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.
Nantyglo Roundhouse Towers
- Nantyglo
- Phone: 01495 355937
Type of place: Place to visit
The last private castle built in Britain!
St Illtyd's Church
- Llanhilleth
- Phone: 01495 355972
Type of place: Place to visit
This pre Norman church is a fascinating reminder of how the area appeared before the Industrial revolution.
Penderyn Distillery
- Penderyn
- Phone: 01685 813300
Type of place: Place to visit
A great opportunity to see how the golden nectar of Wales is produced.
Bunch of Grapes
- Pontypridd
- Phone: 01443 402934
Type of place: Place to eat
Food put simply, is good food.
Brecon Mountain Railway
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Phone: 01685 722988
Type of place: Place to visit
One of the most popular steam railways in Wales.
Rhondda Heritage Park
- Nr Pontypridd
- Phone: 01443 682036
Type of place: Place to visit
A fascinating insight into the life of miners!
Pit Disasters at Senghenydd Exhibition
- Senghenydd
- Phone: 02920 830444
Type of place: Place to visit
An exhibition that gives a full insight into the impact of mine disasters on this community.
Blaenafon Community Heritage and Cordell Museum
- Blaenavon
- Phone: 01495 790991
Type of place: Place to visit
Discover the story of the people who inspired Cordell to create Rape of the Fair Country
Full listing for Blaenafon Community Heritage and Cordell Museum
Garwnant Visitor Centre
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Phone: 01685 723060
Type of place: Place to visit
A perfect spot to explore the wooded hills above Merthyr Tydfil.
Statue of Our Lady of Penrhys
- Penrhys
- Phone: 01443 755580
Type of place: Place to visit
One of the most important shrines in Wales, combines with a fantastic view point across the Rhondda Valleys.
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.