Welsh place names tell a story

Welsh place names tell a story

Some of Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf’s best-loved places and landscapes are to feature in a ‘story map’ produced in an effort to preserve original Welsh place names. The Cultural Place Names and Landscapes project asked residents of Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda...
Still time for tea at Discovery Gateways

Still time for tea at Discovery Gateways

We’ve seen food and drink businesses adapt many times this year and the firebreak period is no exception. Some of our Discovery Gateways continue to serve local communities, offering a great local outdoor space to take a much-needed walk, as well as a nice cuppa to...
Firebreak suspends Guardians programme

Firebreak suspends Guardians programme

In order to comply with the Welsh Government’s firebreak restrictions announced this week, we will be pausing the Valleys Regional Park Guardians programme delivered by Groundwork Wales from Friday 23rd October until Monday 9th November. While we realise this will be...
Over 80% want more green space near home

Over 80% want more green space near home

The vital importance of our natural outdoor ‘green spaces’ has been vividly highlighted in the findings of a new survey carried out by the Valleys Regional Park. The survey aimed to gauge how people valued local green space and whether this had changed as a result of...
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