Merthyr Tydfil is a historically fascinating and beautiful region of Wales, ideally placed between the astounding Brecon Beacons and capital city Cardiff, making it an ideal choice of
destination for
conferences,
meetings and
events.
Breathtaking and dramatic landscapes ensure that adventurous delegates are both challenged and inspired when participating in outdoor
teambuilding events and
corporate activities whilst less daring delegates can enjoy numerous parks, nature reserves and
corporate golf events at a choice of 3 courses. A significant location during the Industrial Revolution and one of the Heads of the Valleys, Merthyr Tydfil offers
meeting planners a
conference destination rich in culture and history comprising
historic venues, modern
conference centres,
country house hotels and
sporting venues of equal standing to those in the nearby capital.
Merthyr Tydfil is easy to reach via A roads fro the M4 and M50, via good rail links and flights into Cardiff Airport for international conference delegates.
Meeting planners looking for an exemplary contemporary conference and business centre will appreciate the Orbit Business Centre. Providing conferencing facilities, meeting and training rooms, this business-focused environment is perfect for small delegate group events. Academic venue Merthyr Tydfil College offers Theatr Myfanwy Theatre, a multi-purpose venue experienced in hosting exhibitions, conferences and events whilst the Vue Cinema Merthyr Tydfil boasts 8 theatres suitable for meetings and conferences for up to 384 delegates. Dolygaer Outdoor Activity Centre is the ideal choice for conferences combined with outdoor pursuits and teambuilding events such as sailing, rock climbing and kayaking, whilst sporting venues such as Merthyr RFC and Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre also offer a choice of meeting rooms. Historic venue and local landmark Cyfartha Castle, now a museum and art gallery, provides a majestic setting for conferences, meetings and events catering for up to 70 delegates. Merthyr Tydfil hotels offers excellent conference and banqueting facilities, for instance the Castle Hotel is itself a historic venue with 2 conference rooms, each with capacity for 150 delegates, suited to exhibitions, training events, meetings and weddings, whilst the Tregenna Hotel has is able to accommodate up to 120 delegates. The Bessemer Hotel and Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel also provide first class meeting facilities in superb surroundings.