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Development
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Motorway
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Shops
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Bus station
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School
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Airport
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Railway station
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Tube station
Shops
Merthyr Tydfil town centre has a variety of shopping experiences, from the big high street shops to small independent retailers.
The newly opened Cyfatha Retail Park includes B&Q, Next, JJB, Argos, Boots, Currys, Matalan, Brantanop Footwear, New Look, Outfit, and TK Maxx.
| Shop | Distance in miles | Distance in km |
| Tesco | 0.71 | 1.14 |
| Cyfartha Retail Park | 1.88 | 3.03 |
Schools
Parents have a wide choice of schooling in the area.
Within Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, there are 3 nursery schools, 28 primary schools, 1 special school and 4 secondary schools.
Further education is provided by Univeristy of Glamorgan, only 11 miles away , or Merthyr Tydfil College ideally situated in the centre of Merthyr.
| School | Distance in miles | Distance in km |
| Brecon Road School | Zero | Zero |
| Cyfarthfa Junior School | 0.92 | 1.48 |
(Sorry, but we cannot guarantee that the schools listed are within the catchment
area or have available places; or that this is a complete list of all schools in
the local area - for this, see www.schoolsdirectory.com)
Transport
Cae Penderyn is situated close to the Heads of the Valley Road (A465T), A470, and within easy access to the M4. With the improvement in infrastructure, and served by excellent road and rail networks, Cardiff and Swansea are but 30 minutes away, whilst Birmingham and London are no further than 2 and 3 hours travelling time respectively.
Cardiff International airport is a mere 30 miles distance.
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Distance in km |
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Stagecoach
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0.58
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0.93
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Health
There are plenty of Doctors, Dentists, Opticans, and Chemists in and around Merthyr Tydfil such as:
Pontace Medical Practice
01685 384369
Cefn Coed Dental Practice
01685 723377
Georgetown Pharmacy
01685 377824
Rayner Ltd Opticians
01685 722652
Leisure
The beautiful and dramatic countryside around Merthyr Tydfil is the perfect setting for a wide range of activities and attractions.
Days out for the whole family can be spent in the local forests and hills such as the Taff Fechan Nature Reserve, Gethin Woodland Park, or The Brecon Beacons National Park. Or learn of the unique history of Merthyr by visiting Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Art gallery, Joseph Parry's Cottage or Brecon Mountain Railway.
A wide range of sporting facilities are also available within the County Borough including excellent fishing, pony trekking, sailing, windsurfing, cycling and golf as well as indoors at the many leisure/community centres.