What to do and see in Caerphilly County, Wales: The Best Free Things to do

March 9, 2022 Madelene Haan

Discover the best top things to do in Caerphilly County, United Kingdom including The Winding House, Aber Valley Heritage Museum, Senghenydd Memorial and Garden, Caerphilly Mountain, COFFI VISTA Caerphilly, Y Galeri, St Martin's Church, Parc Penallta, Tommy Cooper Statue, Chartist bridge.
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1. The Winding House

Cross Street, New Tredegar NP24 6EG Wales +44 1443 822666 [email protected] http://your.caerphilly.gov.uk/windinghouse/content/welcome
Excellent
87%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
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5.0 based on 76 reviews

The Winding House

The Winding House is the museum for Caerphilly County Borough with engaging exhibitions on local history and heritage, hands-on activities and an exciting events programme. Explore local history and culture in our fascinating exhibitions and discover the original Victorian winding engine which runs on the last Saturday of every month (except for December) at 12pm. Our Coffee Shop offers delicious, traditional cakes, teas and coffees, while high quality souvenirs and crafts are available in our Gift Shop.

Reviewed By jonathancA1785AM

I grew up in Bargoed and brought my family and in-laws back for a visit. I’d never heard of the Winding House - what a treat it was on a damp March afternoon! The Winding House machinery enticed the kids immediately - the sheer size and the fact that you are up close and can touch it etc gave them a real insight into the realities of our mining heritage. The information on the closure of local pits and the Senghenydd mining disaster was well communicated. Even better though was the West Gallery, which has a comprehensive history of the county from the Iron Age to the present day. I’ve never seen such a wealth of information communicated so effectively to kids and adults in a small local museum - this is the quality you would only expect of a top national museum or prestige CADW castle. Lots of stuff to keep the kids engaged - dressing up, wooden models, an air raid shelter and Roman armour Nice coffee shop, good facilities, an excellent selection of books and cards, and friendly staff too. Very definitely worth a visit if you are in the area - and hugely interesting for those with any connection to the Rhymney Valley.

2. Aber Valley Heritage Museum

Gwern Avenue The Centre, Senghenyd, Caerphilly CF83 4HA Wales +44 29 2083 0445 [email protected] http://your.caerphilly.gov.uk/abervalleyheritage/
Excellent
96%
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5.0 based on 25 reviews

Aber Valley Heritage Museum

3. Senghenydd Memorial and Garden

Commercial Street, Caerphilly CF83 4GY Wales +44 29 2083 0445 http://your.caerphilly.gov.uk/abervalleyheritage/welcome
Excellent
85%
Good
5%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 20 reviews

Senghenydd Memorial and Garden

4. Caerphilly Mountain

Mountain Road, Caerphilly CF83 1JA Wales http://www.mountainsnackbar.club/contact-us
Excellent
59%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 326 reviews

Caerphilly Mountain

Reviewed By pamelamoon - Cardiff, United Kingdom

Lots of lovely walks. Some breathtaking views over the Bristol Channel from the south side of the mountain. Many footpaths around the mountain. Can see horses, cows and sheep on some of the public footpath routes.

5. COFFI VISTA Caerphilly

Caerphilly Visitor Centre The Twyn, Caerphilly CF83 1JL Wales +44 29 2088 0011 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/pg/VisitCaerphilly/about/?ref=page_internal
Excellent
52%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 220 reviews

COFFI VISTA Caerphilly

The friendly and welcoming staff at COFFI VISTA are on hand to ensure that you get the very most from your visit to the area, you can take time to relax and take in the impressive views overlooking Caerphilly Castle.

Reviewed By Go769743 - Exeter, United Kingdom

An excellent well run tourist information centre with souvenirs and gifts on sale. There are loads of useful leaflets detailing the cornucopia of local attractions, festivals, trips, events and businesses. If you spend sometime here at the start of your stay, you will be able to plan a fantastic holiday, or even if you're a local, learn of loads to do

6. Y Galeri

Ground Floor, The Visit Caerphilly Centre, The Twyn, Caerphilly CF83 1JL Wales +44 29 2132 2570 http://www.ygalericaerffili.co.uk
Excellent
68%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
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4.5 based on 22 reviews

Y Galeri

7. St Martin's Church

3 St. Martins Road, Caerphilly CF83 1EF Wales +44 29 2085 1991 http://www.parishofcaerphilly.org.uk/
Excellent
77%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

St Martin's Church

8. Parc Penallta

Penalltau Road, Caerphilly Wales http://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/countryside/english/countryparks/penallta.htm
Excellent
48%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
3%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 105 reviews

Parc Penallta

Reviewed By danielgray212 - Caerphilly, United Kingdom

Beautiful scenery and a nice little walk for the kids. They can adventure on top of the pit pony or up on to the look out spot. A lovely place to get some fresh air and kill a few hours as a family.

9. Tommy Cooper Statue

High Street, Caerphilly Wales
Excellent
44%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
2%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 129 reviews

Tommy Cooper Statue

Reviewed By bulldog19 - Port Talbot, United Kingdom

Great statue that captures the fun essence of the man that was Tommy Cooper, well worth a visit, right across from the castle so easy to access also

10. Chartist bridge

Blackwood to oakdale, Blackwood Wales
Excellent
50%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 64 reviews

Chartist bridge

Reviewed By johnjennings2018

Worth a visit to see the design of this bridge and to learn about the history. The Man on the roundabout also is very eye catching and significant.

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