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Latest News from A Welsh Coal Mining Experience
A very special visitor at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum
Description
A very special visitor was welcomed at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum this week as Mr Bert Reynolds returned to the South Wales Valleys.
Date:
28/06/2024
Another award for Rhondda Heritage Park Museum
Description
Rhondda Heritage Park Museum is thrilled to be the only recipient in Wales of the Confederation of Passenger Transport's Coach Friendly Award!
Date:
20/06/2024
New interactive exhibition brings history to life at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum
Description
Over 140 mining and Welsh history artefacts are on display making this the biggest exhibition ever to be held at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum.
Date:
10/06/2024
The Classic Car Show is rolling into Rhondda Heritage Park Museum this Summer!
Description
The event offers a fantastic time for all the family, with the chance to see pristine classic cars and meet their enthusiastic and knowledgeable owners. It all takes place on Saturday, June 29th, 10am – 4pm.
Date:
15/05/2024
A Blue Plaque For The Only Rhondda Valleys Apprentice Cooper
Description
A blue plaque was recently unveiled in Pontygwaith dedicated to the only Cooper in the Rhondda Valleys.
Date:
02/05/2024
Exhibition to mark the 40th Anniversary of the 1984-85 Miners' Strike
Description
An exhibition of compelling photographs from before, during and after the 1984-85 Miners' Strike opens to the public at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum on Wednesday, 6 March.
Date:
29/02/2024
Blue Plaque for Ceridwen Brown
Description
A blue plaque for Ceridwen Brown (née Thomas) will be unveiled at St Elvan's Church, Aberdare on 8th March at 2pm. Members of the public are invited to attend.
Date:
16/02/2024
The Easter Bunny is hopping back to Rhondda Heritage Park Museum
Description
It's an Easter Egg-stravaganza at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum during the Easter school holidays! Come along on Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th March for tons of Easter fun!
Date:
06/02/2024
A Blue Plaque for James Egan
Description
A Blue Plaque has been dedicated to James Egan, one of the survivors of the famous Battle of Rorke's Drift.
Date:
02/02/2024
Between the Lines – Conservation, Culture and Commemoration
Description
Do you have an interest in the history and heritage of Rhondda Cyon Taf? The Heritage Team are holding three exciting events in conjunction with Rhondda based artist BAGSY.
Date:
23/01/2024
Free Heritage Events!
Description
Craft of Hearts Community Craft Centre, based in the Rhondda Heritage Park Museum, is very pleased to work alongside the Heritage Team in bringing forward three Heritage based Projects which are completely free to participate in!
Date:
22/01/2024
Heritage in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Have your say!
Description
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's Heritage team are inviting residents to complete a short survey to gather your views on what heritage means to you and how you'd like to see it conserved, displayed and promoted.
Date:
02/01/2024
October's Blue Plaque Unveilings
Description
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's Blue Plaque scheme celebrates the heritage of the County Borough by placing blue plaques dedicated to people who contributed to the history of the area on buildings were they worked, lived or performed.
Date:
31/10/2023
He's back… Santa returns to his toy mine at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum
Description
It's time to reveal the most magical news of the year! Santa's Toy Mine returns to A Welsh Coal Mining Experience at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum from 25th November and tickets will go on sale from Tuesday 26th September.
Date:
22/09/2023
Pumpkin picking and spooky fun at A Welsh Coal Mining Experience, Rhondda Heritage Park Museum
Description
Halloween Spooktacular returns to A Welsh Coal Mining Experience at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum on 30th and 31st October, and this year the event has even more to offer.
Date:
14/09/2023
Altered Images. The Story of Italian Migration to the South Wales Valleys
Description
In partnership with the University of South Wales, the Altered Images project recently worked with a talented student film crew, 4KMFS, to produce a film to showcase the history of Italian migration in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Date:
31/08/2023
Safeguarding our monuments for future generations
Description
We're inviting volunteers to help research names listed on our war memorials with the aim of gathering as much information as possible on the lives of those who fought and paid the ultimate sacrifice in the pursuit of freedom.
Date:
30/08/2023
Enjoy a Summer of Fun at A Welsh Coal Mining Experience, Rhondda Heritage Park Museum
Description
The long summer holidays are here and if you're thinking of having a family adventure - look no further! There's lots going on at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum to keep the kids entertained throughout the Summer.
Date:
31/07/2023
Summer Fun at A Welsh Coal Mining Experience
Description
There's lots going this Summer at A Welsh Coal Mining Experience! Following on from our popular Archaeology club for kids, for one day only, we're bringing a Festival of Archaeology to the venue!
Date:
31/05/2023
Something BIG is coming to A Welsh Coal Mining Experience….
Description
For years there have been rumours of dinosaurs still living deep underground and now we need your help to find them!
Date:
19/05/2023
Classic Car Show
2023 at A Welsh Coal Mining Experience
It's a cracking time of year at A Welsh Coal Mining Experience
A Welsh Coal Mining Experience: 2023 Events
Santa's Toy Mine
Halloween Spooktacular
Stunning Aberfan art piece to stay permanently at A Welsh Coal Mining Experience
We'd love to hear from you - have your say in our survey
Coach Week Steers in RCT
Easter Egg-stravaganza returns to A Welsh Coal Mining Experience
Santa's Toy Mine 2021 - tickets on sale
Renowned artist's poignant memorial of Aberfan at AWCME
Announcement - A Welsh Coal Mining Experience at Rhondda Heritage Park
Rhondda Heritage Park
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