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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Taff’s Well

  

Taff’s Well Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Taff’s Well

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Taff’s Well culture & places

19th century

Taff’s Well is a growing community which includes numerous districts: Glan-Y-Llyn, Rhiw Ddar and Glan Y-Fordd; Ty-Rhillage centre that consists of Alfred’s terrace, Anchor Street, Church Street, Garth Street, and Yew Street. Taffs Well grew into an important railway junction during the mid- to late nineteenth century when Cardiff was a major global exporter of coal.

20th century

David Jason spent much time in Taff’s Well and based the situation comedy Open All Hours upon Arthur’s shop. The shop is one of many buildings to have been dismantled and sent to the St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life.

21st century

Taff’s Well is the original location of the story that inspired the film The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain. The post office in Nantgarw is a filming location in the sitcom, although it is just outside the village.

You can visit Taff’s Well places with Walkfo Taff’s Well to hear history at Taff’s Well’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Taff’s Well has 39 places to visit in our interactive Taff’s Well map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Taff’s Well, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Taff’s Well places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Taff’s Well & the surrounding areas.

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39 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo Taff’s Well tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Taff’s Well

  

Best Taff’s Well places to visit

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Taff’s Well has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Taff’s Well’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Taff’s Well’s information audio spots:

Radyr Golf Club Radyr Golf Club is a golf course in Radyr, northwestern Cardiff, Wales. It is the oldest existing golf club in Cardiff. It was established on 29 November 1902, following the breakup of Lisvane Golf Club, the preceding year.

Prince of Wales Orthopaedic Hospital, Rhydlafar Prince of Wales Orthopaedic Hospital (Welsh: Tywysog Ysbyty Orthopedig Cymru) was a specialist hospital in Rhydlafar, Cardiff, Wales.

Coryton, Cardiff Coryton is a district of Cardiff, the capital city of Wales. It lies immediately to the north of Whitchurch next to junction 32 of the M4 motorway. It is within the Whitchedurch & Tongwynlais electoral ward.

Pentyrch Pentyrch (Welsh: Pen-tyrch) is a village and community located on the western outskirts of Cardiff, Wales. The community includes the neighbouring village of Creigiau and Gwaelod y Garth. On 26 February 2016, multiple witnesses reported seeing UFOs.

Coryton railway station Coryton is the terminus of the Coryton Line 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Cardiff Central via Cardiff Queen Street. Passenger services are provided by Transport for Wales as part of the Valley Lines network.

Craig-y-parc House Craig-y-parc House is a Grade II* listed building in Pentyrch, Cardiff, Wales. It was built for Thomas Evans, a colliery owner, by Charles Edward Mallows. The house now operates as a residential school for children and young adults with disabilities.

Taff’s Well Thermal Spring Taff’s Well thermal spring is located north of Cardiff, South Wales. It is the only thermal spring in Wales. The spring is enclosed inside a well and stone building constructed in the 19th century.

Taff’s Well A.F.C. The team are based in Taff’s Well, in Cardiff, and compete in the Cymru South, the second tier of Welsh football. The team is nicknamed the Wellmen and their home is situated at the Rhiw’r Ddar Stadium.

Caerphilly District Miners Hospital Caerphilly District Miners’ Hospital (Welsh: Ysbytyty’r Glowyr Caerffili) was a community hospital in Wales. It was managed by the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

St Michael and All Angels Church, Tongwynlais St Michael and All Angels Church is an Anglican church in the village of Tongwynlais, South Wales, serving the parish of the same name. It is a Grade II listed building.

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