifarm.co.uk Web: booking via www.airbnb.co.uk

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