Joseph Parry's Cottage, Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan. Opening Varies. Free entry

Details

Accessibility:

There is a parking area set aside for visitors to the cottage, however, it is at the end of the street to avoid disturbance to other residents. There are no specific disability bays but the parking space is quite close to the cottage. If space is required around the vehicle for wheelchairs, etc then it may be advisable to park on the street.
The entrance is through a gated opening in the front yard, which is not particularly wide, and the ground floor is flat, but there is not a lot of space inside to manoeuvre.  The upstairs is accessed via a staircase. There is a toilet on site but there are no disability facilities. "At Joseph Parry’s Cottage the ground floor can be accessed via a ramp. Due to the historic nature of the building, the first floor can be accessed by staircase only."

Brief Description:

Joseph Parry’s Cottage (4 Chapel Row) was the birthplace of the composer of ‘Myfanwy’ – a song which is still popular across Wales. The cottage itself is a well-preserved ironworker's dwelling built in the 1820s for the workers of the Cyfarthfa Ironworks. The interior is furnished to illustrate how ironworkers would have lived in the 1840s when Parry was a young boy.  There is an exhibition about Parry's life and work on the first floor.

https://wellbeingmerthyr.co.uk/venues/museums/joseph-parrys-cottage/

"Number 4 Chapel Row is a fine example of a typical 19th Century ironworker’s cottage.

Built in 1825 for the workers of the Cyfarthfa Ironworks, the cottage was the birthplace in 1841 of Joseph Parry, Wales’ best known composer. His much loved ‘Myfanwy’ is still a favourite of Welsh Male Voice Choirs to this day.

The interior of the cottage is set in the 1840’s, and shows the living conditions of the ironworkers at the time when Parry was a young boy.  The upstairs galleries house an exhibition about Joseph Parry’s life and work.

Educational Visits:

A school visit to Joseph Parry’s cottage offers a unique opportunity to learn about the living conditions of 19th Century Ironworkers. Many schools choose to visit both Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery and Joseph Parry’s Cottage in the same visit, as it offers an excellent opportunity to compare the homes of Ironmasters and Ironworkers.

Facilitated visits to Joseph Parry’s Cottage are available for school groups of all ages.

Talks can also be provided to community groups and further and higher education groups.  Due to the size of the cottage, we can accommodate a maximum of 30 children – or 20 adults – at any one time.

For more information, or to book a visit, contact the Museum Education Officer on (01685) 727371."

Further Information:

Address:

4 Chapel Row, Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, CF48 1BN

Telephone:

01685 727371

Cyfarthfa Castle Museum: 01685 723 112

Email:

museum@merthyr.gov.uk

Website:

www.cyfarthfa.com

https://wellbeingmerthyr.co.uk/venues/museums/joseph-parrys-cottage/

Opening Hours:

Previously :April – September: Thursday – Sunday 14.00-17.00

October – March: Open by appointment only

Free entry. "Joseph Parry’s Cottage is run entirely by volunteers during the summer months. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at Joseph Parry’s Cottage, please contact us for more information."

Directions:

From the M4 J32 take the A470 northwest for 19 miles. At the roundabout signposted toward the A4102 get into the right-hand lane and follow onto the A4102. At the next roundabout take the second exit to stay on the A4102 and go straight on at the next set of traffic lights. Shortly after this is a left turn onto Chapel Banks. Chapel Row is your next road on the right. "Free car and coach parking is available at Joseph Parry’s cottage. On entering Chapel Row, two large parking bays can be found on the left hand side of the road."

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Transport:

For further travel information in Wales please see: www.traveline.cymru/travel-info

Or call Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000

Amenities:

There are no amenities on site, but there are takeaways and shops in Merthyr Tydfil if you follow the A4102 into town.