Based at the former Lewis Merthyr Colliery, Rhondda Heritage Park is a living testament to the mining communities of the World famous Rhondda Valleys.

The park offers a fascinating insight into the rich culture and character of the Rhondda Valleys in a unique entertaining and educational environemnet for all ages.

Accompanied by your tour guide (all guides are ex-miners), your first stop is the Lamp Room - don your safety helmet and 'ride' the 'cage' to 'pit bottom'.

Explore the underground workings and experience the sights, sounds and smells of a 1950's pit on the subterranean tour 'A Shift in Time'. Your tour guide will answer any questions and contribute to his own inimitable anecdotes of life underground.

Other attractions include:-
Period Village Street
Artefact Exhibition
Level One - Contemporary Gallery & cafe
Gift Shop
The Energy Zone - outdoor action packed children's playarea (Open daily May - September)
Programme of Special Events throughout the year
Picnic area
Conference facilities.

Please allow at least three hours to get the most from your visit - a guided tour takes approximately 40 minutes. Sensible clothing and footwear is advised. Sensible clothing and footwear is advised.

Rhondda Heritage Park is fully accesible for disabled visitors. Facilities include:-
Reserved car parking
toilets
life to first floor
ramps througout the site
assisted access is available for wheelchairs and pushchairs - even underground!