With both a mythical and industrial heritage Merthyr Tydfil, once the largest town in Wales, is a captivating county rich in history and character, popular as a destination for conferences, meetings and events.
Situated in the Taff Valley region, one fifth of the county lies within the spectacular Brecon Beacons National Park which boasts some of the most awe-inspiring scenery in the country, making this an ideal location for outdoor pursuit teambuilding events and corporate activities.
Corporate golf events will appreciate the calibre of the courses available in Merthyr Tydfil whilst the town itself offers an exemplary selection of meeting venues ranging from contemporary conference centres to country house hotels and sporting venues to historic buildings. Delegates will certainly find this county which effortlessly blends old and new able to meet all their conference needs.
Proximity to the city of Cardiff is another advantage when hosting corporate events in Merthyr Tydfil as transport access is therefore easy and convenient for all meeting delegates what with easy road access to nearby motorways, good rail connections and Cardiff Airport.
Combining culture, heritage and modern living, Merthyr Tydfil provides a diverse conference destination only enhanced by the surrounding countryside. Considered a must see landmark Cyfarthfa Castle, a majestic venue which exemplifies the region’s past, is ideal for corporate events for up to 70 delegates whilst at the opposite end of the spectrum the Orbit Business Centre is a modern facility comprising meeting and training rooms suitable for small delegate group events. Academic venue Dolygaer Outdoor Education Centre is perfect for those wanting to combine conferences with teambuilding events and corporate activities given facilities for both being provided here whilst sporting venues such as Merthyr RFC also cater for conferences, meetings and events. The Vue Cinema Merthyr Tydfil is experienced in hosting conferences and corporate events boasting 8 modern spaces with maximum capacity for 384 delegates, whilst the Theatre Myfanwy, affiliated to academic venue Merthyr College, is a versatile meeting space able to accommodate 275 delegates. Merthyr Tydfil hotels cater for both business and pleasure offering an outstanding level of conference and banqueting facilities, including the historic Castle Hotel, which caters for weddings, conferences and hospitality events for up to 150 delegates, and the more rural Nant Ddu Lodge, set in the tranquillity of the Brecon Beacons making it ideal for intimate corporate retreats. Major hotel groups represented in the county include Premier Inn and Vue Cinemas.