Visit Merthyr Tydfil

19/03/2024

You are all simply amazing! What a day for Merthyr with The Merthyr Half Marathon

Runners, Organisers, Volunteers,Marshalls and Spectators you all deserve medals.

Here is a selection of the images taken on the day from Registration through to the Finish.

If you fancy looking through everything you can do this on the website link below. You can also buy prints or the images themselves if you'd like

https://events.blackbox-media.co.uk

[As so many images were taken, not all of them have been cropped and adjusted]

17/03/2024

The Merthyr Half Marathon took place today in damp conditions but that didn't deter several hundred runners, volunteers and spectators taking to the Taff and Trevithick Heritage Trails to run and support over the 13.1 miles.

Congratulations to all that took part and thank you to the supporters cheering on the runners at every stage.

More photos will be made available on Monday evening once they have been prepared.

Well done Merthyr Tydfil and all that ran and supported this event.

Merthyr Running Club

26/02/2024

Overlooking the main Merthyr Tydfil valley after a walk to the top of Pen Garnbugail located in the stunning Gelligaer and Merthyr Common

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oT1q8Gn8bXQZcD296
Coords: 51°43'24.2"N 3°18'13.3"W

28/12/2023

The calm before the storm, Pontsticill Reservoir just before the high winds and rain

17/12/2023

Due to poor weather forecasts VMT will not be attending anymore outdoor fayres before Christmas I'm sorry and therefore we ask that you visit our retailers who are indoors and have nice warm areas for you!

You can visit the following businesses for 2024 Calendars and a small selection of gifts.

Brecon Road Spar
whynotshoponline.com Indoor market, upstairs. Town
Cyfarthfa Castle & Park Brecon Road
Cefn Tea Rooms Cefn Coed
The Drovers Arms Cefn Coed
Merthyr Tydfil Libraries Town, Dowlais, Treharris, Aberfan
The Red Cow Pontsticil Pontsticill
Merthyr Tydfil Ministry Area St Tydfils - The Old Parish Church

If you are unable to visit one of our retailers then you can also order online via https://shop.visitmerthyrtydfil.uk

If you'd like to get in touch with any queries please do give me a ring on 01685 314026

Richard, VMT

03/12/2023

Special offers on ex-display canvasses and 10% off mounted prints whilst at the Trago Christmas Huts.

Today 10-8pm (it's dry and warm!)
Thursday 7th 4-8pm
Monday 18th 4-8pm

Artisan Market @ Trago
Thursday 21st 4-8pm

Remember if you can't make it to these events you can pop into one of our retailers

https://retailers.visitmerthyrtydfil.uk

Or if you want you can order online at https://shop.visitmerthyrtydfil.uk

02/12/2023

Merthyr Tydfil acts as a central launch pad for a large number of locations and activities all within an easy 20 minute car journey.

Importantly Merthyr Tydfil sits on the boundary of a dark skies reserve which makes viewing the sky and stars much easier.

One of these is the mighty Brecon Beacons National Park.

Last night at 6pm and again at 9pm there was a celestial event which could be seen from Libanus (A470 North out of the Town)

The Northern Lights put on a great display which you can see here in the various green and red colours and in particular the vertical columns.

The further North you go, the better your chances, but these can often be seen from Pontsticill Reservoir and other high vantage points within the Borough looking North towards Pen y Fan.

Rich, VMT

https://www.wales.com/visit/dark-skies-reserves-wales

Brecon Beacons National Park
Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park was the first area to be given International Dark Sky Reserve status in Wales (and only the fifth in the world!) in 2013. The park stretches around 40 miles (64 km) from Abergavenny to Llandeilo across the eastern half of South Wales.

Despite the park’s southern borders being less than an hour by car from the country’s two largest cities, Cardiff and Swansea, on a clear night connoisseurs of the cosmos can spy the Milky Way, major constellations, and – if timed well – even meteor showers.

01/12/2023

Alongside the winter wonderland with our stall, here till 8pm and again on Sunday 10am-8pm

01/12/2023

What a lovely day!

I am exhibiting at the Trago Christmas Huts today (4-8pm) and Sunday (10-8pm approx) with a variety of VMT gifts for Christmas including Christmas Cards and Calendars.

I'll also have a range of canvasses and prints on special offer for those Christmas gifts.

You can also purchase products from the latest series of images from in and around the borough for free Merthyr Borough delivery.

If you can't get to me today or Sunday, you can always visit one of my retailers (see https://retailers.visitmerthyrtydfil.uk) for more info. They will all have 2024 calendars in stock.

More trago dates are coming up as well as the Merthyr Artisan Market on the 21st

Happy December

Richard, VMT

28/11/2023

Christmas is upon us!

If you are looking for unique gifts for Friends and Family In the run up to Christmas then VMT has you covered.

The 2024 Wall Calendars are on sale at the following retailers;

The Red Cow, Pontsticill
Cefn Tea Rooms, Cefn Coed
Cyfarthfa Castle and Park
Merthyr Tydfil Libraries - Town, Dowlais, Treharris and Aberfan
St Tydfils The Old Parish Church
WhyNotShopOnline.com (Merthyr Indoor Market)
The Drovers Arms, Cefn Coed

The Old Barn Tearooms has now closed for the season

Please do visit our retailers as it helps them out.

Calendars are also available to purchase online at https://shop.visitmerthyrtydfil.uk/stock?pid=8708 together with other small gifts and trinkets.

Canvases will be returning to our stock in a few days time and you can use the code CHRISTMAS23 to get 10% off these and prints (delivery is free within the borough)

You can also catch the VMT Shop on location! - I'll be exhibiting in the Trago Christmas Huts on the following dates (they are sheltered from any nasty weather too)

December
Friday 1st 4-8
Sunday 3rd 10-8
Thursday 7th 4-8
Monday 18th 4-8

and with the Merthyr Artisan Market on the 21st 4-8pm - also at Trago.

If you have any questions please do get in touch or pop by, it will be lovely to meet you all.

Richard, Visit Merthyr Tydfil
01685 314026

13/11/2023

Remembrance services taking place in Merthyr Tydfil, 🌹

13/11/2023

More images from the coverage of Cefn Coed and Merthyr Tydfil remembrance services.

A great turnout in changeable weather with all ages coming to remember those lost in so many conflicts.

More Images

Please feel free to share and tag yourselves in the images and if you'd like to see more you can pop onto the website using the two links below. You can also share directly to facebook from the website using the little blue buttons.

Cefn Coed Service
https://shop.visitmerthyrtydfil.uk/index?galid=374&set=album

Town Centre Service
https://shop.visitmerthyrtydfil.uk/index?galid=375&set=album

Services from 2017
https://shop.visitmerthyrtydfil.uk/index?galid=329

12/11/2023

A small selection of images from todays remembrance services in Cefn Coed and the Town Centre.

More images will be posted later and tomorrow with all images available on the website for viewing. More information will be posted soon.

11/11/2023

A few images from locations in Merthyr illuminated and decorated for Armistice Day and Remembrance Week

We shall remember them - Lest we forget

11/11/2023

04/11/2023

The finale of the 2024 fireworks display

04/11/2023

A few images from last nights fireworks display

26/10/2023

Cyfarthfa Park and Castle this morning

26/10/2023

Early morning mist surrounds the Caedraw area of the town centre this morning with the trees almost yellow in the sunlight.

26/09/2023

A beautiful sunset last night over Riverside Park