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Cyfarthfa Castle (Welsh: Castell Cyfarthfa; [kəˈvarθva]) is a castellated mansion that was the home of the Crawshay family, ironmasters of Cyfarthfa Ironworks in Park, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales.
It's more than just a Castle, Park, Museum & Art Gallery... it's a testament to Merthyr's spirit! The Grade II* registered Cyfarthfa Park is one of the most frequently visited free tourist attractions in Wales.
Cyfarthfa Castle is widely regarded as the best-preserved and grandest Ironmaster’s house in Wales. The building, which is Grade 1 listed, is of national, historical and architectural significance and was built in 1824 for the Ironmaster, William Crawshay II.
Commissioned and built in 1824-25, Cyfarthfa Castle was constructed for ‘The Ironmaster’ William Crawshay II, who was one of the most influential men in Wales at the time. It is now home to a popular Museum and Art Gallery which is open to the public throughout the year.
Cyfarthfa Park & Castle Set in 160 acres of parkland with spectacular views across the valley and to the Brecon Beacons, Cyfarthfa Park provides a great day out for the whole family, come rain or shine!
To see the interior of the castle so well preserved is truly lucky. I also recommend taking a walk around the castle in the park and enjoying the view of the city. I went to see the paintings but there is more to see here including the house, a small museum and nice grounds.
Cyfarthfa Castle, a Romantic mansion (nprn 18504), is surrounded by Victorian parkland, converted from private to public park, with formal gardens. Its survival marks it as the most historically...
Set in the restored Regency rooms of Cyfarthfa Castle, visitors will discover collections from Ancient Egypt and the Romans to the Crawshay ironmasters who inhabited the Castle during the nineteenth century.
Much of the park and gardens of Cyfartha Castle survived. The grounds were laid out between 1825 and the 1870s. The castle is the most historically important ironmaster's house in Wales, built and developed immediately next to the ironworks by members of the Crawshay family.
May 14, 2023 · It's one of Wales’ most frequently visited free tourist attractions and, arriving on a sunny spring day, it’s easy to see why. Cyfarthfa Castle stands in a commanding position looking across its...
