Mid Glamorgan

Travel Guide

Rhondda Valley showing a ruin and tranquil scenes
Rhondda Valley which includes 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

Home to the Royal Mint and its museum, Llantrisant offers a charming Old Town with independent retailers, the Model House Craft & Design Centre, and local pubs. Explore Llantrisant Castle and the scenic Common and Pastures, just a train ride from Pontyclun station.

Llantrisant
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
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 Rhondda Valley and Falconry UK.

Tonypandy
Nice to see the sun at last in #wales

Tonyrefail

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

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

Talbot Green

5/5(1 area review)

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 Llantrisant Castle.

Talbot Green
Main line east, Miskin
Photo by Mick Lobb (CC BY-SA)

Miskin

The restaurants and museums are just a few features travelers like about Miskin. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Llantrisant Castle and Dyffryn Gardens and Arboretum are a few top places to visit.

Miskin
Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

4 out of 5
Trehafod, Pontypridd, Wales
The price is ₩111,441 per night from Sep 24 to Sep 25
₩111,441
₩133,730 total
Sep 24 - Sep 25
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (763 reviews)
"Part of the Wyndham chain, this hotel is situated just off a roundabout on some main roads with a good sized car park nice and close to the entrance which was fortunate due to the monsoon weather. I was greeted warmly on check-in . The room was smart and clean although the window was quite an old ..."

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2025

Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa

Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa

5 out of 5
Lanelay Lane, Talbot Green, Pontyclun, Wales
The price is ₩196,991 per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
₩196,991
₩236,390 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
includes taxes & fees
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! (722 reviews)
"The property was a calm, inviting base with fantastic spa facilities and mouth watering menus, even on my first night when the restaurant wasn’t open but ate in the comfortable bar area. My bedroom was large, comfortable and beautifully decorated with everything you would need in a ..."

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2025

Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa
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 ₩62,521 per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
₩62,521
₩75,025 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
includes taxes & fees
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! (780 reviews)
"Great service. Room clean though a little tired looking, but great for the price. Bed comfortable. Still not a fan of paying extra for parking when booking through a third party site."

Reviewed on Aug 30, 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! (89 reviews)
A very comfortable experience
"Lovely little guest house. Quirkily decorated, very clean and lovely little extras... the fresh milk and Welsh cakes were very much appreciated."

Reviewed on Sep 6, 2025

James Place @ Dowlais
Welsh Retreat With Stunning Views, Sleeps Upto 4

Welsh Retreat With Stunning Views, Sleeps Upto 4

2 out of 5
Mountain Ash
Stay at this residence in Mountain Ash. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Aberfan Disaster Memorial Garden and BikePark Wales ...
Welsh Retreat With Stunning Views, Sleeps Upto 4
James Place @ Pontmorlais

James Place @ Pontmorlais

3 out of 5
74a High Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Merthyr Tydfil. Enjoy parking (surcharge) and a computer station. Popular attractions Ynysfach Engine House and Joseph Parry's ...
Avoid and just go to the Premier down the road!
"First off when arriving at the property there was no onsite parking as advertised, there was parking to the rear which you would think were for there but was told it was private and was not anything to do with the property and told there was small parking bays just up from the front of the property ..."

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2023

James Place @ Pontmorlais
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Popular places to visit

Rhondda Valley which includes street scenes as well as a small group of people

Rhondda Valley

5/5(3 reviews)

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.

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 spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

The Royal Mint Experience
Great Steam Train ride into the Brecon Mountains,

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

Cities near Mid Glamorgan

Neath which includes heritage elements, building ruins and a garden

Neath

Photo by Gareth Bickerton

Aberdare

Caerphilly

Caerphilly

Photo by Melanie Hartshorn

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