Cordell Museum
© Torfaen CBC
If you want to really understand how Alexander Cordell worked, then a visit to the Cordell Museum in Blaenavon is a MUST! Here you can see Cordell's desk and typewriter, as well as many other items that used to surround him in his office, and also examples of the manuscripts that he created.
Places to Visit
As well as the sites that inspired Cordell, there are many other historic and interesting places to explore throughout Cordell Country. Use the search function to discover ideas near your planned destination, or pick out the places to visit along one of the Cordell Tours.
Bedwellty House and Park
- Tredegar
- Phone: 01495 355937
Type of place: Place to visit
An impressive Ironmasters home and park.
The Shire Hall
- Monmouth
- Phone: 01600 713899
Type of place: Place to visit
The site of the historic Chartist Trials after the march on Newport in 1839.
Pontneddfechan Waterfalls
- Glynneath
- Phone: 01639 721795
Type of place: Place to visit
Waterfall Country is a beautiful place to explore - but it has a hidden past as a site of industry - see if you can find it!
Abergavenny Castle and Museum
- Abergavenny
- Phone: 01873 854282
Type of place: Place to visit
Local museum set in the grounds of a "ruined" Norman Castle.
The Hardwick
Brecon Mountain Railway
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Phone: 01685 722988
Type of place: Place to visit
One of the most popular steam railways in Wales.
Afan Forest Park
- Port Talbot
- Phone: 01639 850564
Type of place: Activity
A beautiful country park - especially for mountain biking.
Glyncornel Environmental Centre
- Llwynypia
- Phone: 01443 431727
Type of place: Place to visit
A beautiful, local nature reserve, in the grounds of the former mine managers house.
Taff Valley Quad Bike and Activity Centre
- Pontypridd
- Phone: 02920 831658
Type of place: Activity
Activities for the adventurous and for those seeing peace and quiet!
Ynysangharad War Memorial Park
- Pontypridd
- Phone: 01443 404699
Type of place: Place to visit
A great, tradition park in the centre of Pontypridd.
Stay in Cordell Country
© Blaenau Gwent CBC
There is so much to do in Cordell Country that a day trip can easily turn into a long weekend - and to help you have a relaxing as well as an inspiring break, there are a range of accommodation providers to suit all needs. Take a look at the places to stay option as you explore the routes, or else look at the places to stay section.