Attractions

We have pulled together some of our favourite activities and attractions to help you plan a visit.

Hundreds of acres of open land and rugged mountains are waiting to be discovered at Dare Valley Country Park. It's a dream for cyclists, walkers and adventurers with on-site caravan park and self-catering accommodation, cafe, adventure playground and more

Zip World Tower is the fastest seated zip line in the world. Soar hundreds of metres from the top of the Rhigos. Tower Coaster, the only one of its kind in Europe, opens soon.

What better way to enjoy an insight into the mining communities of the Rhondda Valleys and our world-famous coal mining industry than from a real-life coal miner?

The Royal Mint Experience, based in South Wales, is the only place in the world where you can watch the United Kingdom's coins being made. 

Our rich industrial and cultural history comes to life in our museums.

There's fun for everyone at stunning Lido Ponty, with three outdoor heated pools, including activity pool with inflatable obstacle course and toddler splash pool.

From gentle strolls to epic trails. Amazing adventure playgrounds to bike and scooter tracks and more.

Let the experts take the lead and introduce you to the secrets of Rhondda Cynon Taf with a guided tour of our county borough.

From bespoke traditional Welsh Lovespoons to the iconic Grogg Shop (you haven't made it until you have been immortalised into a Grogg) discover arts and crafts in RCT.

Enjoy an award-winning experience at Penderyn Distillery, with behind-the-scenes tour, tastings and gift shop. 

World of Groggs is a unique, family run craft shop, creating hand sculpted figurines, based on personalities from the Worlds of sport, rock and pop, cinema and popular culture.